There are a number of horror stories that involve houses with lead paint. Such homes can prove a nightmare to rehab and sell. While older homes can certainly be visually attractive, they are best avoided because of the presence of lead paint in homes built before the late 1970s.My company has had to deal with three houses with lead paint-that's really three houses too many. It's an expensive process to fix up such houses-lead abatement...more
Searching through Bargain Finds at De PijpAlthough its reputation as a working class district makes it less popular than many of the other tourist areas in Amsterdam, theres no doubt that De Pijp has so much to offer travelers and locals alike especially when you want a taste of local and foreign culture cultivated in one area that they progress so seamlessly together. De Pijp is considered a melting pot of many nationalities and it widely shows...more
Where to do Business in AmsterdamThe continuous growth of Amsterdam in terms of tourism has also catalyzed its growth in terms of business. Along with tourists is a continuous stream of business travelers, going for a more casual meeting to more corporate conventions. Hotels and other special accommodations in the area also have different meeting and function rooms to assist their business guests, along with a business center equipped with fax and internet connection for ease. Unique places in Amsterdam also provide a good setting for a casual drink or a sitdown with potential clients such as through a theater turned into a convention area, a radar boat saloon and many old buildings beside the river. Added to this is the many different restaurants which can cater to a large group of conventioners with different International cuisine to choose from for the weary and homesick business associates. So really, in Amsterdam, one can work hard and play hard too, effortlessly at that. Discovering the Romantic Side in AmsterdamAmsterdam is one of the places so far off from the concept of romance, that is so closely related to places like Venice and France, but one might be surprised...more
Canada Vacations Vacation in EdmontonEdmonton is a foremost centre of education, government and culture, a fitting role for the capital and second largest city of the province of Alberta. One of the main places to hang out is the Whyte Avenue which is the main street in the old locality of Old Strathcona and has plenty of food and entertainment...more
Cabo Vacations- Best Scuba DivingIf you are planning a vacation to Los Cabos, you must experience Scuba Diving in the beautiful region that is quoted as one of the best in the whole world. The clear blue waters of the splendid Baja Peninsula and the pure waters of Cortes have been given the name richest sea in the world. You will be totally...more
Sometimes, you just can't be bothered doing any in-depth home cleaning, even though today is your day set aside for giving the house a good go-over. You could, of course, hire a professional cleaner to come in and do the dirty work for you once a week. Or you could do the bare minimum and cheat. It's amazing how much better the whole house looks if you try these few simple tips.But remember - these are cheats for when you're pushed for time, too tired or facing a crisis. (They're also good to bear in mind if you have visitors coming at short notice and you haven't cleaned for a while). You will need to give the house a proper clean at some stage and keep doing it frequently. This is basic hygiene so you don't continually come down with foul infections and bugs.* An old piece of advice from old fashioned housekeepers is that the whole house looks better if the kitchen floor is clean. Five minutes of vacuuming in the kitchen and in the main living area gets rid of the worst dirt on the carpet. If you have a loose rug on top of the carpet or hard floor, don't bother vacuuming underneath it this time (you will have to do this if you are cleaning house properly).* Making the bed makes...more
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Tips for Painting Your House Most of us always dream for a dream house, and painting that house can be one of the best works we all choose to do by ourselves! We actually enjoy painting our house according to our choice and love to see the good job...more
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Oodles of Sun on your Dominican Republic VacationsLet the sun shine some warmth and brightness into your life as you plan and pack for your Dominican Republic vacations this summer. With the area abounding in numerous gorgeous beaches, you will...more
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