Green, or environmentally friendly building practices, aren’t just about the environment anymore; they’re about better health and more productive workers. A new study by Harvard’s Center for Health and the Global Environment found that those working in offices with below …
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When it comes to technology, retailers are increasingly saying they plan to spend money on wireless networking, point-of-sale software, Wi-Fi, mobile POS devices, digital signage and other tech options. The information comes from Innovative Retail Technologies, which conducts an annual study asking a …
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CES® has become known as a place to see innovative and breakthrough technologies, and this year, home improvement products for the smart home got some attention. At this year’s event, manufacturers and developers from around the world wowed attendees with innovations …
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About 64 percent of American adults own a smartphone of some kind and 3-D printers are going mainstream, reflecting the trend that more consumers are using electronic gadgets and gizmos on a daily basis. There are converters to charge smartphones …
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A recent study shows that more than half of people who renovate their master bedrooms also expand their closets. Houzz, an online home improvement community, surveyed more than 1,500 people who completed a bedroom renovation or decorating project in the past 12 months, …
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Retailers attending United Hardware’s 2016 January Buying Market were approaching the New Year with optimism as they looked for new products, ways to refresh core categories and marketing solutions for their stores. The market, held Jan. 8-10 at the Minneapolis …
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Paying for more experiences and shopping with cash saved at the gas pump were among the reasons for an uptick in holiday spending in 2015. Overall spending jumped 7.9 percent from the previous year, according to the MasterCard SpendingPulse report. This …
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A smart home built for research at a university has already conserved thousands of gallons of water. The Honda Smart Home, which is located on the University of California’s Davis campus, features energy efficient appliances, lighting and heating and cooling systems. However, …
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