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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

The Death of the Small Apartment Building

Big apartment buildings are going up at a record pace in the U.S., but little ones are ever rarer. That’s a problem.

Apartment Building System Upgrade

Many older apartment buildings don’t have the ability for access control and are merely key-based entry systems. These apartment buildings hugely benefit from adding better security protection in addition to monitoring capabilities. Installing a fob-based access system can help. It’s typically a significant cost to replace lost keys, not to mention the time taken to …

Is It an Office Building or a Donut?

If you’re like most of us, your cubicle is located in an office building shaped like a shoebox, or, if your company is fancy, perhaps a collection of mirrors. If you work at Apple, however, you might soon be working … Continue reading →

Pressure Wash Your Apartment Building

If you own or manage an apartment building or other piece of real estate one of the most important things to take care of is the exterior of the property. In order to make the exterior appear attractive and clean you will need to have a pressure washed every once in a while. While there …

Somerville may see another apartment building

Another apartment building may be coming to Somerville.

Insurance for Apartment Building Owners

It is very rewarding to be an apartment building owner. There are responsibilities that you must perform. The most important one is buying an insurance policy. After all the hard work you have put into your business, protecting it is essential.

Origami-inspired apartment building is a fresh take on townhouses

The angular residential development manages to break out of the conventional boxy apartment building look.

Landscaping an Apartment Building Pool: Factors to Consider

If you're considering landscaping an apartment building pool, consider these factors to ensure your residents have a quality poolside experience.

Preventing and Managing Mice in Office Buildings

When mice are found in office buildings, they are in search of food, warmth and shelter. With offices being the center of businesses where meetings are held and work is being completed, a rodent infestation can create less than ideal working conditions for your staff.

Converting a 4 unit apartment building into condos.

Additional Information: I currently live in a 4-unit apartment building in Dedham. My grandmother owns the building and is considering converting the units to condos. What are the steps she would …

The most pet-friendly apartment buildings in Philly

We mapped 13 of the apartment buildings that offer the best pet-friendly amenities like dog runs and pet-washing facilities. No doubt one of these will be the purr-fect home for you and your fluff ball.

Apartment Buildings That Break The Pattern With Their Memorable Designs

Every apartment building is unique and special somehow which is pretty impressive and quite surprising actually considering how many apartment buildings th

How Can An Office Building Embrace The Concept Of Placemaking?

Placemaking inspires communities to reimagine public spaces. How can office buildings embrace this concept?

The Future of Healthcare: Medical Office Building Design

With the future of healthcare relying on new designs to create forward-thinking and comfortable spaces, five finalists competed in the NEXT Student Design Competition sponsored by Steelcase to create the next medical office building design.

Car Loses Control and Crashes Into Office Building

Car Loses Control and Crashes Into Office Building

Insuring Your Office Building

Maintaining an office building is a large endeavor. It’s much like being an apartment landlord, but on a much bigger scale.