AxiomBlueprint Guideshttps://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/Plain-language guides for owner operators, network builders and small contractors.en-usWhat are the basic ADA clearance checks on a small commercial plan?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/ada-clearances-checklist-basics/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/ada-clearances-checklist-basics/Invalid DateThe basic ADA clearance checks on a small commercial plan are three things. Can a wheelchair user turn around (turning space)? Can they reach what theWhat is the 3-2-1 backup rule and how do I apply it to a homelab?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/backup-3-2-1-for-a-homelab/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/backup-3-2-1-for-a-homelab/Invalid DateThe 3-2-1 backup rule means keeping three copies of your data, on two different types of storage, with one copy stored offsite.How do I work out my real cost per mile as an owner operator?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/cost-per-mile-for-owner-operators/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/cost-per-mile-for-owner-operators/Invalid DateYour real cost per mile is your total operating costs for a period divided by the total miles you drove in that period, including empty miles.How do I subnet a home or small office network?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/how-to-subnet-a-home-or-small-office-network/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/how-to-subnet-a-home-or-small-office-network/Invalid DateSubnetting means cutting one block of IP addresses into smaller blocks, each one a separate network.How do I write a contractor estimate that covers labor, materials and overhead?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/how-to-write-a-small-contractor-estimate/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/how-to-write-a-small-contractor-estimate/Invalid DateA contractor estimate covers labor, materials and overhead by building the price in layers. Start with direct costs (labor and materials), add a shareHow does IFTA work, and what do I do each quarter?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/ifta-fuel-tax-explained-quarterly-filing/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/ifta-fuel-tax-explained-quarterly-filing/Invalid DateIFTA, the International Fuel Tax Agreement, is an agreement among the member U.S. states and Canadian provinces.Is this load worth taking once deadhead, fuel and waiting time are included?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/is-this-load-worth-it-deadhead-math/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/is-this-load-worth-it-deadhead-math/Invalid DateA load is generally worth considering when what you keep per mile, after deadhead, fuel and unpaid waiting time, still covers your costs and leaves the…How do I do simple job costing for a one-person trade business?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/job-costing-for-one-person-trades/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/job-costing-for-one-person-trades/Invalid DateSimple job costing means tracking what each job actually costs you (your labor, materials, and a share of your overhead) and comparing it to what youWhat is the difference between markup and margin, and which one do I price with?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/markup-vs-margin-for-contractors/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/markup-vs-margin-for-contractors/Invalid DateMarkup and margin both describe the same profit, but they measure it against different things. Markup is profit as a percentage of your cost. Margin iHow does per diem work for truck drivers?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/per-diem-for-truck-drivers-explained/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/per-diem-for-truck-drivers-explained/Invalid DatePer diem for truck drivers is a flat daily amount used in place of tracking every meal and incidental cost.How do I plan a PoE power budget for access points, phones and cameras?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/poe-budget-planning/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/poe-budget-planning/Invalid DatePlan a PoE power budget by adding up the maximum power each device can draw, comparing that total to the switch's overall PoE budget, checking each…How do I price a lawn mowing job so it pays for the time and the truck?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/price-a-lawn-mowing-job/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/price-a-lawn-mowing-job/Invalid DateA good lawn mowing price covers three things: your labor time, your travel time, and the cost of running your truck and equipment. It also has to leavHow much should an owner operator set aside for quarterly estimated taxes?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/quarterly-estimated-taxes-for-owner-operators/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/quarterly-estimated-taxes-for-owner-operators/Invalid DateAn owner-operator often sets aside part of every settlement to cover two things: self-employment tax and income tax.How do I size a UPS for my homelab?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/size-a-ups-for-your-homelab/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/size-a-ups-for-your-homelab/Invalid DateYou size a UPS for a homelab by measuring how many watts your gear actually draws and choosing a UPS whose watt rating comfortably exceeds that load.How should an owner operator track expenses and receipts so tax time is easy?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/track-expenses-and-receipts-owner-operator/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/track-expenses-and-receipts-owner-operator/Invalid DateAn owner-operator may find it helpful to keep business receipts, log them within a week of the purchase, and pay business costs from a separate…How do I track subcontractor insurance certificates and expiry dates?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/track-subcontractor-insurance-certificates/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/track-subcontractor-insurance-certificates/Invalid DateA subcontractor's certificate of insurance (COI) shows what coverage was reported on the day it was issued. To track them, keep one record per subcontHow should I split a homelab or home network into VLANs?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/vlan-design-for-a-homelab/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/vlan-design-for-a-homelab/Invalid DateSplit your network by trust level: put untrusted or noisy devices (smart-home gadgets, guests) on their own VLANs, keep servers on another, and reserve…What does it cost to run my homelab each month?https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/what-does-your-homelab-cost-to-run/https://axiomblueprintstore.com/learn/what-does-your-homelab-cost-to-run/Invalid DateYour homelab's monthly cost is its average power draw in watts, times the hours it runs, divided by 1,000, times your electricity price per kWh.