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Three Small Summer Camp Furniture Investments That Can Pay Off Big

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

It can be tricky to balance needs for new furniture and budget concerns. Summer camp administrators have to deal with this issue every year in order to keep their camps up to snuff for discerning parents. Fortunately, there are plenty of small investments summer camp administrators can make to appeal to potential campers. Here are three simple…

How Summer Camps Get Bed Bugs

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Bed bug infestations is a serious problem for a summer camp. Not only can it be expensive to shut down the camp and hire an exterminator, there a lot of hidden costs that can affect your camp in the future. For example, the parents of your campers might decide to send their children elsewhere because…

Camp bunk beds and three benefits

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

No matter what kind of summer camp you run, it’s always important to consider what type of beds you’ll need for your campers. Bunkbeds are a popular style of bed for summer camps, and for good reason. Here are three benefits that make bunkbeds a great fit for summer camps. SAVE ON SPACE: This benefit is huge…

CONFERENCE TABLES AND CHAIRS

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Without a doubt, meeting at a table makes a difference.  It levels the playing field and gives everyone the same view.  After all, Sir Arthur’s knights sat a round table on purpose.  If you ever gather your co-workers or clients for a meeting you need a conference table  and chairs that give you the space to set up…

Five Useful Tips for Durable Summer Camp Furniture

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

The weather might not agree but the calendar says it is time to start planning for summer.  Summer camp administrators and leaders have been busy attending national and regional conferences like the American Camp Association and Christian Camping & Conference Association to learn how to maximize camp attendance and programming. We have put together a few tips for facility…

5 Ways to Spruce up Your Aging Lobby

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Ever have one of those days when you walk through your facility on your way to your work day and something different catches your eye?  It’s the day that it hits you that your lobby area is dated.  What was once fresh and new is now drab and old. The saying “you never get a…

Crate Style Furniture Has Taken a Major Fashion Step Forward!

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Once upon a time in a far-away land, crate style wood furniture was trendy and fashionable. So, maybe not a far-away land but certainly crate style furniture was popular in a past time. I recall the first time I saw crate style living room furniture at my cousin’s house in the 70’s. The boxy seating pieces were…

High Durability Furniture

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

High Durability Furniture: Not Clunky Anymore! High durability furniture might bring to mind images of clunky, heavy materials assembled on a thick, bulky foundations. But what makes furniture “durable” in today’s world is really just the opposite. Technology has improved furniture production methods to a point where lighter components can combine to create a high-style…

Why Can’t My Facility Furniture Ship Fast?

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Planning for a furniture project for your new group living facility takes a lot of consideration for your clients’ and staffs’ needs, the best use of space, and the best use of budget. Choosing durable furniture and fixtures designed for group living help to create an extended furniture replacement cycles which is good news for administration. It is important…

Furniture Designed for Sober Living Facilities

By Al Harlow | August 25, 2021

Furniture is an important part of every Sober Living facility. While your average commercial facility can pick out furniture based solely on looks, healthcare professionals have to consider how their patients and staff will interact with every piece of furniture and choose seating, beds, and storage designed for constant use while providing a feeling of home. These…