Dan Hampton tries to get cute with Katrina line

We keep telling sports-types to never, ever make a reference to a real-life disaster, because odds are it's not going to work. But they just won't listen.

Small Bites: Awards for Oregon cheeses; Muddy Boot fest; and more

Tami Parr says Oregon cheesemakers took home 20 awards from the 2010 American Cheese Society competition. Plus, Leslie Cole has a preview of the urban farming festival known as Muddy Boot, and Grant Butler reviews a new gadget we're sure you can live without. Or not?

Amish furniture store opens

There is an outlet for solid furniture made in the United States, and now it's in Peoria.

One Modesto block bucks nationwide construction trend

Construction may be at a standstill elsewhere in Stanislaus County, but it is booming on one block of central Modesto. The 900 block of Enslen Avenue, in the middle of one of the city's most desired neighborhoods, has one custom home under construction, two major renovations under way, a couple of minor projects just completed and more about to start.

Commodore's high-tech world

The bits that ain't broke ain't been fixed on the new Holden Commodore, known as the VE Series II, which arrives in showrooms this month.

Victor considers energy assessment

Suzanne Core At last week’s Victor city council meeting, Dan Gasnick of McKinstry Company presented his company’s preliminary findings based on a quick tour of Victor city government buildings.

Local furniture store still recovering from two floods

Anderson's Amish Furniture on North Mt. Juliet Road is still feeling the effects of the floods in August and in May.

Wal-Mart Finds Unsafe Practices at Factory of China Supplier of Appliances

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world’s largest retailer, has found unsafe work practices in a mainland China factory operated by Elec-Tech International Co. , which supplies the chain with home appliances.

Hart chosen as winner of Rosemary Berkel Crisp Award

A giving spirit and boundless energy both characterize Joan Hartof Carbondale, chosen as the 2010 recipient of the Rosemary BerkelCrisp Award, to be presented Sept. 18 during the 24th annual Southern IllinoisWomen's Health Conference. The award was established in 1997 tohonor Crisp, a co-founder of the health conference.

Fashion Forward

Would avocado-green appliances have existed without the paisley tops and bell-bottomed pants of the 1970s? Would colorful linoleum tile have abounded in the 1950s without the decade’s glamorous Hollywood style? The line between fashion design and home décor is a fine one, indeed.

Fashion Forward

Would avocado-green appliances have existed without the paisley tops and bell-bottomed pants of the 1970s? Would colorful linoleum tile have abounded in the 1950s without the decade’s glamorous Hollywood style? The line between fashion design and home décor is a fine one, indeed.

An end to a furniture era

From left, The Furniture Gallery owners, Judy Opheikens and Phenone Hunt, and store manager, Ruth Emerson, enjoy customers while they can in their Port Lavaca showroom on Friday. The store closes Aug. 23 after a 15-year run.

Home Style: Glorious gourds in your fall décor

Gourds are so much fun that they just scream to be used in quirky, unexpected ways in home décor.

Eastday-Huang 'sorry for the pain'

GOME Electrical Appliances founder Huang Guangyu said he respected a court ruling that upheld his 14-year prison sentence and felt sorry for Gome's shareholders but his battle with the retailer's board continues.

Wal-Mart Investigation Finds Elec-Tech Plant Unsafe, Morning Post Reports

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. found a factory operated by Elec-Tech International Co., its home-appliances supplier, in China was unsafe, the South China Morning Post reported, citing Wal-Mart spokesman Kevin Gardner.

Student, faculty artwork on display through month

MFA Candidate Group Show works on display until Oct. 3 Blow-up dolls, rainbow Slinkys and chalkboards are only some of the unusual materials used in the annual faculty and graduate student art exhibits in the art building on the Texas Tech campus. ...

IPhone-clone maker Meizu also uses Apple-style marketing

The Chinese brand and its chief executive have become adept at information leaks on upcoming products that build and sustain hype. In a trendy mall just west of Tiananmen Square, a cellphone shop with minimalistic decor displays the store's only product inside a clear geometric case on the center of its floor.

How to Start a Fire, Using Nothing But IKEA Home Furnishings [Fire]

# fire Imagine, if you will, a situation occurring where you're hiking in Sweden, and have forgotten the necessary tools to start a fire. Suddenly an IKEA looms overhead, and while they don't sell matches or lighters, an idea comes to you... More »

Dream home: Top of the world in Towson

Couple enjoys stunning views from penthouse condo in Towson From a lobby filled with mirrors, marble and mounted country landscapes, an elevator transports guests of Chris and John Hergenroeder to the 28th floor, the couple's penthouse residence in Towson's Ridgely Condominiums.

