Before the days of electric power, Spring Cleaning had a whole other meaning: it was a time to scrub the place from top to bottom, removing soot for candles and oil lamps, washing every surface linen and airing the place out after a long winter. The need for that’s not so great now, but the longing for a fresh start as the days get longer is still there.
This is traditionally the time of year when people buy paint (the second quarter is consistently the highest architectural coatings consumption). They buy linens. Refresh and prepare the garden. |
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Products that are made to last and made to be loved do not end up in landfills at the same pace as their more ramshackle and disposable counterparts. Products that are durable are designed to perform well, be generally tough, and to accept later upgrades or repairs. They are also designed so well that they create emotional attachment-
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