Remodeling With A Hint Of “Green”

I recently wrote a blog addressing the love between women and their power tools. It’s no surprise that studies show women currently are undertaking the majority of household remodeling projects. However, like everything in life, there is a flipside to this positive statistic. One of the negative parts of remodeling that workers at home improvement stores are reluctant to speak about is the fact that the materials used to remodel, build, or just repaint could have a dramatic impact on your health. But the blame doesn’t sit solely on the people who sell the products—many of us who are remodeling … Continue reading

Job Professionalism: What Exactly Is It?

There are some purists out there who might say that if you have to ask the question there’s not a chance in that very warm place below that you will ever understand the answer. Still, I am more broad-minded, and believe that even the comatose can learn to live and understand again! The following thoughts apply to any job, at least to my demented mind. They reflect an appropriate attitude and that is the point (or the rub if you prefer Shakespearean terms.). Seriously folks, it doesn’t matter what you do for a living; professionalism refers to HOW you do … Continue reading

Seven Ways to Make Your Office More Comfortable

Offices come in different shapes and sizes. Some are big and beautiful, some are little more than a closet or a cubicle with three-quarter walls. Even though all offices are not created equal, there are some universal techniques to making yours more comfortable. Why bother? If you are comfortable and at ease in your office, you will be more productive, less stressed and generally a better and happier worker. Here are some tips for organizing your workspace. Arrange the furniture – Take the time to move your desk or the chairs. If you bump into the wall every time you … Continue reading