No matter how attentive parents are, it’s inevitable that at some point, a child will take a tumble. Most people recognize this as a fact of life, and for parents who are rational enough to understand that they can’t hold their child’s every second of the day, there are precautions that can be taken to help minimize the severity of accidents as a child grows. One of the best ways to guard a child from an accidental injury is a foam mat....
If a mistake is made in the production of some consumer products, an entire batch or order may be tossed out, and with it, all the invested money. With foam products however, even the biggest mistakes can be salvaged by repurposing the product. In production, mistakes become shredded foam that gets used in comfort filling. Even at home, if a product is damaged, like a foam mattress or sofa cushion, it can still be reused as something like...
When a contractor begins a new job, two things will cross their mind; how to complete the job on time and how to prevent accidents along with worker safety. By implementing the proper tools, such as various types of hoists, including the wire rope hoist, both of these issues can be addressed in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, sometimes safety can be put at risk with the goal of saving a buck or two. However, there are other options of devices to...
Cleaning the gutters ranks at the top of the list of worst household chores for many people. Between the precarious heights, climbing up-and-down the ladder, and the disgusting debris you have to shovel out, it would be hard to find somebody who enjoys the task. But despite the hassle it is to maintain them, having gutters still outweighs the annoyance of cleaning them, since they drain standing water off the roof, direct runoff away from...
The last thing you want for visiting friends and family is for their visit to be ruined by a terrible night’s sleep because of your guest room bed. However, if you’re like most people, splurging on a premium mattress doesn’t make sense when it’ll only be used a couple times a year. Fortunately, there is an affordable way to get the most out of an existing mattress and still give guests excellent comfort. More often than not, a guest room...
DIY projects are all the rage these days, as people realize they’re a smart way to save a few dollars and add a personalized touch to their home. With its versatility and usability, foam is a material that lends itself well to the world of DIY, whether it’s being made into a custom bed mattress, or for replacing an old couch cushion. As with any DIY project, the most important step is the pre-work prep. Projects involving foam make this...
With the popularity of the DIY project, you can do virtually anything yourself if you’re willing to invest the time and energy. Doing a project yourself rather than paying for the work can result in substantial savings over store-bought products, not to mention giving you the satisfaction of a job well done. One particularly simple do-it-yourself project that often gets overlooked is building a bed frame system. For people who are in need of a...
Despite its visible presence in many high-end recording studios and sound booths, much of acoustical treatment occurs on a smaller scale, in spaces like home theaters or basement studios. People want to achieve the clearest sound possible when listening to their movies and music, whether it’s their career or just a hobby they are passionate about. But just because an average Joe doesn’t have the treatment budget of a Los Angeles recording...
Just because they’ve become commonplace doesn’t mean everyone is satisfied with traditional home furniture furnishings like hard-backed chairs and heavy, over-sized couches. For people who are after something a little more flexible and unconventional, there are a surprising amount of alternative furniture products available to outfit a home the way you want. One of the most iconic pieces of alternative furniture is the beanbag chair,...
Memory foam mattresses have been a hot topic since their introduction, featuring “space-age technology” and famous commercials. Granted, there’s a lot of hype about this material, but does it live up to such claims? Impressively, memory foam is one of those rare products that actually does meet expectations. This temperature-sensitive material forms to the body of the person using it, softening around curves and contours as it warms...