There are a lot of guns in the US – over 300,000,000, according to the Congressional Research Service. Some people use their guns regularly for hunting or carrying/self-defense, but many have guns that were given to them or that they bought years ago that are simply stored away in closets, displays, or safes. Oftentimes these guns […]
Month: May 2017
7 Things to Know about Hail Claims
Each year insurance adjusters get ready to kick off the “storm season” with a trip to the Upstate of SC in March, and each year the Upstate delivers. This year was no different as the Upstate got pummeled by hail right on schedule, and many homeowners found themselves on the phone with their insurance company trying to […]
Small Business Spotlight: Dixon Pest Solutions
In SC, we have a lot of pest problems. Ants. Termites. Cockroaches (HUGE ones). Mosquitos. Bed bugs. Rodents. And those are just a small handful of the disgusting pest possibilities. So having a good, reliable pest control expert is one of the most valuable things you can find. It seems like most people like to call the Orkins […]
Small Business Spotlight: PLG Auto Restoration
For the next several weeks, we’re going to highlight some local small businesses that are doing uniquely amazing things in the Upstate. Feel free to comment or email me with any local businesses you think are worthy of being in TGM’s “Small Business Spotlight.” This week’s spotlight is on a business that could change the way […]
IKEA kitchen review… two years later
Two years ago, my wife and I decided it was time to overhaul our almost 50 year-old kitchen. We made plans to remove several walls, add an island, move the sink, under-mount lights and electrical outlets, and install all new cabinetry, including an oversized pantry. We had everything figured out to a t, and then we […]