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About travertine … Travertine is a sedimentary stone that forms in and around freshwater hot springs. It occurs when calcite (calcium carbonate) is deposited in water and then compresses over time to a solidified structure. Travertine almost always has holes and channels through which hot water and gases escaped during formation. In most cases, these …

Many homeowners facing foreclosure may not realize they have options to avoid losing their homes by challenging the lender’s foreclosure rights. Recent legislation has been passed to address the huge foreclosure crisis. However, it is not yet clear how the government will be able to help homeowners in danger of losing their dream of American …

You can add subtle beauty to a door, window, or room easily with decorative wood trim. Moldings (also called moldings and trims) are pieces of materials with an ornamental or decorative cross-sectional profile. Profiles are made up of convex and concave surfaces, with mixed planes and angles. These various surfaces produce different appearances in the …

For many of today’s vast and growing industries, significant liability exposures can arise from your products and completed operations compared to your facilities and on-site operations. Product liability arises when a business can be held liable for bodily injury or property damage caused by the products it sells, manufactures, or distributes. Liability for completed operations …

Here are two sewing techniques plus some good sewing tips on how to sew a reversible vest or lined vest. One is sewn and turned; the other is stitched and bound. Try both to help you determine your favorite sewing technique. For both methods, follow these cutting and sewing instructions: Choose fabrics of similar weight …

Real estate investing has become very popular in recent years. With all kinds of “no down payment” real estate courses being sold in infomercials and in every home business or investment publication out there, people were rushing to buy property for investment purposes. Unfortunately, many of these folks are unfamiliar with interest rates and are …

I tend to be forgetful in the kitchen and sometimes burn a pot or pan. It’s not always my fault because my twin boys are such good talkers. They can talk about almost anything and are so attractive that I lose track of time … easily. I did a doozie the other day. I was …

Let’s face it, selling your home is one of the most important financial transactions you can ever make, and the price you agree on with the buyer will determine how much money you will take home. It goes without saying that when it comes to selling your own property, negotiating effectively with the buyer is …

Low-cost start-up business ideas are literally out there, waiting for you to take advantage of them. In fact, there are so many that you may have trouble deciding which one you want. One thing is for sure, there has never been a better time to start a business from home. So the sooner you get …

As a home ages and settles in, you will inevitably see the basement foundations. The first step in basement foundation repair begins with evaluating the cause and severity. If possible, you should first fix what caused the damage and then repair the damage that was caused. Once you have repaired the fountain that caused the …