Cambodian companies producing engineered hardwood flooring for the U.S. market are getting their timber from a company described as a cartel that’s been repeatedly accused of illegally logging inside protected areas. Angkor Plywood is the sole supplier of plywood to flooring manufacturers based in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, and claims the wood comes…
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Everybody loves a comeback these days, whether it’s a return to Y2K fashion, the collective embrace of the avocado green kitchen (are we Sheldon Cooper?), or the viral unexpected red trend that is a blatant ’90s throwback. Going into 2025,…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Al Marino Plumbing’s back lot on the West Side has become an appliance graveyard as broken parts and appliances that had too much water damage to salvage take up the back row of parking spots. The company is one of several that Mountaineer Gas is working with to get customers fully…
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The flooring market is estimated to grow by USD 158.82 billion between 2022 and 2027 exhibiting a CAGR of 6.14%, according to Technavio. Increasing demand for waterproof flooring is a major trend in the market. The demand for waterproof flooring in residential construction is huge, prompting major suppliers such…
A TIKTOK creator has revealed how he has found a way to build a tiny home “for free” – but some people are disagreeing with how he’s putting it together. The TikTok user, who goes by the handle @edentinyhomes, explained how to achieve such a low-priced home in one of his TikTok videos. 3 TikTok…
On a sticky afternoon during northern Australia’s 2021 build-up season, Edith Heiberg returned home to find her ceiling weeping with water. Key points: Plumbers are fixing leaks from polybutylene pipes multiple times a week in Darwin The leaks are causing major damage to homes, including collapsed ceilings A water engineer is calling for Australia’s plumbing codes to…
Sweet Home is painting the town red — blue, green and burgundy too. Downtown Sweet Home businesses are getting a fresh coat of paint in a quarter-million-dollar effort to beautify the town, bolster businesses and spur tourism. Starting this summer, Sweet Home residents and volunteers will be putting their paint brushes to buildings along Main and…
