7 Tech Habits You Should Have

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So you know how to use your computer but do you have good tech habits? These habits are something that we here at RyansSearch think are important for anyone who uses technology, because these are things that can keep your personal info safe, help save you money, and help to avoid frustration. So here are some great tech habits that every single one of us should have. Change Your Privacy Settings on Social Media: As you are probably already aware of, social networks like Facebook and Twitter aren’t poster children for privacy. This means that to keep your information private you will need to go and tweak the privacy settings on your social media outlets to make sure people only …

COLD WEATHER AHEAD

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With it getting colder outside we thought we would give you a couple of tips to go along with this info-graphic. While these tips are more helpful for our friends in the North, weather these days is so unpredictable it’s better to be safe than sorry. If you have to go outside the house, make sure that your car’s gas tank is full so it prevents ice in the lines. It is always a great idea to keep extra blankets, chargers, flashlights, batteries, and jumper cables in your car in case you get stranded. (This tip is applicable all year round). Just in case your power goes out be sure to have enough flashlights, batteries and blankets ready. If you …

How to Strengthen Your Auto Accident Personal Injury Claim

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So you’ve been involved in a car accident and want to know if you are able to file a personal injury claim to gain compensation. Well we are going to tell you how to build a personal injury claim after an accident. First you need to know if you even have a legitimate claim. To have a legitimate claim you must be able to show that the other driver is the one who cause the accident, and that you suffered tangible damages. Tangible damages are not things such as whether or not the other driver was rude, or if your feelings were hurt. No, tangible damages include injuries which required medical/therapeutic treatment, wages lost while treating/recovering from your injuries, out-of-pocket …

Renter’s Edition: Should You Buy a House or Rent?

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Should you buy a house or should you rent? This is a question that plagues many of us and we here at RyansSearch are here to help. In our post earlier this week we looked at the costs of buying a house and both the advantages and disadvantages to owning a house. Today we will look at the costs of renting as well as it’s advantages and disadvantages to better help you make your decision. So let’s look into what it costs to rent a house. Just like with our earlier post let us first look at the upfront costs that you will have to pay to rent. Nonrefundable Deposits: These depend on your state, your living situation (pets and …

Buyer’s Addition: Should You Buy or Rent a House?

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So you are trying to decide which is the better option, should you buy a house or should you rent? We at RyansSearch understand the difficulty of this choice and are here to help! We are going to go over most of the costs of both options as well as give you a small list of pros and cons. While we can’t make the decision for you we do want you to be more informed of everything that goes with either of these choices. This post will focus on buying a house and our next post will go into renting. So lets look into what all buying a house entails. Lets first talk about the upfront costs that are paid …

How to Take Your House to the Next Level for the Holidays

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Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching and soon you will have a house full of friends and family! So we are here to give you some tips that can help you make your house look even better for this holiday season. One of the easiest things you can do is clean your carpets and your floors. This is as simple as renting a carpet cleaner and polishing your hardware floors. And I know, I know, you could just vacuum the floor but you would be surprised how different your carpets will look after a carpet cleaner runs over them. New furniture will help you impress all your house-guests during the holiday season. You don’t have to wait until Christmas to …

A Guide to Negotiating for Your New Car

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So it’s time for you to buy a new car and you want to try your hand at negotiating a lower price? Well we have found a in-depth guide to teach you how to prepare and go about negotiating the price of your new car. If you would like to learn this process please click HERE. While this may be a long guide we are confident that it will help you immensely when it comes time for you go head to head with your dealer! If you need help finding a great new car dealer in your area please click here.

9 Things to Know Before You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

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Initial consultations are usually free. Many people don’t call a lawyer because they believe it will cost too much. A good lawyer will be willing to discuss the basic facts of your case and tell you whether he believes you have a case, for free. Experience Matters. Most good lawyers limit their practice to one or two kinds of law. If you are hiring a lawyer to represent you in a personal injury case, make sure that lawyer has experience in personal injury cases. Beware of Ambulance Chasers Ambulance chasing is illegal in most States for good reason. If you were in an accident and get a call, letter or mailing from a lawyer right afterward, beware. Check with friends …

Chimney Tips to Keep Your Family Warm and Safe

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Fall chimney maintenance and proper cleaning are key steps to keeping your family safe and warm as the temperatures drop. Neglected chimneys accumulate creosote, a combustible byproduct of charred wood, along their walls. Add to that a high internal flue temperature and you’ve got a potentially dangerous chimney fire on your hands. The best way to avoid a house fire caused by the fireplace or chimney is to hire a professional chimney sweep to inspect for cracks and loose bricks. He’ll also clean your chimney. Chimney inspections are typically broken down into three categories. Level 1 is a standard, annual inspection for chimneys that have no major changes to investigate. The chimney inspector will examine the interior and exterior, as …