Smoke detectors rise in home safety push across nation
An eight million households will buy smoke alarms this year costing 20 to 50 dollars, aiming for early fire detection during National Fire Prevention Week. The devices, many buyers adding multiple units for larger homes, are endorsed as safer in homes where most lethal fires occur from toxic fumes rather than flames.
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Peasant look sweeps into new furniture lines
The Chicago Sun-Times notes a shift to bold peasant patterns in furniture and carpets. Leather and leather-look pieces feature vivid pillows, while carpets show florid prints in the Print Parade collection, signaling a broader fashion influence on homes.
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A brief note highlights gains from an ultra efficient approach. It emphasizes important savings in energy use and cost reduction for operations adopting the method.
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