As small business owners across America continue to search for creative ways to minimize expenses, they may be overlooking one of their largest expenses: worker absences and dips in productivity due to injury from office furniture, work chairs, and improperly set up workstations causes billions in losses to private businesses each year. Recent studies indicate that if business owners replaced aging office furnishings with contemporary office furniture, they could stand to boost worker productivity by more than 15% every year. Even companies that have made the investment in ergonomic, commercial office furniture may find that they can minimize worker absence…
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Despite the fact that we use our air conditioner on a daily basis, most of us don’t know how to take care of them or even how they work. The air conditioning unit is, to many, a bit of a mystery. Often we don’t even know about problems existing in our units until it’s time for a full HVAC system replacement. AC maintenance is an important part of being a responsible homeowner — but there’s more to maintaining your HVAC system than just that. While you should have the number of a responsible AC repair company on hand, there are…
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If you are a homeowner, one of your responsibilities will be to keep your plumbing system clear and functional. Without the unhindered passage of water, you won’t be able to wash dishes, shower, or remove waste from your home. Before calling a professional plumbing service for minor plumbing repairs, many people try household remedies for plumbing problems. For example, for a clogged drain, you should first turn on your water and let it flow down your drain for 30 seconds. The next step is to pour baking soda down the drain. Pour vinegar down the drain after the baking soda…
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If your property relies on a septic system for wastewater management, you may be wondering about the best way to maintain your system. One of the first questions that should come to mind is what is septic tank pumping? Professional septic pumping services should be a part of any home maintenance plan. Septic tanks require periodic cleaning (pumping) and maintenance to ensure reliable service. Septic systems with pumps require pumping and maintenance about every three years for the average household. Depending on the conditions, your property may need to have your system pumped more frequently. There are clear signs your…
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The popularity of metal roofs has grown in the last few years as more homeowners use different asphalt roof shingle brands for their property. A study conducted in 2017 suggested that the metal roofing market share rose by approximately 3% annually. It also found that about 15% of asphalt roofing contractors near me used metal roofing sheets. Metal roofing sheets offer homeowners numerous benefits, including prolonged warranties, durability, vast color options, and energy savings. When installing a metal roof, you want to collaborate with expert asphalt roofing companies who can execute the task professionally. There are numerous reasons why property…
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Bathrooms have unique challenges when it comes to mobility issues because wheelchairs and walkers have trouble fitting in the tight spaces. Installing handicapped bathrooms in the home can improve the quality of life for those who live there. A bathroom contractor can review your needs, design a plan, and execute it so everyone inside the home is comfortable getting in and out of the bathroom on a daily basis. The following are some guidelines to think about when talking to your contractor about your bathroom remodeling plan. Bathroom Sink A standard bathroom sink is 31 inches, so for a person…
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How much preparation have you done for the summer? Every year, it seems like everyone has loads of time to prepare for the warm summer months — and then they?re gone in a flash, with some of your planning never realized — and you?ll need to wait for another year to pass. It doesn?t need to be that way this summer. Are you looking for a way to get ahead of your planning? Follow this checklist of common summer must-dos so that you take full advantage of that spike in sunshine. 1. Plant Your Vegetables Now Did you know that…
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Curb appeal is often one of the most important considerations for homebuyers. After all, if your home does not look good from the outside, it may turn off some people from ever wanting to see the inside. Real estate agents almost universally agree that landscaping improvements are one of the most important things you can do to increase your home’s value when looking to sell. Furthermore, landscape improvements are worth the money you spend, improving your home’s value by nearly 15% and garnering a return on investment anywhere from 150% to 215%. Here are some landscaping improvements you can make…
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A lost art. Handcrafted and hand tooled items are not a large part of what we find available for ourselves when we get ready to purchase items for our home and our office. As a result, creations made from woodworking cutting tools by skilled craftsmen are often in high demand. While many consumers may be satisfied with mass produced home furnishings that are never touched by anything but a machine, there is still a real market for unique, personal, and often special ordered items created with the finest woodworking cutting tools and a skilled woodworker. Are You Unimpressed with the…
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For years, Coachella has been the “it” festival. But as time goes by, the performers are becoming less edgy and more predictable. And it’s not even the festival anymore — it’s the rampant capitalist culture that surrounds it. From floral headbands to makeup lines, the music festival has become a means of capitalist culture, commodified for well-to-do yuppies to bathe in the new-age hippie aesthetic. And now, Crate and Barrel is making sure to cash in on the trend too, with their latest and not-so-greatest like of Coachella-inspired luxury contemporary furniture and decor. When we buy modern furniture, we certainly…