EXPERT ADVICE

I’m a frequent student at YouTube University. If you’re not sure what that is, it’s basically the practice of searching keywords on YouTube to learn how to do things. Need to replace a truck headlight? YouTube it. Need to learn a new workout? YouTube it. Need help with finances? Well, you get the idea. The only problem is that while some YouTube videos are made by experts, others, well, aren’t. And there’s nothing worse than bad advice when you’re trying to learn a new skill.

Enter: The San Joaquin Magazine How To section. Our How Tos read like written YouTube videos, teaching readers how to do everything from choose the right bank to replace their curtains. The difference is, instead of crossing your fingers and hoping your “teacher” is an expert, we’ve actually consulted the experts for each category. So, if you want to learn the ins and outs of buying custom furniture, we have Kathleen Jennison, interior designer and owner of her own design company that specializes in custom furniture, to give you the 411. If you’re not quite sure what’s up with your water, have no fear, the specialists from Fidelis Elite Systems are here and can not only tell you how to detect a problem, but how to fix it, too. As I see it, what’s better than getting an expert to teach you what you don’t already know?

So, dive in on page 49 and see what catches your eye. Maybe you’ll find the advice you’ve always been looking for, or maybe you’ll discover new tips and tricks you didn’t even know you needed to know. Either way, we know there’s a lot to be learned with our fellow SJC residents as our guides.

Last Thoughts

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