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Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity can be affected by many factors. These hold true for large construction companies as well as individually owned local contractors. But the end result is that the company must pay its employees’ salaries, cover the overhead expenses and ultimately earn a profit. To do this, much attention should be spent on ways to improve productivity. Increased productivity can benefit the contractor in many ways. The projects are completed more quickly and the costs are lowered. This allows for...

Poor knife-wielding techniques in the kitchen can often result in more than just annoying bandages and anti-bacterial ointments. Deep cuts and chopped finger tips can lead to untimely emergency room visits way more frequently than one would think, especially during the Holidays when the entire family may be present to witness such misfortune. Luckily, there are some simple tips to remember for future knife use to avoid an inconvenient nick, scratch, or even loss of a beloved number. Begin by ensuring that your knife is appropriately sharp to do the job. Knife sharpeners can be bought cheaply at many supermarkets...

For the most part, many home improvement DIY projects can be accomplished solo. For many people, there is a lot of satisfaction and peace of mind from being able to lose yourself in a project; knowing that you did it all by yourself. There are, however, times when you could just use an extra hand. Luckily, we’re here to tell you that it’s possible to have that extra helping hand and still do the project solo. First let’s talk safety. If safety is a factor, there is no shame and looking for help. Some jobs just are too risky to...