When Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine submits grant proposals to foundations, the group breaks down program income budgets into three categories: committed, pending, and planned. Committed income ...

Construction projects are successful when all individuals work closer to a shared vision. However, communique breakdowns are not unusual when plans are unclear or inconsistent. Professional planning ...

Planning ahead and budgeting can help prevent unexpected costs and ensure your projects go smoothly from start to finish.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Capital improvement projects are defined as projects costing over $10,000 and taking more than one year to complete. Funding for these projects comes from sales tax, loans, developer contributions and ...

Improving curb appeal doesn’t always require a major renovation or a big budget. With just a weekend and a few simple updates, you can give your home’s exterior a fresh, welcoming look. Many of these ...