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What Are Home Gallery Stores?
March 19th, 2011 |Home Gallery Stores is a family-owned furniture store who has been in the business of providing quality products at exceptional prices since 1913. Lee Krumbein, who is the current President of the business, is the son to Nathaniel, who helped his father (along with his two brothers), build the company to the impressive success that it is today.
Why Home Gallery Stores Are So Successful
There are many reasons why Home Gallery Stores have remained a top-rated choice for home furnishings for nearly a century. This is a company that started out as a small dream…
Who is Sauder Woodworking Co.?
March 15th, 2011 |One of the most well-known names in the furniture business today is Sauder Woodworking Co. For over seven decades, they have provided quality pieces that are so moderately-priced that they have become the brand to turn to for anyone on a budget. Primary living spaces, kitchens, offices, nurseries and playrooms all provide the perfect place for their well-made furniture.
Birth of the Company
In 1934, Erie Sauder had nothing more than an eighth grade education and a few tools but he had to find a way to provide for his family as they were just coming out of the Great…
Who Is Carolina Cottage?
March 10th, 2011 |I stumbled across a nifty little importer of furniture I think you should know about.
Carolina Cottage, by Carolina Chair & Table, has been importing furniture to their Greensboro, North Carolina headquarters for many years. They pride themselves on supplying consumers with timeless designs that are functional yet practical. Their furniture is well constructed, offers exceptional value, and they have many styles and colours to choose from
Designed For Families
Each Carolina Cottage piece is designed for families, couples and young professionals to complement the decor of every room of your home, urban loft, historical residence, mountain home, beach cottage…
Who Is Dutailier Gliders?
March 9th, 2011 |What a gorgeous piece of furniture this is! Ever heard of a Dutailier Glider? Well I just found a company online that offers free shipping on this beautiful Glider with Open Base and Ottoman.
Dutailier seems to know what producing quality is all about.
These wooden rocking chairs showcase a combination of design, comfort, and practicality. You could also say this ottoman and glider combo provides the appeal and sophistication that is hard to find these days.
The Dutailier glider’s ergonomically constructed frame will pamper you. This stunningly stylish and comfortable glider will provide the ultimate sitting experience, letting you…
Who Is Storkcraft?
March 8th, 2011 |Storkcraft is a 60 year old manufacturer of children’s furniture based in British Columbia, Canada. They started as a one man operation working from a suburban garage. Today the name Storkcraft has become a trusted brand worldwide.
Quality Comes First
Storkcraft’s team of engineers and designers employ sophisticated high-tech tools to ensure that they are always at the forefront of the juvenile furniture industry. A commitment to quality runs throughout the organization. Their high standards are internationally recognized and they are members of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Unmatched craftsmanship and quality are the ultimate difference between Storkcraft baby and…
Where Should I Live?
February 15th, 2011 |Where Should I Live?
If you had unlimited money and unlimited resources, where would you live?
Think about it for a second. If you could live anywhere on the planet, regardless of the cost or the hassle it would take to get there, where would it be? For some people, a return to their home country or hometown is ideal. Other people reject the place of their birth in search of new opportunities and experiences. Still others want to live in a certain place because of its creature comforts . . . white sand beaches or easy access to skiing…
What Is Solar Power?
February 2nd, 2011 |What Is Solar Power?
Solar power is energy that comes from the Earth’s Sun. When scientists and ecologists speak about harnessing solar energy, they talk about finding technologies that collect solar rays and store that energy, converting it for use in heating homes and energizing the batteries which power everything from cars to flashlights. You might be wondering what “solar rays” are.
What Are Solar Rays?
The Sun produces solar rays through the process of nuclear fusion. The same process which explodes hydrogen bombs also power the vast energies of the stars. Only a tiny fraction of the…
Who Is Porter-Cable?
January 22nd, 2011 |If you’ve ever worked extensively with power tools, chances are you are somewhat familiar with the Porter-Cable name. Even if you’ve never used one of their tools, you probably at least know they make power tools. Porter-Cable is a name that has been associated with power tools for a century and, despite many ups and downs, still remains a strong player in the market.
The Old Days
Porter-Cable is primarily known for:
- Creating the first portable belt sander
- Creating the first helical-drive circular saw
- Creating the first portable band saw
While this much is true, there is of…
Who Is JessEm?
January 21st, 2011 |If you have been into woodworking for any length of time, you’ve probably come across the JessEm name a few times. JessEm is one of the leading manufacturers of wood routers and other woodworking tools, so it’s practically impossible to avoid them if you are in the business. But who is this company? What makes them so special? Well, JessEm’s claim to fame is their Rout-R-Lift, a device that helped push them to the forefront of the industry. Let’s take a look it and find out how it thrust JessEm into the spotlight.
The Rout-R-Lift
In the past, if you…
What Is a Router Table?
