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Saving The Environment One Car At A Time

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Saving The Environment One Car At A Time

It is not uncommon to find the local salvage yard filled with different car models. While this may seem like a waste, an extensive process goes into ensuring that whenever possible, all 30,000 parts of each car are put to the best use. 

So don’t be so worried about the environment when you sell your car for scraps. As you will see in this infographic below, lots of junkyards are protecting the environment by making sure that they recycle as many car parts as possible. Parts like the battery, electronics, glass, plastics, rubber, fabric, steel and aluminum, can and will be used in other ways, such as being turned into fuel for cement production and asphalt. This means that none of those components will get to the landfill, significantly reducing the amount of waste that ends up there. Considering how long it takes some of these components to degrade, that is very positive. 

Aside from making extra cash for yourself, you will be doing the environment a big favor by selling your old car to a junkyard. By helping to reduce landfill waste harmful greenhouse gases are lowered, as are the levels of additional pollutants and chemicals released into the surrounding land and bodies of water.

Whichever way you look at it taking your car to the junkyard is a win-win situation. But to fully understand what goes into it, you will need some vital information, all of which can be found in the infographic.


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A Millennial Homeowner’s Guide When It Comes to Common Household Issues

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Millennials are today’s largest number of consumers. Both older and younger millennials managed to beat other generations when it comes to home buying. Most millennials are first-time home buyers and many are still navigating how the whole homeownership works. The reason behind this is that owning a house is a lot different from renting.

Now that you are a homeowner, you are left to fend for everything you might need, including home upkeep and maintenance. Are you having trouble getting rid of that musty smell in your new home? Is your yard in great need of a makeover? Maybe you are worried about how you can afford your next home renovation or maintenance project? The following are just some of the best ways to deal with such issues.

Getting Rid of Bad Smells in Your Home

Your garbage bin and garbage disposal are not the only places where that unpleasant smell could be coming from. Even if you buy abrand-newhouse, it can house than the unwanted smell and your job is to investigate where that bad odor is coming from.Somecommon causes of bad smells are as follows.

Mold. Most people associate mold with a musty odor. But in reality, mold can be different odor depending on the type. Some molds have a sweeter smell while some have that earthy smell. Some mold smells like rotten meat, fermenting alcohol, or even cat urine. If you are not sure where the moldy odor comes from, consult the pros to find the source. They can do professionalmold removal serviceson your behalf.

Dried-out P-trap. Is what youare smellingresembles a raw sewage smell? Then a dried out P-trap could be the culprit. You must use all the drains inside your home to create a blockage in your piping’s P-section. If, you tried running water in your drain but the bad, stinky smell still won’t go away, it is time that you call a local plumber for help.

The Smell of Sulfur. Some people smell sulfur smell like rotten eggs. If this resembles that odor you often have in your home, it is crucial that you rectify the issue asap. This is since there can be three reasons for a rotten egg smell and these are electrical issues, old anode run, or a serious gas leak. If your gas company confirms there is no gas leak and a plumber claims your anode rod is still in good condition, then it is time you call an electrician to diagnose the issue.

Fixing an Ugly Yard

As many real homeowners and real estate experts say, ugly yards should be a crime. Your yard is among the first things people will see in your home. It can boost your curb appeal or drag your home value down. Even if you are a first-time homeowner, it becomes a must that you take care of your yard.

You may not be here to impress your loved ones or neighbors, but a beautiful yard will always be a worthy investment for your home. You and your family would want to spend more time outdoors if you have a beautiful yard to relax in. Maintaining a yard is also good for the environment since it encourages wildlife to thrive. Don’t forget about thehealth benefits landscaping haveto offer.

You can start bydeclutteringyour yard and getting rid of anything that does not belong in the yard. Get rid of overgrown weeds, mow your lawn, and mulch your garden. You have the option to choose which pesticide to use, but you can always go for an all-natural solution to get rid of lawn pests. If you have no time to fix or maintain your yard, there are landscaping services you can take advantage of.

Preparing for a Home Maintenance or Renovation

Home maintenance is no joke. If you don’t tackle regular maintenance tasks, then your home will deteriorate faster. You can end having to pay for bigger and more expensive repairs. The same goes for a renovation. Some will require you to hire contractors to make sure the project goes smoothly.

All homeowners need to make it a point to prepare for home maintenance and possible renovations. You don’t want to end up using all your savings just topay for repairs and renovations. Homeowners should also prioritize saving up for a home maintenance emergency fund. This is since most millennial homeowners chose fixer-uppers instead ofbrand-newhouses. Save a portion of your income to cover for future home repairs and you will be better prepared in case your home needs a few maintenance tasks, a minor repair, or even a major renovation.

Now that you are a homeowner, every decision will fall into your hands. It is time to step up your game and better prepare yourself for any household issues you may encounter in the future. For best results, save up enough emergency funds for renovations and repairs, know what to do in case you encounter bad smells, and be sure to give your yard some TLC.

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How To Choose The Best IT Support

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When they’re scaling their business, a lot of companies decide to outsource some or all of their IT needs. There are a lot of companies out there offering IT services, but choosing the best one for your business can be hard. Handing over a business-critical function like IT to someone outside of your company can be a daunting idea. How do you know who is reliable/ Is there service good value? What happens if it goes wrong? To get the best IT support, interview each vendor and ask these questions. 

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Where Are You Based?

It doesn’t matter that much where your IT support has their head office, but you should know where their servers are. The location is important if they will be offering you services like cloud hosting, computer networking, or VoIP. Server location can impact on the quality of your services. Local law about GDPR may also have implications on the way your data is stored, especially if your company works in an industry with a high level of regulation.

