SALISBURY — It was just a dusty bushel basket lid sitting among a slew of other vintage items in a now defunct antique store in China Grove. But when it caught Sarah Mini’s eye, she saw more. That 100-year old lid, Sarah thought, would make for a great wreath. She […]
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This Is the Home Improvement Decision You’ll Regret Most, Survey Finds
Quarantine has provided many people the time they need to tackle those household projects they’ve been putting off, from minor aesthetic upgrades to major renovations. However, just because a project seems like a good idea initially doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll love it in the long run—especially when you’re doing it […]
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Household spread of Covid-19 is common and quick, CDC study finds
“Because prompt isolation of persons with COVID-19 can reduce household transmission, persons who suspect that they might have COVID-19 should isolate, stay at home, and use a separate bedroom and bathroom if feasible,” wrote a CDC-led team of researchers. In addition, all members of the household should wear masks at […]
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Generation Z is age group most likely to request home improvements from landlord, poll finds
61 per cent of those polled intend to change their home decor in the next 12 months (iStock) Renters from Generation Z are the most likely to request their landlord make home improvements, a poll claims. Nearly half of the 18-to-24-year-old group polled on behalf of online letting agent Mashrooms […]
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Consumer Survey Finds 70 Percent of Travelers Plan to Holiday in 2021
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travelers (99 percent) are eager to travel again, with 70 percent stating that they plan to take a holiday in 2021, according to a Travel Leaders Group survey of nearly 3,000 frequent travelers. The survey was conducted in September in conjunction with the […]
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Work-life balance in age of coronavirus a struggle for some, survey finds
Achieving work-life balance in the age of coronavirus is proving difficult for college students and graduates just starting out in the professional world, one survey found, with many citing mental health services as an important benefit they would like to see offered by future employers. Even though students and recent […]
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11 Fashion Finds to Get Out the Vote
Refinery29 No, You Can’t Vote Twice In The Same Election. Our President Just Doesn’t Understand Laws Despite President Donald Trump’s tiresome statements about the need to “restore law and order,” the president is also encouraging some U.S. residents to, uh… break the law. During an interview on Wednesday, the president […]
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29 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds Readers Are Obsessed With
While we’ve always been of the enthusiast-online-shopper mindset, the strange stuck-at-home summer of 2020 has reinvigorated our usual hunger for it to newly obsessive deal-hunting heights. And now, the day we’ve been eagerly awaiting all season long has finally dawned: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. In celebration of our passion for running […]
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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds R29 Readers Are Obsessed With
While we’ve always been of the enthusiast-online-shopper mindset, the strange stuck-at-home summer of 2020 has reinvigorated our usual hunger for it to newly obsessive deal-hunting heights. And now, the day we’ve been eagerly awaiting all season long has finally dawned: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. In celebration of our passion for running […]
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Our favourite finds from the department store you can shop online
If you’re after heavy duty items, make sure you take measurements first: The Independent Since 15 June, John Lewis & Partners has welcomed customers back to its stores, as non-essential retailers are now permitted to reopen following changes to lockdown measures. There will be strict social distancing measures in place […]