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Have you noticed a sleep related recurring theme here? The thing I noticed was changing diapers as much as you can when you're home will make Mom feel much better. Remember, she has to change all of them while you're back at work.

Hello all, I am preparing to start a small part time residential washing company. What suggestions do you have for a good basic book on technique, chemicals, etc.? I want to get started early next year (after our second baby in 16 months is born!) so right now I'm researching and building a business plan. I've already learned a lot from all of you while lurking this site, thanks. Thanks in advance for you help. Jim

Thanks Don, Yes, I'm also interested in doing roofs. My plan is to start out being able to do just about anything at a residence. I'm about 20 min north of the Villages so there's a ton of residential work out there. I'll create this niche and go from there.

Don, thanks for the offer. I'd love to take you up on that sometime. I have to admit I had to find a change from Hooters, so now I go to the Wing House! Thanks for the advice all. I am picking up all kinds of stuff from the bbs. It's great to talk to people who are successful at this and pick up from them. Mostly it's proof that I can pull this off. This is a bit of a turn from my regular government service job. Now if I can only get my lovely wife to pop out our new little tax deduction before the end of the year so we can make out on taxes.......... Jim

Hi all, I'm new to the site absorbing up as much knowledge as I can to start a small washing business. Thank you very much for all of the great information. Now the reason for my post. I am a firefighter/paramedic full time looking into this as a side job. Speaking professionally, pretty much any first aid kit you pick up in a general store will do you well, I have a wal-mart kit that I added latex gloves, sunburn cream and bite ointment to. Having a card that contains your medical history and/or allergies is a GREAT idea. I would only suggest that if you work alone that you put this list in your wallet and include an emergency contact, or if it is a significant medical situation (like being a diabetic for example) a medical alert bracelet is best. I can say with some certainty that no one will be going through your medical kit since we bring our own. Your wallet will be transported with you and if you are unable to communicate the hospital staff will look through you wallet for any personal information including insurance, address, personal contacts, etc... If you work with a crew the best place to keep this information is somewhere everyone will remember. Be careful out there, because now you know who's coming if your not!!