Auto parts stocks have been spiking amid a global chip shortage. This shortage is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has boosted demand for the personal electronics that chips are used in. And demand for semiconductors has surged beyond capacity for supply. While the chip shortage has been affecting […]
Why bite-sized makeovers are booming
Beth Dadswell – Chris Snook When budgeting for a renovation, or just the redecoration of one room, factoring in an interior designer’s fee is, for many, not an option. The cost for a full decoration project can run into the many thousands – but an increasing number of designers are […]
Pandemic Home Remodeling Is Booming
From property taxes to utilities, the prices of proudly owning a house provides up quickly. Here’s how to calculate how a lot you’ll be able to afford in monthly mortgage payments. Regulating your home’s temperature is a breeze with a programmable thermostat, and it will save you in the neighborhood […]
The Business of Death is Expensive and Booming
BURLINGTON, N.C. — The business of death is booming and the cost of dying is high. And in the midst of grief, some people make choices without full information just to move on. What You Need To Know The Funeral Consumers Alliance North Carolina released its first funeral price survey […]
At CES 2021, baby tech keeps booming
The Cradlewise smart crib senses when your baby is waking up early, and rocks them back to sleep. Cradlewise This story is part of CES, where our editors will bring you the latest news and the hottest gadgets of the entirely virtual CES 2021. As a pregnant woman, I went […]
Plants are booming, but succulent stores have had to adapt to the pandemic
The terrariums sold by the North Carolina-based nursery The Zen Succulent are delicately cultivated in thick glass vases. In each one, there’s a patch of rich brown soil at the bottom, a few rough stones half-buried along the interior, and a sturdy collection of rugged cacti sprouting out of the […]