How to Get Rid of Cockroaches: A Full Guide
To get rid of cockroaches, apply gel bait in small dots inside cracks and cabinet corners, dust a very thin layer of…
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James Okonkwo
Senior Reporter
James is a senior reporter at carmannews focusing on regulation, public records, and the consumer-protection stories that don't fit cleanly into one desk. His work cuts across business, tech, and health when the underlying story is the same: how a rule changed and who notices.
Credentials: Investigative reporting, public records, FOIA; 7 years on the regulatory beat.
Based in: Lagos, Nigeria
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How to Fix a Printer That Says Offline
Learn how to fix a printer offline issue with our comprehensive guide, covering Windows and Mac troubleshooting steps for a quick resolution.
How to Get Rid of Silverfish
To get rid of silverfish, dry out their habitat: run a dehumidifier and exhaust fans to pull indoor humidity down, fix leaks,…
How to Remove Sticker Residue From Any Surface Safely
You peel off a price tag, a shipping label, or an old bumper sticker, and there it is: that stubborn, gummy film…
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Read a small-business P&L without an accounting degree
A profit and loss statement is the single most useful document a small-business owner can read fluently. Most owners I work with…
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The interview question that reveals a great small hire
"Tell me about a time you fixed something nobody asked you to fix." The interview question that, again and again, predicts a…
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Why your workplace retirement account is set up wrong
The default 401(k) settings at most companies are calibrated for the average employee, who doesn't exist. carmannews walks through the three settings…
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Choosing a business bank account: 5 fees that add up
Free business checking is rarely free. carmannews compared 12 popular business accounts and found the five recurring fees that most owners don't…
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The roof contractor checklist that prevents 3 rip-offs
Roofing scams follow predictable patterns. The contractor behaviours that correlate with the worst outcomes — and the three lines in a contract…
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Handyman vs. licensed contractor: where the line really is
In every US state, the line between "handyman work" and "contractor work" is legally specific and usually misunderstood. carmannews maps the rules…