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Patio & Hearth Products Report is a trade publication for owners and managers of specialty casual furniture stores, retailers and dealers of patio, hearth, barbecue/grill, outdoor-kitchen and outdoor-living products.
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Evolutionary Psychology Tackles Physical/Mental Benefits of Fire
On December 01, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL – The warm glow and crackling sounds of fire can lower blood pressure, a response that University of Alabama researchers attribute to early humans’ primal reliance on flames for a variety of needs.
An abstract on PubMed states: “For early humans, fire likely extended the day, provided…
Infinity Canopy Offers Innovative Design as it Preps for New Year
On November 26, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOS ANGELES - Slide-on-wire canopies have become a common part of modern outdoor design for their simplicity, beauty and ability to provide shade when needed—and to retract easily. However, the canopies have many drawbacks because they are custom made. To fit properly, these canopies require precise pre-measurement, fabric and color…
Phifer Displays Fresh New Indoor/Outdoor Fabrics at ITMA Showtime
On November 25, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - The Showtime Market is right around the corner, and beginning on Dec 7, Phifer Inc will be showing a fresh, fun and fashionable collection of indoor/outdoor furniture fabrics—including color-themed and carefully-coordinated pairings in solids, classic and trendy designs.
Members of Phifer’s talented design team—with decades of…
Surya Donates More Than 3,900 Food Items to Community Food Bank
On November 25, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CALHOUN, GA - Surya employees collected more than 3,900 non-perishable food items during the company’s fourth annual food drive, which took place Nov 10-20. The donations were delivered last week to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, which distributes healthy food to residents of 20 counties throughout Northwest Georgia and Tennessee.
…NFI and CSIA Agreement Yields Improved Access to Educational Training
On November 21, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ARLINGTON, VA - The boards that oversee the National Fireplace Institute and Chimney Safety Institute of America have announced an agreement that will make education more affordable for America’s chimney sweeps and hearth professionals.
Beginning immediately, those who are NFI Certified can receive a discount on either of two…
