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creating an attractive visual display in your retail store

The way in which merchandise is put on display can have a big impact on whether or not a customer decides to buy that product. For example, if racks of clothes are disorganized or cluttered, a patron may lose interest, move to a different area of the store or simply leave. Nobody wants to sort through piles of clothes to find what they’re after. This concept applies to any product, no matter what you’re selling. Check out these tips to help you...

do’s and don’ts of modern decorating

Decorating your home certainly isn’t clear-cut – much of it is combining trends with your own personal style. But there are certain rules that you should always adhere to if you’re trying to stick to a contemporary design. Following these do’s and don’ts can help your home look fresh, modern and stylish: Do use color sparingly While a traditional modern design often embraces a neutral color palette, feel free to introduce pops of color here and there. To avoid overpowering the...

ways to remove formaldehyde from your home or business

Maintaining a healthy and clean office or home means keeping a close eye on the indoor air quality. One chemical that often finds its way into indoor spaces is formaldehyde. This is a colorless and odorless chemical that can be found in building materials and household products, such as glues and other adhesives, pressed-wood products, paint, cigarette smoke, disinfectants and more. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, formaldehyde is a type of human carcinogen, which is a cancer-causing substance....

breathe easier at night with these eco-friendly bedroom design ideas

You spend a lot of time in your bedroom, most of which involves sleeping. According to the American Time Use Survey, the average American age 15 and older spent an average of eight hours and 44 minutes sleeping per day. That adds up to quite a lot of time in the bedroom. And that isn’t counting the hours and minutes you spend in there talking on the phone, eating or just hanging out. This is why it’s important to keep an...

creating a more effective conference room

Many companies use conference rooms for office lunches, client meetings, presentations, business calls and more. It’s a space that’s consistently being used at all times of the day, so it’s essential that the room is as functional and effective as it can be. When designing your conference room, include these essentials to enhance the beauty of the space and help employees to be as productive as possible: Bamboo flooring You want the flooring in your conference room to be able to stand up...