Route 427 Design Art Now Available for Purchase in the National Corvette Museum

Detroit/Nashville, September 3, 2010: Route427.com presents images of historic and aesthetic value as officially licensed products from GM’s archive.

Tasty Deals from Big Appliances on Stoves Flavours Range

Big Appliances, the Essex based importer, wholesaler and retailer of oversize kitchen goods (American fridge freezers and range cookers a specialty), is making the fashion conscious chef’s mouth water with its stunning collection of Stoves Flavours range cookers.

Furniture sales make 'most complained' list

KUSA - New furniture can spruce up any home. But buying furniture can often be an unpleasant experience. In fact, the furniture sales category is among the most complained about according to an Angie's List survey.

Furniture from Lyndhurst Mansion Survives

The death of noted former Coca-Cola bottler and Chattanooga philanthropist Jack Lupton in May brought a renewed interest in the Lupton family’s gifts and contributions to the Scenic City.

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Godrej launches Game LCD TV

HYDERABAD: Godrej Appliances, a division of Godrej, here on Monday launched Game LCD TV, its latest innovation in television sets segment. The newly launched LCD TV combines the features of an interactive gaming console with an LCD TV.

Countersunk Washers feature plastic cover disk.

Constructed of stainless steel, European Standard 1.4305 (American Standard series 303), RoHS-compliant, metric size, GN 185 countersunk washers can be used for shrouding screw joints to achieve visually appealing finish. White technopolymer (Polyamide PA) cover disks help in avoiding damage to finished surfaces. This story is related to the following: Plant Furnishings and Accessories Fasteners ...

As an eye-catching design element, a spiral staircase will turn heads

Nothing seems to add grace and beauty to a home like a staircase. So much more than a way to move between levels, a well-thought-out and executed staircase, no matter its size, can add character, quirkiness or elegance to a home.

Make rooms pop with alphabet decor

Artfully designed monograms and initials aren't just for sweaters or children's rooms anymore. Try personalizing your home with a letter or two.

Out of the Attic

This week's Out of the Attic item is a January 1930 picture of Miss McKinsey's Seventh Grade Social Science Class having a library period at the Newark Junior-Senior High School on Academy Street Note the fixed bench student desks bolted to the floor, the black slate chalkboards, and the other room furnishings.

New Canon PIXMA printers goes sexy in black

Canon Philippines introduced their new range of All-In-One and single function photo printers last week. “No Boundaries” is the new design concept and these new printers feature a pure black high-gloss lacquer finish that complements any modern business or home decor. New features of these printers include: Full HD Movie Print: With the new Full [...]

South African Equities Rise, Led by Amalgamated Appliances, AVI, Richemont

South Africa’s FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index rose 89.45, or 0.3 percent, to 28,032.34 at 10:30 a.m. in Johannesburg.

Simmons Furniture eyes third location

Sunday September 5, 2010 PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- One of the Berkshire’s oldest furniture companies plans to open a third county location, a 25,000-square-foot showroom in the Allendale Shopping Center. Simmons Furniture, which currently operates stores in Adams and in the Pittsfield Plaza on West Housatonic Street, hopes to open its new showroom in Allendale by mid-October.

Mazda Announces New Design Theme: 'KODO - Soul Of Motion'

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – Sept 6, 2010: Mazda has announced its new design theme, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’, and the design concept model, Mazda SHINARI, a pure expression of this new theme.

Al Aqili Furnishings to make debut at INFDEX 2010

06 September 2010 DOHA: Al Aqili Furnishings Al Aqili Furnishings , the region's leading flooring specialist and interior solutions giant, will make its debut at the forthcoming International Furniture and Design Exhibition & Awards (INFDEX 2010).

Al Aqili Furnishings to make debut at INFDEX 2010

06 September 2010 DOHA: Al Aqili Furnishings Al Aqili Furnishings , the region's leading flooring specialist and interior solutions giant, will make its debut at the forthcoming International Furniture and Design Exhibition & Awards (INFDEX 2010).

Gome Founder Huang Says He Respects Court Ruling in Letter to Newspapers

Huang Guangyu, the founder of Gome Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd., said he respects a court ruling upholding his prison sentence and would like to apologize to people who care about him, according to a letter written by Huang published in the China Business News newspaper today.