January 20th, 2011 |Whether you are a professional woodworker or amateur do-it-yourselfer, chances are you’ve used a wood router or at the very least heard of one. Assuming you have a modicum of knowledge about wood routers and how you can use them to carve detailed designs into wood, have you ever used a router table? If not, do you know what one is? While many woodworking veterans out there may shake their head at such a question, there are plenty of folks that are just getting started and have some questions. That is who this piece is aimed at; the guys that…
How to Select a Lift Chair
January 19th, 2011 |When you first begin searching for your lift chair, chances are you’ll find yourself swimming in a huge industry that offers countless options for mobility challenged adults. Don’t let this intimidate you. The benefits from purchasing a lift chair are well worth the research and money you’ll invest in your chair. When you buy a lift chair, you’re not only investing in a piece of furniture that will give you increased independence. You’re investing in your own health and wellness. You deserve only the best chair for your body.
Body Size
The first and most important factor to help guide…
What is a Chair Lift: New Options for Limited Mobility Adults
January 18th, 2011 |Many adults have never heard of a lift chair, especially if they’ve never worked with mobility limited adults before. Some automatically think of a lift chair as a van lift to transport wheelchairs or a chair that lifts people up stairways. On the contrary, lift chairs are chairs that slowly rise and sink in an arching motion to provide comfortable recliners for adults who cannot sit down or stand up comfortably. Such disability is often independent of age and is commonly seen in adults who have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or osteoporosis.
Enabling Independence
Lift chairs are wonderful because they allow…
Who Is Electrolux?
January 8th, 2011 |If you’ve ever shopped around for a major appliance you’ve probably come across Electrolux products. Like many folks out there, you may have never heard of this brand and assumed that because of that it was no good. Well, you would be mistaken! Electrolux is no Johnny-come-lately cheap knock-off. This brand has been around for years and can hang with the big dogs in the appliance market. Let’s take a look at where they came from and how they got to where they are today.
Inception
It all began back in 1918 when Swedish companies Svenska Elektron AB (a sales…
What Is a Whole House Surge Protector?
January 3rd, 2011 |What Is a Whole House Surge Protector?
With home computers now as common as washers and dryers, the electronic devices in our home that are vulnerable to electric surges and damage are even more important. Your family keeps all sorts of important documents on the computer, from financial details to photographs and music collections. As more and more electronic devices are added to a home, the necessity for protection against electric surges increases. A whole house surge protector acts like a giant version of the familiar surge protector strip we see every day–preventing stray electric charges from enter the home…
What Causes Bed Bugs?
December 6th, 2010 |What Causes Bed Bugs?
An explosion in the bed bug population in America over the past year has led people to wonder–what causes bed bugs? No venue is safe from the infestation, as chic upscale boutiques in Manhattan are affected just as much as rundown low-rent apartment buildings. So what causes bed bugs, anyway?
Forget what you think you know about bed bugs. The first thing most people assume when they hear about a home infested with bed bugs is that the home must be filthy. In reality, there is no connection between bed bugs and a dirty environment.
What…
What Is Buy to Let Home Insurance?
November 10th, 2010 |What Is Buy to Let Home Insurance?
Buy to let home insurance is sometimes called “landlord insurance.” It’s a crucial piece of insurance for any property investor planning on renting out their property. Buy to let home insurance provides extra insurance protection for house owners planning to rent their property–coverage that isn’t normally offered with regular homeowner’s insurance coverage.
What Does Buy to Let Home Insurance Do?
Buy to let home insurance is designed to protect your investment in the event of a tragedy or destructive event that can lead to lost money. Different types of…
How Much is My House Worth?
July 21st, 2010 |How Much is My House Worth?
You might wonder how much home equity you have left. Whether you need to sell your house right away or you want to get a new low interest rate through refinancing your home or taking out a new line of credit.
Maybe you’ve done renovations on your home recently and you want to compare the old value of the home through tax records to what you estimate to be the new value. Whatever the reason, finding out a ballpark figure (or even a very precise and professional estimate) is not difficult. To figure out if…
Where Are the Best Places to Retire?
January 11th, 2010 |Where are the best places to retire?
Choosing a spot to live out your life after retirement is no small task. Yes you want to live somewhere nice, but you want to spend your golden years in a location that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Also, while you are retired you aren’t dead yet. You need a spot that offers plenty of recreation and other perks while still saving you a little money in the process.
Here in the United States, there are plenty of retirement options that fit the bill. Here’s a breakdown of the top…
What Are the Top Ten Christmas Decorations in 2009?
October 23rd, 2009 |Top 10 Christmas Ornaments in 2009
It’s about time to start thinking about Christmas decorations for 2009.
If you have to get the ornament crates out of the attic, it’s always nice to buy a few special Christmas decorations to add into the mix and excite you as you decorate your Christmas tree again.
To give you ideas for new Christmas decorations to add to your holiday collection, I’ve compiled a list of the top Christmas decorations in 2009.
Seasons Greetings!
- Thomas Kinkade White Christmas Animated Snowman Figure – The Thomas Kincade Collection from Ashton-Drake is among the most
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