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Gel Pro Mat Fights Fatigue in the Kitchen: Universal Design

Gel Pro Mat Fights Fatigue in the Kitchen: Universal Design

Standing on your feet on a hard surface for a long duration of time can lead to fatigue. You know it when you experience it. Your feet begin aching, your legs feel like they can’t carry your weight. Your hips and lower back may throb painfully. Your neck stiffens.
The kitchen is one place in your [...]

8 Tips for a Safe & Happy Holiday Season

8 Tips for a Safe & Happy Holiday Season

Underwriters Laboratories, the world’s oldest and most-trusted product safety organization, is suggesting families follow these tips to ensure the holiday traditions are remembered for the right reasons:

A fresh tree is key:  If the needles are not fresh, it can lead to a greater risk of fire. Remember to ask your tree lot attendant to make [...]

3 Ergonomic Keyboard & Pointing Devices You Will Love

3 Ergonomic Keyboard & Pointing Devices You Will Love

Working from home is a dream come true for many of us. However, making the transition from an employer’s office configuration(or the dreaded cube) isn’t always easy. Most home offices aren’t set up from the get go as a true working environment. Ergonomics,productivity and human factors design aren’t typically considered in the home office design.  [...]

Hypoallergenic Bedding Can Improve Your Health

Hypoallergenic Bedding Can Improve Your Health

Dear The Decorating Diva,
I have terrible allergies which seem to be worse when I wake up. My friend tells me that hypoallergenic bedding can help me. I found your site when I googled for allergy proofing my bedroom so I hope you can help me figure out if hypoallergenic bedding can help me feel better.
Stacey
Dear [...]

Luxury Linen Care – Washing Fine Linens and Bedding

Luxury Linen Care – Washing Fine Linens and Bedding

When you purchased your luxury linens you made an investment in quality materials. To protect your investment we recommend that you use the following laundering guidelines for washing your fine linens and bedding.
Before You Start
Always wash your luxury linens and bedding separate from all other items of clothing. If there is [...]

How many layers should a latex mattress have?

How many layers should a latex mattress have?

“Ask The Decorating Diva”
Dear The Decorating Diva,
I’m looking to buy a latex foam mattress and after reviewing all the available mattress choices I’m having a hard time figuring out if there is any benefit to buying a latex mattress that has one, two, three, or more layers. Is it worth the money? These mattresses are [...]

Latex and Soy Cloud Mattress – Eco Friendly Bedding

Latex and Soy Cloud Mattress – Eco Friendly Bedding

Cloud Mattress from Natura World made of an eco-balanced combination of natural latex and natural soy foam encased in an eco-friendly and hypoallergenic wool lining covered in a soft cotton blend.

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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Natura World

Savvy Rest Organic Mattress

Savvy Rest Organic Mattress

Organic Mattress from Savvy Rest. Savvy Rest lets you customize your organic bedding experience, you can choose from 2, 3 or 4 layers of natural latex (your choice of Dunlop latex or Talalay latex) wrapped in organic cotton or wool.

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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Savvy Rest

Simmons Natural Care by Danny Seo Latex Foam Mattress

Simmons Natural Care by Danny Seo Latex Foam Mattress

Simmons Natural Care Latex Foam Mattress (Pike’s Peak). The Pike’s Peak luxury mattress features the best natural latex available, Talalay. In addition to the highest quality natural latex material, the Pike’s Peak mattress provides a firm seating edged composed of soy enhance foam. The Evenloft (TM) Design provides for a very even sleeping surface [...]

Baby Crib Recalls (June/July 2008) – The Nursery Issue 2008

Baby Crib Recalls (June/July 2008) – The Nursery Issue 2008

Stanley recalls 1,200 cribs
(June 2008) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Stanley Furniture has issued a voluntary recall for 1,200 of its 2nd Nature Build to Grow cribs that could pose a safety issue for infants. The recall involves cribs manufactured in Slovenia and sold in furniture and department stores from March 2006 through December [...]