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Architect Jobs That Are Most in Demand

If you have been gearing up to enter the field of architecture, you are probably all set with the most impressive credentials you can get. Maybe a Bachelors’s or Masters’s degree in architecture from a reputed, accredited college, a specialization in some area, and the requisite licensing. That’s a lot right there. Now you’re looking for architect jobs.

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The next step is to determine where to focus your energies. This way you have a steady stream of projects flowing in with a good potential for earning. In the current environment, this is possible in the following three areas.

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Help Your Employees During a Transition to a New Place

Bringing on a new member of the team is exciting. After all the time spent searching for the right candidate to fill the role you need in your company, you’ve finally found the right person for the job. The only issue is they have to move to work for you. How can you best help your employees?

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7 Essential Real Estate Tech Tools for Today’s Successful Agent

Real estate agents must rely on building relationships with clients and positioning themselves as the go-to when it comes to buying/selling a home. The traditional way of meeting people at parties, door-knocking around neighborhoods, and calling people whenever you feel like it is near an end. Real estate tech is taking over!

Real estate has always been, and will always be about relationships. Understanding and relating to people is huge! But technology is advancing and new tools are coming out that are helping Realtors (and businesses in general) with their marketing to meet those clients so they can build those relationships.

If you’re a real estate agent, it’s vital to understand where the real estate and construction industry is heading so you can stay ahead of it and be successful.

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How to Divide Up a Property During a Divorce

When it comes to filing for a divorce, most people don’t realize how this action will affect their assets or property. In some cases, one or both people involved in the divorce have no idea what kind of property they own or how it should be divided between them. In this respect, it is important to have someone to provide you with legal help with family law matters so that you avoid making any mistakes during a divorce and possibly lose some of the assets that are yours to own.

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Divorce is difficult under every condition but selling a long-held family home makes it even more so.
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The Best Louisville Dog Parks

For the one-third of Americans who have dogs, their pets are usually considered members of their families. However, as much as we might love our dogs, they’ve still got some pretty basic animal instincts. In this quick post, we’re going to look at the best Louisville dog parks. Let’s go!

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Some parks are more dog-friendly than others. Why not visit all four of these Louisville dog parks?
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What Are Heat Recovery Systems?

Many believe that climate change is a danger and are looking for new, ultra-efficient, and renewable energy technologies. Solar energy is a great option! Wind energy is another method that is very efficient if done right. Heat recovery systems are a new technology that recycles the heat that’s in the air of your home. Read on to learn more.

A system that recovers heat can take many forms but ultimately work to save you money over the long run.
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Common House Fire Causes: What You Need to Know

Whether you’re a homeowner living in your own property or a landlord renting to a tenant, the last thing you want to happen is a house fire. Unfortunately, though, fires in homes arise thousands of times each year across the country. When one examines the causes of these fires, most of the time they’re due to the same types of triggers. Here are some of the most common house fire causes that you need to be aware of today.

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The Best Turfgrass for Your Property

Most homeowners want to give their property the best lawn on the block — and while lawn care is the most significant factor in making a lawn stand out, it remains important that the exact right grass is growing in the exact right environment. Because different turfgrasses were created for different temperatures, soil types, humidity, and light levels, not all grass will work on all properties. So what is the best turfgrass for your property?

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Maybe you’re thinking about selling your home this summer? If so, you’ll want your lawn looking its best. Here are a few guidelines for choosing the best turfgrass for your property, so you can be one step closer to having the best lawn in the neighborhood.

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What Are the Dangers of Mold in a Home; How to Solve It?

Owing to its rapid growth and a love for dark, damp places, mold can be a very sneaky substance. Its devious growth is further fueled by the fact that most people treat it with an “out-of-sight-out-of- mind” attitude. It’s easy to be oblivious to the dangers of mold. Mold is a type of fungus that can grow on almost everything but most often affects porous materials such as drywall. It spreads through the entire house by producing spores that become airborne and settle on other surfaces.

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Here you can see that over a long period of time mold has weakened the sub-floor causing it to deteriorate.
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Fire Safety Advice for Your Home

Did you know that the leading cause of fires in the home is cooking equipment? And that heating appliances are the second most common cause of home fire fatalities. Read on to take in some fire safety advice to protect your home and family.

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Overview of Waste Disposal in Louisville

Each day, you generate a variety of different types of waste. During the course of any given year, you may end up not only disposing of what fairly can be called everyday garbage and recyclables but also a hazardous waste of different types. Maybe you’re thinking about selling your home this winter and need to get rid of some “junk.” A basic understanding of the different ways in which various types of waste items are disposed of in the city. When it comes to waste disposal in Louisville here are the 8 categories of which waste is disposed of.

  1. Regular garbage or trash
  2. Hazardous waste
  3. Recyclable items
  4. Mattresses, Furniture, and Appliances
  5. Construction waste
  6. Sharps
  7. Biohazardous waste
  8. Medications
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We would hope your home doesn’t look like this! The owners of this building definitely need some waste disposal help.

1. Regular Garbage or Trash

Garbage removal is the most common waste disposal in Louisville, Kentucky. As it probably is for most cities. Regular garbage or trash is disposed of through the City of Louisville Solid Waste Management Services Division. The agency collects garbage on a weekly basis from residential units with eight units or fewer. Large residential buildings have to engage a private service to collect regular garbage items.

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Home Financing Options for Any Credit Score in Kentucky

Having perfect credit and a down payment of as much as 20% is not always possible. There are financing options that are available for any credit score, especially when you consider FHA mortgages and how FHA home loans work. Especially if you’re out looking to buy your first home, it’s smart to learn about all of your home financing options.

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It’s smart to do your homework. Comparing home financing options will save you money in the long run.
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DIY Guide to Checking Your Home’s Health

Although you may not be able to check its pulse, when it comes to checking your home’s health there are some simple steps. This guide will help you to know whether your home is healthy or needs some doctoring. If you know what to look for, you can stay on top of home upkeep and be able to identify, catch, and repair small problems before they spiral into expensive ones.

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Relocating to Kentucky: What You Need to Know

Moving is a big deal. Moving to a new state is an even bigger deal! Relocating to Kentucky doesn’t have to be a major problem. With some great advice and proper planning, your move to Kentucky could be the best thing that ever happened to you!

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First, I’ve recently updated my Top 10 Tips for Relocating to Louisville. If you’re moving to Louisville, Kentucky, great! I’m always happy to help. Looking at another city in Kentucky? Just let me know, I might know a great agent who’s an expert in that city.

This article isn’t about specific tips about relocating, like the one linked above. It’s about the bigger picture. It’s about why relocating to Kentucky is a wonderful thing. Once you’ve read it, I believe you’ll feel the same thing.

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