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Dealing With Home-Based Allergies And Sensitivities

JG Kitchens

My sister has hay fever and pet allergies. I got lucky in those respects, but I have very sensitive skin. I wanted to address both allergens and sensitivity triggers in our home environments with practical solutions, and was delighted to find three experts who could contribute to this topic. The post Dealing With Home-Based Allergies And Sensitivities comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Builder confidence retreats in August

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—After steadily rising for seven consecutive months , builder confidence retreated in August as rising mortgage rates nearing 7% (per Freddie Mac) and stubbornly high shelter inflation have further eroded housing affordability and put a damper on consumer demand, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in August fell six points to 50, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/

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How to Grind Concrete Floors

Onfloor Technology

Grinding a concrete floor is an essential task if you're looking to refurbish concrete surfaces, install flooring or give large slabs a new lease on life. Professional contractors rely on concrete grinding to remove old paint, epoxy coatings , and minor surface imperfections from a concrete surface before applying surface coatings. But knowing when and how to use a concrete grinder can be tricky.

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Mohawk joins Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series

Floor Covering News

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is joining Susan G. Komen to cushion the fight against breast cancer during the 2023 Komen 3-Day Series for the ninth consecutive year. Beginning this week, Mohawk will be traveling around the country to provide over 6,200 pieces of SmartCushion for dedicated walkers to use for rest during lunch stops as they walk 60 miles in three days.

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RO to Launch Most Sustainable Office Building in Milton Keynes

The A to Z of Building

The RO Group is delighted to announce that it will shortly start work on a substantial refurbishment of Silbury House with the intention of making it the most sustainable office building in Milton.

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Housing affordability declines in Q2

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Rising home prices and interest rates coupled with elevated construction costs, low existing inventory and solid demand resulted in a significant decline in housing affordability during the second quarter of 2023. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), 40.5% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of April and end of June were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $96,300.