Architectural Ceramics
MAY 18, 2020
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Though the nationwide shelter in place mandates haven’t been easy on anyone, one major highlight has been seeing more people getting outside and exercising in safe ways. Some of the more common activities include seeing families on extended walks or runs, while other methods consist of garden workouts and DIY landscaping projects.
Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
By Samuel Greenberg. One of my favorite words— balagan —has no real English equivalent. Loosely translated, it means “mess.” But really, there’s a lot more to it than that. A balagan is a disaster. It’s a total trainwreck. A balagan is your kitchen after Thanksgiving dinner. A balagan is an amateur trying to install broadloom carpet. A balagan is the final season of Game of Thrones.
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Kitchen and Residential Design
MAY 18, 2020
Moving home can be one of the most stressful events you can experience in your life. It is up there with the birth of a new child, sitting an important final exam, or making an important presentation. via If you are moving home soon or thinking about it, then there are definitely some things you should know and tips you can use before the big day arrives.
Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
Mohawk Group’s Accredited, Proficient and Sabbatical 12 x 36 carpet plank styles from the Learn & Live collection. Calhoun, Ga.—The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contains several tax breaks designed to help businesses and workers get back on their feet as quickly as possible, according to Mohawk Group.
Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
Breaking the glass ceiling. Amy Manley, divisional vice president of the Northwest, Shaw Floors. When it comes to women in flooring, Amy Manley stands out. She has risen through the (male-dominated) ranks since 2009, ultimately reaching the position of first female divisional vice president for Shaw Floors. She is one of few women in flooring who have effectively broken the glass ceiling, and continues to grow her skill set and knowledge base in order to support the needs of the industry.
Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
Washington, D.C.—Install has provided seven tips it said contractors can use to keep teams secure while the U.S. continues to deal with COVID-19. Before employing best practices , the group said, it is imperative to understand two main challenges contractors are facing: product delays and absenteeism. “Not only are clients reworking budgets and costs associated with building and renovation projects due to changes in demands and a shifting economy, but there are also concerns about the availabili
Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
By Steven Feldman. America is reopening for business, state by state, county by county, with rules and restrictions seemingly varying by the mile. What’s not allowed today can change tomorrow, but it’s safe to say we’re moving in a positive direction. And it feels good. Those who disagree with the reopening of America are of the mindset that outbreaks will occur if we allow this lockdown to expire.
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Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
By Lisbeth Calandrino. The COVID-19 pandemic did much more than disrupt global economies and businesses all over the world. The pandemic has also taken a tremendous personal toll on humanity. We are all personally dealing with the ramifications on some level, and we are doing our best to grapple with the uncertainty it has caused. Many business owners are wrapped up with whether they will get their stimulus money, or how long they can last if they get it.
Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
By Jim Augustus Armstrong. (Part one of three). As the U.S. slowly emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown, no one is sure what the economy is going to do. It could rebound fairly quickly, or it could take many months or even years to come back. We just don’t know. That’s why it’s important to hope for the best and plan for the worst. I strongly recommend you assume we’re headed into a long-term recession and take the appropriate steps to combat the effects on your business.
Floor Covering News
MAY 18, 2020
By Ken Ryan. Flooring retailers see glimmers of sunshine breaking through the overcast when it comes to housing. Flooring retailers looking for a bit of good news to rally behind can take solace in a May 18 Housing Market Index (HMI) showing builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased seven points to 37 in May. The report, released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo, indicated the housing market is showing signs of stabilizing a
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