The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has released its first ebook designed to help retailers better serve their customers. CRI is the trade association representing U.S. carpet manufacturers. The Carpet Chronicles: Highlights from the CRI ...
Not all home offices are created equal. Many of us toil away in glorified storage areas, constantly digging out our computers from a sea of off-season holiday decorations, children's toys, and unfiled paperwork. If one of your New Year's ...
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Protect your bookcases from damage, and your mother-in-law's white-glove test, by following our simple maintenance procedures. We've done the research and compiled a guide to the most efficient cleaning techniques. Bookcase Care If ...
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Who couldn’t use a little peace and calm in their working life? Zen office furniture is one way to get just that. By helping us to concentrate on simplicity and purpose, instead of techy toys and frills, this style fosters a more ...
Simple actions by consumers and food retailers can dramatically cut the 1.3 billion tonnes of food lost or wasted each year and help shape a sustainable future, according to a new global campaign to cut food waste launched today by the UN ...
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Nokia swung to a net profit during the fourth quarter, as it sold a growing number of Windows Phone-based smartphones. The company reported fourth-quarter sales of 8.04 billion euros ($10.71 billion), down 20% year-on-year, making a net ...
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The group of U.S. Senators who are leading an effort to develop a bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill want it to include a so-called STEM visa. The bipartisan group of eight senators Monday released the framework for an immigration ...
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1. The word "pergola" is derived from the Latin "pergula," a term which refers to projecting eaves. While pergolas can extend from your home to provide shelter over a patio, they also can be used as freestanding elements to shade a walkway. ...
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You've made the decision to purchase a water fountain. That's great! But with so many to choose from, how to you pick the fountain that's right for you? There are many great fountains out there, and you can't have them all. But with these ...
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With just a little care, genuine hardwood furniture will last a lifetime—several lifetimes, in fact. Taking good care of your solid wood furniture ensures that it will beautiful and useful for years to come. Heat, Humidity and ...
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Sugar is among the most important topics within the food industry. Initially a rare and high-priced product, the former white gold has become an excessively used commodity. Nowadays the industry trend is towards a reduction of sugar content ...
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A global campaign designed to help retailers and consumers cut down on food waste has been launched by the United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organisation and civil society partners. The 'Think. Eat. Save. Reduce Your Footprint' campaign, ...
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A recent breakthrough in storage research may someday produce a new type of solid-state device that can be used like a hard disk drive and holds 1,000 times as much data. An international team of researchers led by a Massachusetts ...
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Marks & Spencer (M&S) is to open a very different type of store this Thursday when a two-day Oxfam pop-up Shwop Shop is unveiled at its flagship Marble Arch store. The Shwop Shop will be a one-of-a-kind secondhand store that will sell the ...
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Wood patio furniture has become quite popular in the past few years. Many people enjoy the beauty and rustic look that wood can offer to their outdoor area. Wooden patio tables, wood patio chairs and other patio furniture accessories can be ...