Organize Online Part 3
Research Made Simple
In conclusion of the Organize Online series using the Internet to make life easier, I've compiled a list of resources that provide reference, aids, and/or services.
- Housing rentals - we rarely need to pick up a paper with the classifieds anymore. The places on the Internet provide easy access and viewing of rental properties. Many realtor sites have rental listings now, and national sites like www.rent.com, www.forrent.com, and www.apartments.com provide rentals all over the U.S.
- Domestic help - it is sometimes a difficult task to find domestic assistance, however the Internet has made this task a lot easier. For housekeepers, there's the nationwide Merry Maids service (www.merrymaids.com) and Maids Int'l (www.maids.com), to name a couple. And, to find a nanny, there's www.enannysource.com.
- Legal filings - you don't need to make a trip to the court house for some court filings these days. Just search for the court in your area and check out their web site for their forms and online filing options.
In California, you can go to http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ for help and online forms. - Pay tickets - you can pay your traffic tickets online now at most online courthouses. Again, check for your court house web site.
- Traffic court - spending time at traffic school is no longer needed -- you now have the option to attend traffic school online. Just check with your court house for info on this.
- Education - the Internet is abundant with educational institutions that provide online education with diplomas and degrees. In the U.S. there's www.classesusa.com with a selection of online degree programs. The EDU Directory at www.edu-directory.org will help you find an online continuing education program, and www.elearners.com will help lead you to online diploma programs.
If you need to look up a word while studying, just go to www.dictionary.com for definitions! - Transportation - if you're tired of traffic, you can try 1-800-commute at www.1800commute.org for assistance in finding others to carpool or vanpool with. Or, you can arrange a train reservation, or cab service online, too.
- Travel - in part one, I listed making airline reservations online. However, if you're just driving somewhere and need a map or directions, you don't need to dig up that map or Thomas Guide anymore. Just go to www.mapquest.com and get your travel route. And, if you want to know the weather in any given location, just go to www.weatherbug.com for free, live streaming weather reports.
- Space planning - you don't have to be an expert to plan a space. Try The Container Store's Plan a Space service at http://www.containerstore.com/plan/index.jhtml.
- Bills - most utility, phone, and credit card vendors provide online direct payment, as well as checking your statement activities. Check with your vendor for info on this.
Well, these lists provide a small hint of what you can do on the Internet to save time and put information and resources at your fingertips. If you just found one thing in this series to help make your life easier, than I've accomplished my goal! Surf away!
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