What Geographical Areas Do You Cover?

You don’t need your IT support vendor to be based in the same city as you these days. However, you do need to know what areas they cover, especially if you might move your premises in the future, or want to expand your business into new areas or different countries. You need to know that your provider can keep supporting you. 

Do You Offer Different Levels Of IT Support?

IT support companies usually offer a few different levels of service, which can suit different budgets, businesses, and requirements. For example, you can choose between:

  • Pay-as-you-go or ad-hoc support
  • Break-fix support
  • Managed service support

Look for a company who can offer the level of support that you need and can afford. 

What Exactly Is Supported In The Contract?

You should be careful with a company who says they support everything, without giving detail about what that actually means and what is included in the agreement with them. It’s not unusual for companies to assume they will get complete coverage, only to find out that they can actually only log a maximum number of support tickets every month, or that some services will be charged as an extra. Get this laid out clearly from the beginning, so you understand exactly what kind of support you will get. Otherwise, you run the risk of signing a contract that doesn’t actually work for your business. 

What Isn’t Covered In The IT Support Contract?

You could assume that this is covered by asking what is included in your support, but it’s still wise to get more detail by asking this question as well. There may be some services which are not covered by your contract. It’s better to know in advance what will be billed separately so you can budget more accurately. If there are any services that are not included in your contract, then you need to know about ad-hoc or hourly pricing. 

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Different Types Of Math Questions

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In today’s blog post, we will assess different types of math questions, as well as providing advice on answering them.

Multi-Step Mental Math Problems

Mental math questions can be a source of confusion and difficulty, especially when it comes to multi-step mental math problems. This is something that was definitely reinforced by the statistics that were drawn from the exam bodies in regard to math results. Read on for more information about this. 

While questions change from year to year, the same type of questions feature in school math papers. This is why it is important to look at areas where children have struggled so that you can get your child to focus on these areas when practicing math questions. 

A good example of this is in a 2016 paper, where a lot of children struggled with Question 4 on Paper 3 for their Math KS2 test. This was a mental math question, which required four steps. Viewed individually, the steps were very simple. However, the question perplexed many students last year, with a lot of children getting it incorrect. 

The likely reason why so many failed to get the question right is that they did not take all of the four steps that were stated. The best way to ensure your child is prepared for questions like this is to present math questions in innovative and new ways so that they have experience in dealing with questions that may be presented in a daunting or different way. 

Of course, you can’t show your child every single type of question, but by exposing them to a greater variety of question types, you encourage them to apply diverse strategies and skills. Puzzles can be a fun way to help with this, such as https://www.pennydellpuzzles.com/sudoku/subscriptions/ and other types of math puzzles.

What Sort Of Questions Can You Expect From An Arithmetic Test?

We are going to take a look at taking an arithmetic paper in further detail so that you know what to expect. 

An arithmetic paper is designed to test your number and calculation skills. Some of the maths questions will test your use of calculation methods, others will require you to know some number facts, for example, multiplication tables. It is a good idea to practice with past math papers so that you can get familiar with the sort of questions you will be asked. 

The questions will get more difficult as you turn the pages. Start questions include the likes of 869 + 200 and 56 divided by 8. More challenging questions may be something along the lines of 2/4 + 6/8 or 1971 divided by 27. You will notice that there are two marks available for multiplication and division questions. It is important to show your working out when doing these questions. If the final answer is incorrect, but you have followed the correct method, you will still get a point.

To conclude, math papers test a range of skills, so preparation is key.

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Cut The Time It Takes To Care For Your Garden

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We all want to make sure our garden doesn’t reflect too badly on our home. As such, taking care of the essential garden maintenance should always be a concern if you got plenty of greenery to care for. However, if you’re not the most green-thumbed of people, it’s easy to get frustrated with how much time you can end up spending out there. For that reason, we’re looking at ways you can make sure your garden gets the care it needs without you having to spend as much time out there.

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Split your schedule up

If you leave everything too long, there will be a greater sense of urgency about having to do more. Do a little bit twice a week and you will find you have fewer of those long gardening days. Find out the basics of garden maintenance, then create a routine for the month, giving yourself fewer tasks to do each time you get out there, but get out there more regularly.

Know when to tackle weeds

Weeds are going to be one of the most persistent and time-consuming problems in any garden. If you really want to get rid of them, the recommendation is to dig them right out at the roots, but not everyone is going to do that. Aside from using natural weedkiller to help diminish them, pluck them out of the soil after it rains and when it’s moist to make it easier to pull them.

Use more efficient tools

Good equipment makes all the difference. There’s nothing wrong with a motor-powered lawnmower if you’re simply looking to get the job of cutting your grass done. However, a good string trimmer can do that, as well as helping cut back bushes and overgrown plants all while standing. Check it out and see if it can’t help you. Good multitasking tools can help you get your gardening over and done with much more quickly.

Plant sensibly

Does your gardening routine see you going from one end of the property to the other to reach those plants that need the most care? If that’s the case, it might just be poor planning that’s getting in your way more than anything. Space-effective planting, such as grouping plants near to the home can help make it much more efficient. Take a look at how to group your plants effectively.

Know when to prune

If you have trees in the garden, check to see if they’re evergreens. Trees like yew will grow continuously for months and then stop growing usually towards the middle of fall. Get to know when your trees stop growing and then take the time to prune them. If you prune them too early, their growth cycle won’t have finished yet and, as a result, you’ll have to prune them again before too long.

To end up with a good-looking garden, you do need to spend some time out there. However, with the tips above you can at least make sure entire days aren’t going by out there.

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