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New Law: Misclassifying Workers in California

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  • January 11, 2012
Employers that willfully misclassify workers as independent contractors instead of employees could now face new enforcement and fines from state...
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What can a landscape architect do for my home?

The American Society of Landscape Architects are people with a big mission: sustainable environments. This month, the ASLA celebrates National...
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Installing a backyard fence with help

Handy homeowners will save some money installing their own backyard fence. But the trickier steps of construction may be an intimidating challenge...
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Home improvements and tips to boost your ROI

If you follow Money magazine, you'll note with interest (as we did) that mixed in with the hard-core financial tips, advice, and money scion...
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Down with McMansions - smaller homes are back in style!

Huge Victorian houses gave way to snug little Arts & Crafts bungalows, and we're seeing that same trend from Big to Small housing today. By...
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Etiquette for dealing with contractors

You often have to work with contractors to bring in temporary support for your business, handle events, and handle general tasks that you donotdo...
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Tackle new year home remodeling with both eyes open!

If you keep these three things in mind, you'll keep your sanity and good health while you undertake your next big home remodeling project.Get...
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Guilty pleasure: HGTV's My Big Amazing Renovation

We admit that we're addicted to the HGTV guilty pleasure My Big Amazing Renovation. There's something about homeowner greed and avarice that really...
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Renovation 101: how to turn your current home into your dream house

A house, condo, or co-op is more than just an investment. It's the place where families live, memories are made, and the American dream realized....
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Ties between government, defense contractors too strong

The web that is the Visclosky scandal exemplified the worst in the American political system: the close ties between members of the federal...
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