Sophia Hughes

Expand Your Contracting Business Into New States With These 7 Smart Strategies

Expand Your Contracting Business Into New States With These 7 Smart Strategies

Expanding a contracting business into a new state provides challenges and opportunities for plumbers and hydronic heating professionals. These unfamiliar markets could lead to larger customer pools and increased revenue.  While the circumstances could be favorable, business expansion could also be overwhelming. How should contractors approach the next phase of their business development?  Here are…

Read More
Vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and even personal-care products containing phthalates can reduce chances of pregnancy in women

Vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and even personal-care products containing phthalates can reduce chances of pregnancy in women

NEW DELHI: If you are a woman and are planning to conceive, be mindful of the things you have around you. A recent study has revealed that exposure to phthalates, commonly found in household products like vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and personal-care products (soaps, shampoos, hair sprays) may lower your probability of getting pregnant, as…

Read More
From summer heat and shading your soil, to pests and noxious weeds, gardening expert helps weather the growing season

From summer heat and shading your soil, to pests and noxious weeds, gardening expert helps weather the growing season

Summer’s here so we asked gardening expert Fatuma Emmad of FrontLine Farming for some growing tips. Top of mind, as temperatures head into the 90s, is heat. Emmad suggests keeping your garden covered with something breathable that lets air through – her recommendation is straw – and using compost, which releases nutrients slowly over the…

Read More