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Making Your FURNITURE LAST LONGER.

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

 Gauging how long your furniture furniture Lifespan will last.Let’s face it, buying furniture is like buying new tires.  Sure, it’s nice but not quite the satisfaction of booking a vacation or buying a new television – although often it is just as expensive. Ultimately, we all share the same goal of purchasing durable furniture that will maintain its nice…

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Creating Healing Environments in a Group or Health Care Setting

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Creating Healing Environments. Hospitals need new packaging, brand new dress that bespeaks health and happiness rather than sickness and suffering, hope instead of despair….What is being done to create for the patient surroundings that make him want to live, that restore to him the old fight to regain his health? Exploring Elements of Healing Environments…

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SAFE, AFFORDABLE BED BUG Solutions: Thermal Luggage Treatment

SAFE, AFFORDABLE BED BUG Solutions: Thermal Luggage Treatment

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

In the battle of bed bugs there is a new tool in the arsenal – the Packsafe thermal luggage treatment.  Instead of waiting to react to the sighting of a bed bug, Proactively preventing bed bugs and other pests from being introduced into a facility is now easy and affordable. Packsafe is the ideal tool for…

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Furniture Warranties: What Does it Really Cover?

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

WARRANTIES ADD VALUE to any purchase. The bigger the price tag, the more valuable warranties become. In general manufacturers are expected to stand behind their products. Any manufacturer worth purchasing from will offer protection for a period of time that covers manufacturer’s defects. When purchasing products that have multiple components like furniture it is important to understand that multiple…

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How to Safely Clean Your Furniture

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Today more than ever it is important that surfaces are well cleaned & sanitized. Seating, storage, bedroom and dining furniture represent the majority of surface areas in any facility. With its frequent use and high visibility, furniture is likely the most important focus of cleaning efforts. And, let’s be honest, furniture is an investment so…

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Now Is the Time to Enhance Safe Spaces for Patients

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

Demand for behavioral healthcare likely will continue to climb as a result of the coronavirus crisis, but concerns about the safety of health facilities have given pause to many people as they consider pursuing treatment. There never has been a better time for your organization to establish a fully functioning culture of safety. Creating a…

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See How Easily You Can Transform Your Camp with Furniture!

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

In recent months, members of our Furniture Concepts team have had the privilege of attending some of the premier national and regional summer camp conferences. Conferences like the CCCA National Conference and the ACA National and Regional Conferences gather the leadership of many of the country’s most successful camp and conference centers.  Administrators we have spoken to have been teeming with optimism…

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Smart Furniture Choices Promote Sustainability

Smart Furniture Choices Promote Sustainability

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

The effort to promote eco-conscious living often neglects to incorporate smart decisions about the furniture we use every day. Making responsible choices about these essential products can make a world of difference for your immediate environment and for the planet. Sustainable furniture uses materials with low environmental impact and employs an enduring design. Moreover, furniture with durable construction will…

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INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS for Your Group Environment Facility!

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

There is great truth to the adage “the difference is in the details.” Even an untrained eye can intuitively identify a well-design space. What Makes Good Design? There are many factors but perhaps most important are the details. The coordination of fabrics, Furniture style and accessories that makes a space inviting but maintains the practical objective of the room. For…

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Wood versus Metal Furniture: Which is better for Bedbug Prevention?

By Al Harlow | August 23, 2021

As bed bug infestations have become more typical in the U.S., a debate has sprung forth over whether wood or metal furniture is a better deterrent to bedbugs. Prevention methods like thermal luggage treatment can eliminate some of the risk. Monitoring methods like bed bug interceptors and mattress encasements can inexpensively reassure staff and clients that no bed bugs have…

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