Nowadays people are deciding to build chicken coops themselves instead of forking out thousands of dollars for someone else to do it. One of the biggest advantages to building your own coop is that you can make it look however you want. If you buy a chicken coop from a store chances are that it's going to come in a box and you'll have to assemble it anyway, so save yourself the trouble and just do it yourself.The biggest obstacle in designing...more
And in a way, that makes my dream very likely to come true. Building your special boat is much, easier today than it has ever been previously. No, it's not possible to amass wealth off of the fur trade, but those primeval forests criss-crossed and dotted along with a thousand rivers and lakes continue to be out there. You can still recapture that feeling, that sense of adventure. All that's required to get started is a boat...Plywood Skiff Plans ...more
Especially if you happen to be one of those unflinchingly ambitious micro-business entrepreneurs, I've been reading about everyday in pubs like Crain's Chicago Business, you'll eventually find that designing and offering up an attractive employee-benefits package will be an essential component of your future growth. An attractive health plan will do just that - attract - helping you recruit and retain crucial employees (meaning those fought over creative class/knowledge worker types Richard Florida is always yammering about). You'll also find that a generous group plan will help link your employees' interests to your concern's. That said, there are a seemingly unlimited number of group benefits options to consider. One that you'll want to move to the top of your list is a Cafeteria Plan. The cafeteria brand of benefit plan can add a lot freedom to a employee compensation package, allowing your workforce to choose benefits options ala carte, if you will - selecting only the benefit options they're most interested in. Perhaps I should start closer to the beginning ... cafeteria plans, also known as the flexible spending account, the choice spending account or the section 125 plan,...more
So, by using the tax-deductible plan for saving $1,000, you've converted what would have been $720 in your pocket to $900 in your pocket just one year later! Whether you wait a year or 5 years until you make a withdrawal, you'll still get the 'tax profit' benefit - aside from your investment growth.You Can Save Faster with Tax-deductible Qualified...more
Are you wanting to build a shed and are considering using small shed plans, but don't know if you should use shed kits that are on the market or just build from scratch?You are not alone. Many skilled and some unskilled builders go through that evaluation every day. Let us consider the options. For a novice builder, you have to determine what...more
Should you build your own chicken coop or buy a premade unit? Building a chicken coop can be a complex task, but many people believe a DIY approach offers more advantages to buying a premade unit in a store. One of the most obvious benefits that comes from a DIY plan is that you can customize the size and design of the coop. Preassembled units come ready to open. One of the most popular examples of a premade chicken coop is the Eglu from Omlet Ltd. This type of coup is a backyard type of design and has won numerous awards for its efficiency. However, the Eglu is basically a tent with a plastic section on it. It is not very good at protecting chickens from the elements or from predators. Though the Eglu has been designed primarily for short-term chicken cooping, it illustrates some of the flaws in all manufactured designs. DIY chicken coops are built to complement your land—whether that is an entire garden and farm or just a small backyard. Since you are the one building the coop, you get to choose your own materials, strengthen the foundation and add all the extras. Since you determine the exact location, you can also ensure that the chicken coop is...more
GLBT AtlantaAtlanta has a thriving gay community, which is evident by the annual Atlanta Pride Festival held each fall. This year's festival is October 9-10 in Piedmont Park and is the 40th Pride Festival. The festival is purposefully being held...more
GLBT AtlantaAtlanta's Pride Festival is just one example of how gay-friendly Atlanta is. This year's festival is October 9-10 in Piedmont Park and is the 40th Pride Festival. The festival is purposefully being held during National Coming Out Day,...more
State Bank of India (SBI) has selected US-based Elavon Incorporation and Visa International for a joint venture to facilitate payment through debit or credit card at the retail outlets through swipe machines (or merchant acquiring business) on a...more
Top places to eat in AtlantaThere's no shortage of fantastic places to eat in Atlanta. From award-winning cuisine to local favorites, there's something for everyone when it comes to Atlanta restaurants. Try some traditional Southern fare, such as...more
Atlanta on stageFrom Broadway musicals to exciting local performances, there is no shortage of theatrical entertainment in Atlanta. Downtown's Fabulous Fox Theater offers shows by national traveling troupes and locals companies, alike. Atlanta is...more
When to travelPlanning a trip to Atlanta?While there's something to do any time of the year in Atlanta, perhaps the best times of year to book cheap tickets to Atlanta are in the spring or autumn. During spring months, Atlanta lives up to Margaret...more