Hydroponics can work at a large or small scale. Bridget Carey / CNET This story is part of Road Trip 2021, CNET’s coverage of the Biden administration’s push to grow American manufacturing and make more things in the USA. My plant obsession began early last year when I broke my […]
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City Gardening Expands in US During Pandemic
On pieces of unused land in the Bronx, gardeners from many neighborhoods work together to make more than 12 farm hubs. The Bronx is an area in the northern part of New York City. The gardeners are combining efforts for their community gardens and harvests. Years ago, some found that, […]
Power in seeds: Urban gardening gains momentum in pandemic | Lifestyles
This photo provided by Stephen Zeigler shows Ron Finley in a garden in Los Angeles. Interest in gardening has grown around the country. And urban gardeners say it’s particularly important for the health and resiliency of city neighborhoods. […]
Significant Spike in Residential Cleaning Appliances Sales Driven by Mounting Pressure of Post- Pandemic Domestic Chores: Persistence Market Research
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global sales of cleaning appliances are estimated to close in on US$ 15 Bn by the end of 2031, increasing at a CAGR of 10%, mostly driven by developments in the residential sector, which holds more than 65% market share. Increased public awareness […]
Pandemic, hot weather leave schools sweating over air quality
Searing heat in Minnesota is forcing school districts — already concerned about indoor air quality amid the pandemic — to consider further mechanical upgrades to buildings without air conditioning. The temperature topped 100 degrees in at least one Minneapolis classroom in June before the district shifted students in 15 buildings […]
What it takes to buy a house in today’s pandemic seller’s market
Paying full price for homes — in cash. Or in the case of a mortgage, agreeing to shell out tens of thousands of dollars over asking price. Waiving inspections, and getting deals done quickly and seamlessly. In a state where the median selling price for a single-family home is now more than […]
WATCH NOW: Kenosha couple starts HVAC company during the pandemic | Business
Former owners of Wieske Heating and Cooling, Laura and Bob Wieske, left, pose for a photo with new owners, Cindy Fickenscher and Steve Beets. The name of the business has been changed to Air Doctors. […]
Black-Owned Seed Companies Grow During Pandemic, Hope To Promote Healthy Eating : Shots
Ietef “DJ Cavem Moetavation” Vita plants seeds with daughter Libya LeaDonvita in the garden at their home outside Denver. Vita is among a growing list of Black gardening enthusiasts-turned-entrepreneurs across the country who’ve launched seed businesses during the pandemic-inspired gardening boom. Rachel Woolf for KHN hide caption toggle caption Rachel […]
Mid-Ohio Home Show is back after one year absence due to pandemic
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club’s annual Mid-Ohio Home Show is back after a one-year absence. Because of the pandemic, the event was canceled in March 2020 just hours before it was scheduled to open, club president Kevin Zehe said. The home show will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with plenty of businesses on hand […]