Are you someone considering buying a franchise? While many people consider owning a franchise, not many take the time to do a proper franchise cost estimate. It turns out that there are several factors that affect the final cost of the franchise, which means that each company will be...

A simple step by step process on how you can prevent and get rid of scars forever One of the problems with acne, aside from the inflammation and pain you may experience, is the scarring it leaves on your skin. Some of the ointments used to treat the pimple...

The fencing season in most US fencing divisions poses significant problems in training periodization for competitive fencers. Fencing is now a year-round sport, with competitions every month and, in some cases, opportunities for fencers to fence in a close-range competition every weekend. In this environment, planning a periodized training...

Home ownership is a relatively rare and peculiar thing in New York City. In a nation made up primarily of homeowners, the city stands out: More than two-thirds of its households are made up of those who rent, rather than own, their homes. The differences aren’t limited to ownership...

When it comes time to have your carpet professionally steam cleaned, your first instinct will probably be to choose the cleaner with the lowest prices. Be careful! Most of these companies have cut corners somewhere! When companies like these advertise “unbeatable prices,” you need to ask yourself three important...

We’ve all heard of the guy who bet on the underdog team at the Superbowl and walked away with thousands of dollars, or the friend of a friend who knows a guy who can hook you up with a Filipino cockfight next weekend. If you’re a sports fan, it’s...

With over two hundred miles of beaches to explore, you’re never far from a beautiful stretch of sand when you stay at a luxury hotel in Jamaica. There is plenty to see and do on the island, but on those days when nothing but a book and a tan...

Wallace Wang, My New Mac and My New iPhone bestseller for No Starch Press, has written a new book detailing everything you need to know about the iPad in a book called “My New iPad: A User’s Guide.” No Starch Press provided a reviewer’s copy of “My New iPad:...

better inside than outside The thing that will damage food storage the most is heat. High temperatures will drastically shorten the shelf life of the food you have stored. The best place to store food is in a climate-controlled area with relatively low temperatures and no light. It basically...

It’s common for renters to be faced with a myriad of different pricing metrics when searching for an apartment. Owners, agencies, sub-tenants offer weekly, monthly, fortnightly and sometimes even daily rental prices. This is confused with the fact that rents can be charged based on different time periods, such...