Just a quick update on my new Etsy shop. It's been doing pretty well bringing in around $700/month at this point. Most of it is passive income. But, I've been entertaining myself with some seasonal trivia games each month. Currently, I have a few Passover Games that you can see here. They've b
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03/24/2023
The 1st time I did a 30 in 30 day challenge for my business was in August 2010. It's actually what got me in the habit of blogging and using blogging (and SEO) to grow my business. Those of you who know me, know that this was a game changer for me. Were all my blog post good? No. Did all my pos
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02/01/2023
I just wanted to give a quick update on my Etsy shop. Remember, this is just a side hobby of mine and is creating a small incremental income stream for me.I started my shop on July 24, 2022. (At least that's when I added my first listing). I'm selling printables, so they are low priced product
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12/29/2022
I'm trying something new. Around 3 months ago, I opened a new Etsy shop where I sell some printables. So far so good, and my shop is doing pretty well for its young age. I have about 40 listings in it. Now, I'm trying to make some seasonal offerings as they tend to do pretty well and can give m
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11/04/2022
Hey everyone. I know sometimes picking paint colors is challenging. I've helped hundred of homeowners (and home buyers) do this. Personally, I think it's kind of fun and comes naturally to me. But, I know it's not always so easy for many that only do this once in a while. And, I know sometimes
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05/20/2021
I'm used to thinking about the cost things on my business and doing the ROI...whether it's the actual return on investment for the spending or the return on my time. Yes, I often think about opportunity costs...like if I saved time by using an online tool, I can reinvest that time. I could use t
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05/13/2021
I was just wondering what your favorite color (or colors) are for bedrooms...and whether or not your opinion changes when you are selling a home. In general, when people, when people are planning to live and stay in their home, I really believe that people should choose a color they love...and on
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05/13/2021
Years ago, I wrote an article on my site about how to test paint samples on your walls. It tells you about all the watchouts when you are using paint testers to find the right paint shade, as well as the best way to use those testers. But, since then, I've found a newer and better way to test pai
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05/10/2021
Well of course that depends... In case you haven't noticed, I love hardwood floors. We have seen and refinished some pretty old and authentic wood floors. I believe the oldest ones we have done came from a home that was built in 1726. Yes, that is one of the cool things about living in one of t
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04/05/2021
As I'm sure you know, there's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to help sell a house faster. Sometimes things just need to be cleaned up. And, of course at other times, some rooms need to lightened or brightened...of should we say neutralized?!Now i'm not here to make judgments on whether someo
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02/19/2021
