Bill Link

Can I Keep My Car If I File Bankruptcy? Part 2

In a previous article (Can I Keep My Car if I File Bankruptcy) we looked at five questions that must be answered each time we are looking at saving a car in bankruptcy. If you haven’t already read that article, you should take a moment and do so. Just to ... Read >

Vinyl Siding: Hiring the Right Installer

The popularity of vinyl siding is easy to understand – it’s affordable, attractive, lasts for years, can add energy efficiency to a home, and can even increase a home’s resale value. Of course, that all depends on the siding being installed properly and p... Read >

Fiber Cement Siding: Hiring the Right Installer

As you begin the process of updating the exterior of your home make sure to protect your investment by hiring the right fiber cement siding installer. The two most common fiber cement both have detailed installation instructions that, if not followed, can... Read >

Asphalt Shingle Roofing: New Warranties Benefit Home Owners and Installers

This year (2011) marks an interesting change in the roofing industry. One of the largest manufacturers in the industry decided to change the warranty of their 30-year asphalt shingles and it’s a very good ting for homeowners and qualified installers, ali... Read >

Replacement Windows: A Guide to Wood Windows

Replacement windows can be one of the largest home improvements any home owner will ever do. Ask anyone who has recently replaced their inefficient or rotting windows - the process can be very confusing. The industry is full of very good sales people trai... Read >

Buy a Horse: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself First

Owning a horse is a rewarding, albeit expensive and time intenisive undertaking. It also requires a sizable investment of emotion. It all begins with choosing a good horse from the countless horses for sale at any given time. Making such an important d... Read >

Horse Lunging, Part 1: Gearing Up

Before you commence lunging your horse, be certain you have the right equipment. You're going to need a lightweight lunge whip that you can use effortlessly, as well as a properly fitted halter and sturdy lunge line. You'll also want to have splint boots,... Read >

Horse Lunging, Part 2: More Than Going In Circles

Whether you spell it longeing, lungeing, or lunging, it's one of the most valuable exercises you can do with your horse to teach them posture, speed and direction changes, and how to yield and move off pressure. Of course, it's important to start cautious... Read >

Buying A Horse Trailer: Choosing Pull Type

As you consider purchasing a horse trailer, there are many decisions you'll need to make along the way. One important feature is whether the horse trailer will have a gooseneck or bumper pull design. There are several reasons you might benefit from either... Read >

Horse Lunging, Part 3: Communication

The purpose of longeing is to establish good communication. And communication can only be accomplshed if the two of you are speaking the same language. Once you build that language, it's your mission to speak consistently and distinctly every time. Sendin... Read >

American Paint Horse

The American Paint Horse is a horse breed known for having a portion of white hair combined with different color. This coloring pattern is one of the central qualities of this breed. The American Paint Horse Association is one of the most popular breed re... Read >

Buying Your First Horse

Before you go to the great expense of buying a horse, you need to evaluate how good a rider you are, and just how much you really know about horses and horse care. It's important that you answer these questions honestly before taking on such an important ... Read >

Gutter Maintenance Prevents Costly Damage

Water is one of the most powerful forces on the planet. We’ve all seen videos of raging flood water sweeping cars off the road, toppling houses, and uprooting trees. The lesson is simple: When water goes where it doesn’t belong, damage and destruction fol... Read >

Deck Design for Comfort, Convenience, Privacy, and Longevity

The snow is gone – for the time being at least. And while spring may not have officially sprung just yet, I’m betting that the milder temperatures, visible lawns, and occasional bouts of sunshine have a lot of homeowners thinking about getting outside aga... Read >

Metal Roofing Offers Many Advantages

For many of the homeowners I speak to, the term “metal roof" conjures up images of rusty sheets of tin clinging perilously to a decaying barn. Not surprisingly, they can’t imagine why I’d recommend a metal roof or why any homeowner would seriously conside... Read >