It’s that time of year again. The time when North American shopping malls incessantly play holiday music, and when Starbucks introduces a new coffee cup design (and everyone gets mad... read more →
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What is Interior Design? Interior design the systematic art of enhancing the space of a building using colour, materials, and textiles, while taking space, comfort, function, and esthetic appeal into... read more →
Working outdoors can be good for you (for benefits associated with working outdoors, click here), but it's important that you dress appropriately to protect yourself this winter season. Here's a... read more →
Like most children, I was taught basic fire safety in school. On an annual basis, a fireman would come into our classroom, dressed in his gear. He’d explain to us... read more →
Did you know that, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls account for approximately 15% of all accidental deaths? How about that more than 9 million slip-and-falls... read more →
We all know that hearing protection is required on worksites where noises exceed normal, non-damaging levels. But before you grab just any PPE that you find on site, make sure... read more →
When it comes to foundations, concrete block foundations (also referred to as ‘block foundations’, and ‘cinder block foundations’) are one of the most popular options in North America. Typically constructed... read more →
Safety on construction sites, as we all know, is of vital importance. As of late, safety has become more of a priority on worksites, resulting in less accidents, and a... read more →
The White House didn’t always look the way it does today. In fact, due to major destruction caused by a fire set by the British in 1814, most of the... read more →
I’ve heard the story at least a hundred times from various members of my husband’s family (himself included): When he was young, he’d gone out for a bike ride around... read more →