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Hey, thanks! I'm looking into those France corncobs. They also offer a 5 yr part/ 1 yr labor warranty (with caveats, etc., of course). Anyhow, seems like they may have figured a few things out (they have been making sign lighting products forever).

We have been having problems with LED corncobs failing. These are usually for large cabinet signs that were designed for HID lamps. These lamps are installed correctly, with adequate ventilation, exceeding manufacturer's recommendation for the amount of air (envelope) around each lamp...

My daughter got the GI bill and we spent the money we saved for a new truck. Military life suited her, and she blossomed!

Shipping is a substantial expense for a commodity product like vinyl. Might as well have them print it for you before they ship it.

Most kids aren't geniuses or star athletes that can get scholarships. And most high school kids can't make enough money working part time and during the summer to make much of a dent in their college costs. College loans are a fact of life for the vast majority of young people. The good thing...

If you are offering a unique product, you might be able to raise your prices. If you are in an underserved market, you might be able to raise your prices. If you are offering the same services as everyone else, you will need to be aware of market prices and figure out other ways to increase...

Inflation is great if you already have yours. Just sit back and let your wealth accumulate. Max out on iBonds. At 9.6% who's complaining? On the other hand, it sucks if you are middle class or poor. (like 70% of the country). Recession is great as long as you keep your job or don't have to...

John Miller's advice on mounting the letters is good. You will want a mechanical fastener (VHB tape will fail with vinyl because the plasticizers in the vinyl will eventually migrate into the adhesive). See if the client will accept an anti-graffiti film (such as Vandal-Guard) over the logo...

"Liberal Arts" is a shortened version of "Liberal Arts and Sciences." I don't recommend you go to college and just read philosophy and English literature; most quality schools will require a range of courses including math and science. Read the Georgetown study and it will make more sense.

I would re-evaluate the name. It's been done to death (like "Landscapers R Us"). Keep the logo clean. If you want to be creative, Dan over at Kickcharge Creative has a decent portfolio that is easy to rip off ideas from (he must not mind because I see his style everywhere).

I have dozens of sources for routed dimensional letters. Gemini has been the most reliable for acrylic, composite, and metal with high quality and consistently good service. I use other sources for HDU foam and cedar (yes, cedar is still very popular in the midwest). Most of my clients give...

It's worth noting the students with liberal arts dgrees fare better (almost $200,00 in lifetime earnings on average) than those with any other degree. According to this study ( https://1gyhoq479ufd3yna29x7ubjn-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/Liberal-Arts-ROI.pdf ), career earnings of...

I think I understand... In the world you describe, a 4.0 GPA is like a 5.0 GPA back in my day (straight As, not a single B or lower, ever, not even one B+). Now you can get a B in an AP class, but still report a 4.0 GPA (a perfect GPA), and it is even possible to get a better than perfect (?!)...

My problem with Lustreboard is with the factory finish failing after a few years. If you paint the boards or cover them with a vinyl print they work okay (still wood, water will eventually find its way in through the edge trim or, especially, the holes where the clips are attached). I've used...

Osmo makes a nice line of finishing oils that would be worth taking a look at. Regular old tung oil would be a second choice. The wood will turn gray from UV exposure. Amber tinted spar varnish will preserve the color longer and provide a thick, gloss finish. All of these will need to be...

I would weld a steel or aluminum frame with engineered attachments to the post (which also must be engineered correctly before I will agree to use it). Spending $300.00 – $500.00 for stamped drawings is a small price to pay if you do not understand the material qualities, environmental...

I could care less about UX design. Since the advent of no-code development anybody who cares to can develop their own app. The bar to entry is so low that it is not worth my time. Back in the day, you needed to grow wheat, thresh it, store it, and mill it before you could bake a cake. Now...

You can buy a Cricket (or even better, a Silhouette Cameo) for under $300 (Cameo on sale right now for $279.00 and can cut 12" x 10', 15" available). A 28" U.S. Cutter ( a much better choice for sign making) can be had, new, for $329. Any of those things will smoke a 4b (I had two and spent...

Before the internet and peer-to-peer sharing, font licenses were purchased by printers and typesetting companies. You couldn't just find a font on the internet and download it for nothing (note: most "free" fonts you find on the internet are not licensed for commercial work). With the advent...

I guess if the customer will install the sign, they can remove it as well (and take accurate measurements of the aluminum frame so the new sign fits). Take a picture of it square on with a telephoto lens, use that photo to inform the profile vector. Print the sign on 10mm PVC using UV inks...