UV Sanitizing Furniture and Bed Vacuum Cleaner Helps Keep the Bed Bugs Away

The UV Sanitizing Furniture Cleaner is available at Sharper Image for $129.99.No matter how much we do not want to think about it, small bugs and germs live in our furniture and our bed. We spend so...

NC Rebates Available For Efficient Appliances

North Carolina energy officials say half a million dollars remains in a fund to provide rebates to people who replace old appliances with newer, more energy-efficient ones

Homes r Us expands its reach in the UAE

Dubai, September 5, 2010: Homes r Us, one of the fastest growing home furniture and furnishings brand in the Middle East, adds to its kitty its latest store in the UAE. The furniture brand has announced the opening of its ninth store at the Ibn Battuta Mall Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai.

Furniture devices can help seniors

Dear Savvy Senior: I’m in the market for some senior-friendly furniture and could use some help. My husband and I have arthritis and have gotten to the point where getting up from a seated position – especially from our living room couch and recliners – has become a real chore. Can you recommend some good cushioned lift chairs or furniture accessories that can help us? – Can’t Get Up

Shop Smart: Where to shop for big, small appliances

If you're in the market for new appliances, you probably want to find a store with reasonable prices, good selection, trained help and a smooth shopping experience. But results of two surveys from the Consumer Reports National Research Center show that no one retailer was able to provide all of those things. CR did find some cause for hope.

Furniture orders continue to rebound

New furniture orders rose 9 percent in June compared with the same time last year, according to the latest Furniture Insights monthly report.

Home away from home

Want a home away from home for the holidays? Kuala Lumpur has a few options where hosting reunions, parties and gatherings is made possible, hotel-style!

Furniture store plans to close

Come the end of the year, Abilene shoppers will have one less local furniture store to supply their needs for sofas, dining room sets and other home furnishings.Havertys Furniture, 1383 S. Danville Drive, will be closing at the end of the year, said store manager Hugh Walker, who said the closing will coincide with the expiration of the store’s lease.

Shopping for home furnishings? Here's a designer secret

A designer oasis known as Cady's Alley is worth a shopping trip to Washington Shopping for furniture can be a drag. On the other hand, who doesn't love taking delivery of that perfect new sectional, armoire, hall mirror or table? But the road from shopping to buying can be a long one, and driving back and forth between the big-box stores and boutiques can tie up an entire weekend or longer. And ...

OVER 500 RETAILERS SIGN ON FOR WORLD MARKET CENTER'S NATIONAL HOME FURNISHINGS MONTH

LAS VEGAS – More than 500 retailers representing 8,000 store locations have signed on to participate in the World Market Center's second annual Home Furnishings Month, according to Robert Maricich, president and chief executive officer of WMCLV. The national consumer promotion, Is it Home Yet?

FREE Interior Design Help in WNY / Friday Freebies

BUFFALO, NY - In my continued search to find the best websites and deals to save you time and money, today free help for your home. Great help often comes at a high price but this weekend, award-winning designer Cecilia Staniek will be at the Fashion Outlets of Nigara Falls, dispensing design help.

Research and Markets: China Sourcing Report: Furniture & Furnishings provides In-depth profiles of 37 major suppliers

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4e098b/china_sourcing_rep) has announced the addition of the "China Sourcing Report: Furniture & Furnishings" report to their offering. In China's furniture and furnishings industry, production expenses are rising as suppliers face higher material and labor costs. As a response to ...

Home Decor Megastore Garden Ridge Opens in Aurora

AURORA, IL--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Home decor retailer Garden Ridge proudly announces the grand opening of its second Chicagoland area location in Aurora. Located just north of Westfield Fox Valley Mall on the west side of Route 59 in the former Expo Design Center location, the new Aurora Garden Ridge boasts more than three acres of home decor. Garden Ridge opens its doors on Friday ...

Al Aqili Furnishings and Partners make Qatar debut at INFDEX 2010

Doha, Qatar, 1 st of September: Consistent with its leading position in Qatar's booming interior design industry, the International Furniture and Design Exhibition & Awards (INFDEX) 2010 welcomes Al Aqili Furnishings Al Aqili Furnishings , the region's leading flooring specialist and interior solutions giant, as premier exhibitor and Strategic Sponsor at the 9 th anniversary INFDEX event from ...