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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Often Are You Supposed to Drain Your Septic Tank?

Your septic tank needs to be pumped to prevent leaks and backup over time, but how often is enough, and how much is too much?

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

Septic Tank Installation Cleaning & Pumping Ideas

Ace Sanitation can service all makes and models of septic tanks they can also provide septic tank cleaning and pumping services at a low price.

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

What Happens If You Pay Contractors Only When Their Programs Work?

The White House is launching studies of “pay for success” social programs to find out if they really deliver on their promises.

Why Work With a Local Roofing Contractor?

In this post, US Roofing, the top residential roofing expert, shares the perks of working with local roofers.

How to Check the Quality of a Contractor’s Work

Make sure your remodeler lives up to promises and expectations before you make the hire

How Does Contractor Insurance Work?

​Unexpected occurrences that could seriously harm your company could result in bankruptcy or a negative reputation if they are not appropriately addressed. If you need money to cover damages, legal fees, and injuries, contractor insurance may help you out

What Works At Work

​Outside of your pay, what makes you stay at work? Why would you choose to stay where you are against going somewhere else? What makes you say that you are happy where you are? If you are not satisfied or content with work, what are you looking for? A

What works for work lunches

Skipping lunch can make you sleepy, set you up for an afternoon of mindless snacking, and have you heading home so hungry that anything in sight is fair game.

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Work Without Pay: Good for Architects, Engineers and Contractors?

A marketing guru and peers weigh in on whether freebies win clients or drain profits—or whether there's a better approach for all concerned.

Looking for work? Contractors are desperate for quality workers

When business is booming like it is in the Inland Northwest, nearly everyone feels the effects. Job seekers often seem to have the upper hand because there are more jobs

Are Denver Solar Contractors Able to Finish Their Work Quickly?

Choosing a solar panel can be a very important decision to make. It involves a lot of research, such as investigating, comparing, discussing and

What works about Girls at Work

The sign on the workshop wall hammers it home: “Never forget how wildly capable you are.”

Intro to What Works for Women at Work

Four different patterns of gender bias shape today’s workplaces. The "What Works for Women at Work" video series will help you spot all four patterns and describe proven strategies successful women use to navigate subtle bias. After you’ve watched this introduction, explore our additional lectures on each of the four forms of gender bias.

How Many Contractors Work for the Government? It’s a Mystery.

How large is the U.S. government’s contract workforce?