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Ideas for Backyard Furniture
More and more often, homeowners are foregoing the expense of premade backyard décor and embarking on their own creative DIY projects. There are many benefits to investing in custom cushions, including versatility and cutting costs. Another bonus is the knowledge that you are upholstering your cushions with 100% foam from Canada, manufactured and distributed right here at home. Whether you are planning to upholster a set of deck chairs from scratch or simply redecorate with new cushions in time for the long-awaited days of summer, no project is complete without high quality foam. It is an important investment to make that will ultimately ensure that your backyard furniture remains…
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Tips for buying and installing an electric fence
Written by Farm Supply Store Training a new dog to not cross a boundary or a garden fence is much easier when using an electric dog fence. They are very effective and your dog can be trained in as little as 48 hours. As a deterrent to your beloved pet accidently running onto the road and getting injured, it is well worth the investment. The following tips will help you save some time, money and hassle when considering an electric fence for your dog. Before you go out and buy a system, consult your vet. Depending on the breed, type or medical condition of your dog, an electric fence might…
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Stop Waiting for a Better Deal Home Buyers
Potential home buyers wrestle with a common problem: when to buy. There are many in the millennial age group who want to own a home, but have not moved forward in that process for one reason or another. The question is, why? Interest rates are near all-time lows, and while they are rising they are still not on pace to eclipse rates pre-recession. There are lots of arguments for not jumping into the market, but as you will see, those arguments don’t hold up when you examine the reality of the situation. Prices are High The most common argument is that prices are high and millenials don’t have the money…
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The History of Restraint of Trade
Restraint of trade was used throughout the 1700s as a means to enforce restrictions on the practice of businesses in order to protect intellectual property. To understand how restraint of trade came about, and some of the implications of this important legislation, one must take a trip through time to 1711. A baker from St. Andrew Holborn, named Reynolds, decided to rent his business out to another man named Mitchel for a length of five years. The two men agreed to a small bond, which would become void if Reynold continued baking in St. Andrew Holborn. Reynold, understanding the terms of the bond to mean that he could not practice…
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Electric Fences Are Vital
By Farm Supply Store When most people think of fencing, they usually imagine the chain link variety. Others may think of the beautiful kind you see surrounding large properties or that might pop up in the suburbs. Whatever the case, these just aren’t options that will work for some of us. Have you been thinking about getting a fence because you own livestock and want to keep them where they belong? Perhaps you’re worried about another large animal you own. Maybe it’s that you’re more concerned with the predators that live in your area. Your livestock could be at risk because of coyotes or wolves. If any of this sounds…
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Duvets Provide Warmth while being Fashionable
A duvet is a down-filled quilt with a removable cover. They are used almost exclusively in Europe and are becoming more popular in the States. Duvets are known for their fluffiness as well as their warmth. Down is nature’s great insulator. The soft undercoating of feathers on goose or duck down traps air and provides warmth. Down-filled duvets trap air to keep you warm. Down is also used as a thermal insulator in jackets and sleeping bags. Duvets are available in a range of sizes suitable for twin to king size beds. Duvets are offered in a variety of weights also. The weight of the down provides the heat. A…
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How NASDAQ Was Able to Compete with NYSE
By Phin Upham A stock exchange is a place where multiple sellers are able to come together and exchange equities. Two components are necessary: a buyer and a seller. In today’s markets, there are two major exchanges, both based out of the United States: the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. It’s important to understand that location played a large role in the development of both exchanges. NYSE was able to flourish because of its proximity to importing locations like the pier. The constant movement of goods made New York a prime center for commerce, and Wall Street was close enough to the action. The traditional image most people…
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Edwin Cannan: Author of “The Wealth of Nations”
By Samuel Phineas Upham Edwin Cannan was an economist from Britain who wrote “The Wealth of Nations.” The book, published in 1904, helped to set the tone for what economists today call “the tragedy of commons.” Cannan was a professor at Oxford who inherited a fortune that allowed him time to be something of a professional philosopher. He dabbled around London, learning how the economy worked and how its individuals invested and profited from those workings. Cannan’s work didn’t draw much scrutiny during his lifetime. He’d attempted criticisms of Marshall and Keynes, but neither had really fallen on enthusiastic ears. He’d also written a host of works, none of which…
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Grit and Grunge: Safety Precautions When Evaluating Upholstery Damage
Reupholstering isn’t reserved for musty antiques or quirky relics. All furniture endures wear and tear, and sometimes unusual circumstances can lead to large tears or dents that need touching up. However, DIY work isn’t all fun and games, some kinds of furniture can be dangerous to work on if you aren’t cautious. Wooden parts can splinter or swell, losing structural integrity; metal can rust and lead to punctures and cuts. Even upholstery foam, Canada-esque in its unassuming nature, can be a danger if left to collect mold and allergens. Waterworld If you are re-upholstering furniture after inclement weather, you will have several health issues to worry about. Flooding can ruin…
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Should you invest in a water conditioner, softener or filter for your home?
Many use the general term of conditioner to indicate softener or a filter as well. They all are form of water conditioners. The conditioner is a generic term for water treatment normally at your home. In its basic form it refers to straining or filtering dirt and other particles out of your water. Water in your area may not be the same as another area. Some area water is extremely hard and could contain 30 grains per gallon or higher. The measurement indicates the weight of hardness of minerals in the water. The Geological Survey of the United States (USGS) considers 10.5 grains per gallon is extremely hard. There are…
