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How to Find a Good and Honest Mechanic

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The process of trying to find a trusted mechanic can be one of the toughest things to do. Too many people have been scammed simply because they had no idea how to find a good mechanic.

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of mechanics out there that will trick you into believing something is wrong with your car to simply make you pay for something that you did not need. This happens all over the world and the best thing to do is to make sure that you approach the process with a plan.

Ask Your Friends

The first and most obvious place to ask for help is from your friends. Ask them if they know any trusted mechanics that will not charge a fortune. In order to find a good mechanic, a referral is almost the only way to guarantee that you will be getting good service. Finding a friend that is a mechanic is the ideal situation but this rarely happens and so it is better to ask your friends if they happen to have a friend that is a mechanic. [Read more…]

Why College Students Should Consider ROTC

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Whether or not you have previously considered the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program for college, it is worth taking a look at some of the reasons why it is a solid way to move through your college education.

Here are ten benefits of ROTC for a college student:

1 – Financial Aid

The prospect of paying the high price of college tuition can be daunting. With tuition costs constantly rising, don’t let it be the thing that prevents you from going to college. The ROTC offers a wide range of scholarships, some of them full rides, meaning money is one less thing for you to worry about. [Read more…]

Four Tips To Get Your Yard Ready For Summer

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A beautiful lawn is a sight to behold. Thankfully, it’s not as far out of reach as some people assume. Follow these tips to get your yard ready for the summer:

1 – Watering Is Key

No matter how much time or money you put into your lawn, if you don’t water it, everything will have been a waste. Ask any landscaper who has had to deal with frustrated phone calls from clients who don’t understand why their lawn is dead. “How often are you watering it?” is one of the first questions a professional landscaper will ask, even though he might already know the answer.

Many homeowners assume watering two or three times per week is enough. In the majority of cases, it is not. Instead, you need to water your lawn every day, preferably in the early morning. A lawn that is thirsty begins to wilt. It also gets weaker, which allows crabgrass and other weeds to appear. Eventually, the lawn will die. So, if you want to get your yard ready for the summer, make sure you water it every single day. [Read more…]

Destination Nowhere: 4 of the Most Remote Regions on the Planet

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The world is becoming ever smaller. It seems that no matter where you go there are people – and lots of them. With the world’s population hitting 7 billion in the last year, there’s no room left to squeeze anyone in – and definitely nowhere to hide.

That’s what we want from our adventure tours after all, isn’t it? Somewhere to hide, far from the madding crowd? If you look at some of these, you might be tempted to think again.

1 – Motuo County, China

Completely untainted by the modern world, Motuo County is believed to be the last Chinese county that has no road leading to it. Situated in Tibet on the southern side of the Himalayas, Motuo means ‘hidden lotus’ and is considered to be Tibet’s holiest region by Buddhist Scripture. [Read more…]

Embracing Country Style in Your Home

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The country style of decor is very popular in many homes and it is easy to see why. A home that has been decorated with country style in mind will always feel home, warm and inviting – qualities that every homeowner desires for their home.

Moreover, country style homes are easy to care for and it is relatively cheap to create the look. Here are a couple of tips on how to do so:

1 – Embrace fresh pastel colors and floral prints

To create a country feel within a home it is important to avoid bright and loud colors. Instead fresh, pastel colors will look better within the home as well as many different floral prints. Be careful not to go overboard though – no house looks good when it has too many floral prints. [Read more…]