The U.S. furniture industry’s steady growth is proof that this booming business is here to stay. In 2018, consumer spending on furniture had reached $114.2. This means the furniture-making sector in America is a progressive endeavor. However, some furniture businesses that thrived in the Land of the Free are outsourced in China and this had […]
Most of us relent and decide to do the housework and cleaning on our own because we don’t have the budget to spend on a cleaning service. Each time you think “I need a recurring cleaning service,” you change your mind because it’s either too expensive, or you think your house doesn’t need to be […]
While many people are familiar with the United States Census, which is taken every 10 years as mandated by the Constitution, there are actually over 100 different surveys conducted by the US Census Bureau each year. In this educational series, SBB Research Group summarizes key information from Census.gov about these lesser-known—but highly important—surveys. What is […]
Whether you are just getting into gardening or you’ve had a green thumb your whole life, there’s a set of essential tools you will need. If your fingers are green, you’ll know the tools you can rely on for each job. But if you are just starting out, it can be confusing working out what […]
With so many choices of coffee makers out there it can be hard to find the one that is perfect for you. Do you love the coffee you get from your local cafe and want to be able to make it at home? Or maybe you want a coffee machine that makes more than just […]
We tend to take our possessions at home for granted until they stop functioning. This lesson proves to be particularly difficult for us when the heating appliances like the furnace and water boiler stop working. Somehow, they have a knack for conking off at the most needed of times, say, for instance, during the ice-cold […]
Thanks to technological advancements through the years, there are many different types of water heaters available to today’s homeowners. Buyers can choose from a wide selection of water heaters ranging from natural gas, propane, electric, solar, condensation and heat pump powered variants. And while water heaters simply use energy to heat water before supplying it […]
If you know anything about San Antonio, you know that the daily maximum temperature here reaches between 92 and 98 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Without an air conditioner, prove tough to get through. Let’s say that you will only be in San Antonio for one year or less. It doesn’t make sense to buy an […]
Right now, the basement serves no real purpose other than housing the water heater. It also ends up being a catchall for things that you haven’t used in years. Rather than allowing the space to go unused, why not look into the benefits of secondary suites that were once basement spaces? Here are some examples […]
Many homeowners have ventured into do-it-yourself (DIY) projects thinking it would save them money. Sure, if you are skilled and experienced in performing the job on your own. Otherwise, you could only be spending more than saving time and money compared to hiring pros in the first place. When it comes to your garage door […]