Adults already know the many benefits of gardening activities, from exercise and connections with nature to participation and control over food sources. But what some adults may not know is the additional benefits to children that time spent in the …
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Higginbotham Brothers Celebrates 140 Years
2021 marks 140 years years of continued retail operations for Texas-based Higginbotham Brothers & Co. JM Higginbotham opened a General Mercantile store in Deleon, TX in 1881. By the early 1900s, the Higginbotham brothers owned and operated 9 stores in …
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Crack Repair Caulk Tube (sponsored product) 3M™ High Strength Crack Repair makes repairs three times faster. The precision tip applies the fiber reinforced compound directly into surface cracks in both interior and exterior fills. It is ideal for drywall, ceilings, …
Read More »Change of Date for NHS
Last month, the National Hardware Show announced the event will take place Oct. 21-23 in Las Vegas. Event leader Beth Casson says the decision was made to ensure maximum safety for all involved. The Show is still expected to take …
Read More »Raising the Stakes on Family Game Night
Family Game Night Family game night has taken on an expanded role now that families are spending more time at home together or with others in their social bubbles. There are a variety of products retailers can offer to help …
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Cleaner and Rust Remover Diamond Shine Outdoor™ Cleaner is strong enough for outdoor cleaning jobs, yet NSF® certified for use on food prep areas. It polishes chrome, brass, aluminum, porcelain, stainless steel, bronze, tile and copper. It can also remove …
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Even before the pandemic hit, a growing interest in artisanal products spurred consumers to look back at some of the ways their grandparents cooked, cleaned and kept a home. Out of this desire to create more hands-on, homemade items, or …
Read More »Small Businesses Prioritized in Latest Round of Paycheck Protection Program
The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding opened in January, and now, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking steps to prioritize lending to small businesses. To achieve this, the administration will: Establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan …
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