BUSINESS COLUMNS
WOMEN IN BUSINESS / GOING IT ALONE
Launching my own company gave me creative freedom
Graphic designer and mom-of-three Jane Pearson discusses the benefits of launching her business, ThINK-Creative Solutions, a web design and internet marketing company.
FINANCIAL FOCUS / PROPERTY
Can you afford a mortgage?
Financial expert Carly Seely warns home buyers of the dangers of taking on too high a mortgage and what you should consider before taking one.
DIY ADVICE / PLUMBING
Don't be a drip - fix a leaky faucet without expert help
Is there anything more irritating than a leaky faucet? But fixing this common household problem is simple. Gorham's Henry Durham tells you how.
PROPERTY MATTERS / PART 1 OF 2
Housing market is flatlining... but it can be revived
Property attorney Harry Kessaram discusses potential ways to boost the Bermuda property market during this economic slump.
PROPERTY MATTERS / PART 2 OF 2
Ease mixed status buying rules to revive housing market
Property attorney Harry Kessaram believes it would help the local real estate market if Mixed Status Married Couples could purchase more easily.
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CONSUMER AFFAIRS / GRATUITIES
Don't tip for terrible service
Consumer affairs expert Honey Adams outlined on Friday that there is no law making tipping essential and consumers do not have to pay gratuities when faced with poor service.
DIY ADVICE / PAVING
Repair cracks in concrete
When concrete is exposed to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing it can crack or spall (flake). But these can easily be repaired, says Gorham's Henry Durham.
DIY ADVICE / GARDENING
Brighten your garden this spring with stepping stones
DIY expert Henry Durham, of Gorham's, outlined on Friday how to brighten up your garden for spring by adding easy-to-make, decorative stepping stones.
DIY ADVICE / PLUMBING
Simple steps for repairing a broken or leaking toilet
DIY expert Henry Durham, of Gorham's, outlined on Friday his simple steps for repairing a broken toilet.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS / COPYRIGHT
Illegal movie downloads could earn you 10 years in jail
Copyright infringement - such as selling music and movies without permission - could earn you 10 years jail and a $250,000 fine, Consumer Affairs' Honey Adams said on Friday.
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Keep toddlers and young children safe from harm by childproofing the home
DIY Expert Henry Durham, of Gorham's, listed on Friday ways to help childproof your home and protect youngsters from hazards.
FINANCIAL FOCUS / DEBT
Paying off credit card debt takes time and sacrifice
Paying off credit card debt will take discipline and sacrifice but is necessary to secure your financial future, said wealth manager Carly Seely on Friday.
ASK THE EXPERT / MOTORING
Healthy brakes are vital for your safety on the road
Bermuda Motors' Krisha King outlined on Wednesday simple checks to see if your vehicle's brakes need to be maintained - essential for your safety and that of others.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS / MAKING MONEY
Tips for teens keen to launch their own summer business
Consumer Affairs' Honey Adams offered teens advice on how to launch their own business on Friday, including doing odd jobs around the neighbourhood.
DIY / STORAGE
Simple steps to building a basic shelving unit
DIY expert Henry Durham, of Gorham's, outlined on Friday a step-by-step guide to constructing a basic utility shelf unit.
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