As with each violent incident on U.S. soil prior to it, the Boston Marathon terror attack on April 15th provoked deep introspection into what potential intelligence failures may have occurred, what security measures were overlooked, and what resources were not properly utilized. And while there is an ongoing active debate as to whether or not […]

Since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 2001, the focus of the intelligence, defense, and law enforcement communities has been on countering terrorism and strengthening American resilience to terrorist attacks, both at home and abroad. In the pursuit of such, these agencies have revamped their counter terrorism training […]

Use A Good Agent Our first tip for first time home owners is to find a good agent to aid you in your search. The benefit of using an agent is that you are hiring someone who is experienced in the field. A good agent knows your local housing market. You will be able to […]

When looking to buy a home you\’ll have many budget considerations. Your first concern will be how much debt you have. Unless you are planning (and are capable) of buying your home outright, you will need to borrow money to finance your purchase. The most common source of a loan is a bank (though there […]

Home ownership is a big step, and just like other life accomplishments, it\’s important that you educate yourself so you can discover all the big and little surprises before they discover you. So you\’re looking to buy your first home and you need to know what goes into it. This article will cover the basics […]

With the ongoing rise in oil and gas employment, more opportunities are opening up in other countries and many employees are jumping at the chance to up sticks and travel the world. Yet for many, although the idea may be tempting, they are not ready for such a drastic relocation, especially when they have their […]

Stone and tile flooring are some of the most aesthetically pleasing decor you can use to accentuate your home. Most of these tiling materials are durable and pretty but still require certain types of maintenance and upkeep so it can continue to add a relaxing atmosphere for years to come. When cleaning and maintaining your […]

Natural stone tiles are flooring materials that are created from mountain born materials such as Slate, Marble, Limestone, Travertine, Granite and Sandstone. They each have different characteristics and styles that are used for different each individual projects. When shopping and choosing what natural stone tiles you wish to use it is important The first factor […]

Choosing the right tile for your project can be a pretty daunting task. There are many different types of tiling for different projects that it takes a bit of research to find out which one would be right for what you want to accomplish. For example, a certain tile you would want to use for […]

Travertine is a natural stone tile which makes one of the best materials for flooring. It has been used for many years as a versatile and durable building material. Even though it is highly durable, the type of finish that you want on your travertine tile also adds or takes how durable it is. Polished […]