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Lumber prices in North America rose to $666

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North American softwood lumber manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, buyers, and end-users all agree that the current supply and demand situation and the resulting dramatic price increases week after week, the future of lumber prices is unknown for all! Sawmills in Canada and the United States are either operating at full capacity or trying to increase production following the implementation of new social distance rules related to COVID-19 restrictions. Meanwhile, us housing - construction, sales, and prices - is heating up. At this time of year, home builders and contractors have ordered and received the wood they need, and the project cycle runs through September. Lumber trader regrets, nobody knows what happened in the end, besides the constant demand! The supplier did not have enough wood on hand to meet the demand. The production orders of sawmills, whether in the west, east, or south, have been scheduled to September in most factories, and even in some factories, the producti

The Ultimate Buyer's Guide on Your Plantation Shutters Purchasing

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Shutters date back to fifteenth-century Greece. They make a bold statement and are the top choice of interior designers for both traditional and contemporary motifs.  14 Things You Should Consider Before Buying Plantation Shutters 1. First and foremost, choose a reputable and certified plantation shutter dealer . Are they insured? How long have they been in business? 2. The color choice usually matches or coordinates baseboard and crown molding trim color. 3. “Louver” or “slat size” depends on interior design style, exterior window views, natural lighting needs, or window jamb depth. 2.5” = restricted views and lighting, 3.5” = good views and lighting (a most popular choice), 4.5” = best views and lighting and large floor to ceiling windows can use 5.5” or 6.5” louvers. 4. Panel size is a critical decision. If possible, choose larger panel or panels to allow for views and natural lighting. Better quality shutters can make larger panels. Better quality shutters can make panels up to 36”

Your kitchen may be killing you - slowly

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When decorating, the kitchen is often the edge area that is the easiest by oversight . People are often willing to spend a lot of money on the fine decoration of the living room and bedroom . They will think that the kitchen is smoky and dirty, so they don't need to spend much money, as long as they have cooking utensils are enough .  But the expert reminds "when decorating, the kitchen just should be the place that spends the most money." Because, if the kitchen is not ventilated, can cause lampblack siltation, this will affect human body health seriously . How dangerous is it to not have a ventilated system? An unventilated kitchen can lead to an increased risk of fire, high humidity (which can cause mold and mildew issues over time), odors, additional cleaning. And, of course, the potential for long-term health effects from breathing in these by-products. Let’s not even discuss how easy it is for bacteria to grow in areas of warm moisture – like your unventilated kitch

About the window shutters | How much do you know?

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With a history of several hundred years, they are popular in Europe, the United States, and Australia.  Of course, now they are also popular in Asia. In China, they are usually used in some villas, high-class clubs, office buildings, and home decoration is m ore advanced than the curtain products, make up for the lack of curtains function. The  history of  window shutters development What are the functions of the window shutters?   Ventilation, light, and privacy  With the increasing density of modern houses, traditional drapes make it difficult to strike a balance between ventilation, daylight, and privacy. As long as the blade adjusted to the right angle can achieve both ventilation, daylighting can be free to enjoy their own private space. Noise insulation and shading   When the blades of the air-permeable window are completely closed, the air-permeable window can achieve good shading and anti-ultraviolet Ray, and the sound insulation effect is quit

What are you missing in your home environment?

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Global warming, ozone depletion, energy shortage, toxic chemical pollution, and so on have become the international environmental protection topics of the new era. The environmental protection problems brought by rapid development are closely related to our lives. Let's start with your home. Is Your home environmentally friendly? When you're shopping for eco-friendly flooring, eco-friendly paint, eco-friendly furniture, are you ignoring how to protect them from harm? What kind of green experience can window shutters bring to your home? With the improvement of living standards, household energy consumption is also increasing, we can think that this is inevitable, but choose the right window decorations can effectively reduce household energy consumption. Window shutters control the amount of light entering the room by adjusting the angle of the blades while helping to circulate air through the room. The experience of fresh air also reduces the consumption