Articles written by Steve Holder
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Why Birds Watch the Sun Set
Research uncovers clues to how migrating birds accurately navigate thousands of miles each year. Observing the sun each evening may be the surprising key to their skill.
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Woman's Guide to Prostate Cancer
Half of all men will have prostate cancer in their lifetime. As with any cancer, the key to survival is early detection. Learn the signs to watch for.
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Recessed Lighting for Living Rooms
Adding properly located recessed can lights in your living room ceiling can create a completely new ambience if you follow a few simple design guidelines.
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Raising a Child Alone
Raising a child alone creates unique challenges for the single parent. These tips for single moms or dads can help you succeed in your parenting efforts.
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Managing a Rental Home
Legal and business issues can turn the simple act of renting your investment house into a nightmare if you're not aware of the pitfalls. Here's a guide to help you.
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Sell Your Home or Rent It?
Management and cash flow are the two most important keys to success in rental property. Here's how to analyze these factors to determine if you should sell or rent.
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Hanging a Medicine Cabinet
It's not difficult to install a flush-mounted medicine cabinet on a bathroom wall if you know what can go wrong and how to avoid it.
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Bathroom Tub & Shower Remodeling
In a continuing series, a remodeling contractor shares ideas and cost estimates for replacing a bath tub and shower and installing new shower tile.
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Bathroom Flooring Remodeling Ideas
In a continuing series, a remodeling contractor shares ideas and cost estimates for new vinyl or tile bath flooring, with cautions concerning tile on wood subfloors.
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Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
A remodeling contractor shares ideas and cost estimates for a new toilet, vanity, sink, mirror, light and accessories to upgrade your bath on a budget.
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Shutting Off Your Water Valve
If you need to turn off the water for an emergency or even for a routine repair, this is what you need to know, especially for apartment dwellers.
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Hanging Objects on Walls
A complete guide to wall fasteners considering weight, wall construction, and various fastener types. You'll never worry about hanging anything on your walls again.
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Vacation in Cozumel, Mexico
January is a perfect time to escape the snow and cold for a warm Caribbean vacation in picturesque Cozumel, Mexico where the water temperature averages 80 degrees.
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Caulking a Bathtub
Caulking a bathtub is one of those jobs most people dread. With knowledge and the right techniques, however, you can do a professional job quickly and cleanly.
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Applying Acrylic Caulk Like A Pro
How to apply acrylic latex caulk quickly, cleanly, and achieve a professional looking job with minimum effort. All the professional tips, tricks, and techniques.
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Understanding Caulk
The first step in a professional caulking job is selecting the right caulk. This primer helps you understand the different types of caulk, and their advantages and uses.
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Installing Recessed Light Fixtures
This "how to" article explains how easy it is to replace an existing surface mounted ceiling light with a modern, elegant recessed can light, and things to watch out for.
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Replacing A Ceiling Light Fixture
Replacing a ceiling light fixture is not very difficult. The hardest part is holding the light with one hand while you connect the wiring. Here are some helpful tips.
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House Flipping Expenses
If you haven't flipped houses before, you may be surprised at some of the unexpected costs that can eat away at your anticipated profit. (See the spreadsheet attached.)
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Financing Is Key to House Flipping
In flipping houses, closing a purchase faster than your competition helps you win more deals and pay less. Speedy funding is how a good mortgage broker makes you money.
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Investing in Foreclosures
If you're thinking of jumping on the foreclosure bandwagon, first learn how professional real estate investors approach buying and selling homes for profit.
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Kalanchoe Plant Care
Kalanchoes have long-lasting blooms and don't like too much sun or too much water, making them perfect, easy-care indoor plants.
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Setting Goals and Rewards
This example reveals one way a great manager can set goals and rewards for staff who are doing seemingly thankless work, and gives you principles you, too, can use.
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Fixing a Garbage Disposal
When your garbage disposal quits working, it doesn't always mean you need a new one. With a little troubleshooting, you can sometimes fix it instead of replacing it.
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Replacing a Toilet
In some situations, you may be advised to have a professional replace your toilet. In other cases, you should be able to do it yourself with this handy guide.
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Replacing a Garbage Disposal
Replacing a garbage disposal is not that complicated. Here are the basic steps and a few tips to help you save money by doing it yourself.
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Replacing a Toilet Fill Valve
You can really save a lot of money replacing a toilet fill valve yourself. This overview gives you the confidence to tackle the job.
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Fixing a Leaky Toilet
Is your toilet running periodically or constantly? Read this before you call a plumber. You can repair it yourself and save when you know what to look for.
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Business Capital Sources
If you don't really need a business line of credit right now, it may not occur to you to obtain one. When you do need it, though, it's going to be tougher to get.
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Promoting Innovation
If you'd like your employees to be more innovative, you have several ways to promote creative thinking. Here is one that is easy and free.
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Planning for Growth
Businesses grow in phases. By visualizing your company's next two stages of growth, you'll know where it's headed and how to prepare.
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Managing Project Profitability
Left unmanaged, scope creep can turn a promising project into a money loser. Knowing what you're up against can help you defend against it.
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Business Management Styles
Understanding whether you're a saver or an investor can help you capitalize on your strengths and choose the right style for different stages of your business.
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Maximizing Tax Deductions
Small business owners may be surprised to learn that losing an $80 receipt is the same as losing a $20 bill. Here's one way to save more money come tax time.
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Making a Revenue Projection
Businesses catering to a few large customers can find making realistic revenue projections difficult. Here's a method to help you predict where your business is going.
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Being an Effective Manager
Understanding the true nature of self-confidence can help managers become inspirational leaders.
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Recognizing Earnings Accurately
Businesses selling customized, high-value products or services can smooth out large swings in revenue by using the percent complete method for revenue recognition.
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Cash Flow Management
A cash crisis can kill a business. But using a simple cash flow projection can help you see trouble far enough in advance to avert disaster.
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Creating a Strategic Plan
Strategic planning requires a different mindset from most other business planning activities. Flashing forward is one technique for entering that special state of mind.
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Project Cost Management
Including a line item in the project budget for team bonuses can be a highly effective way to keep costs under control without adding anything to the budget.
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