This part of our web guide is appropriate for a wide variety of topics, including furniture, home appliances, furnishings, do-it-yourself products, and garden equipment and supplies.
When it comes to furnishing your home, the options are nearly endless.
Common types of furniture include sofas, couches, sectional sofas, loveseats, and sleeper sofas, which can provide comfortable seating in the living room. Dining tables and chairs are essential for family meals and gatherings, and there is usually a place for coffee tables and side tables, as well. Bedrooms often include bed frames and mattresses, nightstands, dressers, and wardrobes. Homes, garages, and sheds can be kept organized with bookshelves, cabinets, and storage units.
Modern appliances add convenience, and many of them have risen to the level of being essential. Refrigerators keep food fresh and organized, and there are several types, including side-by-side, top-freezer models, and French door models. Laundry is easily taken care of with washing machines and dryers, while ovens, ranges, and microwaves are used to prepare meals. There are other choices as well, such as air fryers. Vacuum cleaners are used to keep floors clean, and the come in a large variety of models as well, including robotic vacuum cleaners. Dishwashers make hand-washing of dishes and tableware unnecessary.
Climate-conrol devices, such as air conditioners, air purifiers, humidifiers, and HVAC equipment, can help to change the climate within your home.
Home furnishings include area rugs, curtains, blinds, wall art, and other home décor items, along with floor lamps, table lamps, pendant lights, and other types of lighting systems. Throw pillows and blankets can add color and texture to sofas and beds.
Do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts or homeowners who are simply interested in doing maintenance or making repairs around the house have a lot of tools, equipment, and supplies to choose from. Common items include tape measures, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, squares, carpenter's pencils, and various types of saws. To make the job easier and quicker, many of these tools are available in power models, as well. The right tools can make DIY projects more enjoyable and go a long way to ensure better results.
Likewise, the right tools can make a significant difference in gardening experiences. There too, there are hand tools and power tools that can be used in several projects.
Hand tools might include trowels, pruners, weeders, garden forks, and hand cultivators, along with rakes, hoes, shovels, garden spades, and other long-handled tools. Watering equipment may include hoses, watering cans, or sprinklers. Garden gloves can help protect your hands from dirt, thorns, and sharp edges, while garden tool bags and outdoor storage boxes can help keep things organized. Plant supports, and trellises are used to keep plants upright, especially climbers and heavy-flowering varieties like peonies.
These are just a few of the tools, equipment, supplies, and furnishings that might be found in this portion of our web guide.
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In business since 1955 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Aaron's Company is a lease-to-own retailer that focuses on leases and retail sales of furniture, electronics, appliances, and computers, selling through company-operated and franchised stores in forty-three U.S. states and Canada. A profile and history of the company are featured on its website, along with an online product catalog, shopping guides, and a description of the rent-to-own business model used.
https://www.aarons.com/
Founded in 1963 with a single store in Center Line, Michigan, ABC Warehouse has grown to employ about a thousand people across forty-one locations in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Its stores specialize in retailing mattresses, refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, washers, dryers, TVs, dining room furniture, living room furniture, bedroom furniture, and other products. Its locations, home delivery and pick-up services, and hours of operation are featured, and an online store is included.
https://www.abcwarehouse.com/
Action Roofing serves the whole Woburn area from its Billerica, MA office. We handle all of your roofing needs, from construction and maintenance to snow removal. With over nine years of experience, you can trust our professionals to repair your roof or gutter system. We work year round and we’re available 24/7 for emergency patching. We also offer free estimates and a 10-year installation warranty, whether you need us to install a flat, sloped, shingled, or rubberized roof.
http://www.theactionroofing.com/
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the online store offers air filtration products, air movers, fans, flood restoration equipment, floor restoration supplies, and mold recovery equipment and supplies. A catalog of products is presented, with photos and prices, and purchases may be made online. Finance options, multiple payment methods, and special offers for buying in bulk are included, along with flexible shipping, and daily rotating sales. The address, hours, and contacts are included.
https://www.airmovers.com/
Short for Block & Quayle, after the company's founders, B&Q is a British multinational DIY and home improvement retailer. Founded in 1969, its retail chain includes about 300 shops, with products also offered through its online shopping site. Outside of the United Kingdom, its international operations are largely in Ireland and Saudi Arabia. Its stores are listed on its site, and its products are featured in its online catalog, including special offers and clearance items.
https://www.diy.com/
Formed in 1998, Brylane Home is an online retailer of home furniture and décor, bed and bath essentials, outdoor furniture, and kitchen products, which can be browsed through its online catalog, sorted by product type, with categories for featured items, seasonal products, gifts, and clearance items. Through its website, customers can track their orders, view their order history, create a wishlist, and access special offers, coupons, and rewards. A printed catalog is available on request.
https://www.brylanehome.com/
Canawipe is the registered trademark owner of the Wysi brand of compostable and biodegradable wiping products. Launched in 2006, Canawipe's products provide consumers with an alternative cleaning product without the need for additional ingredients - just the liquid they choose. The company includes products for the general consumer (Wysi-Wipe), the juvenile market (Wysi-baby), the healthcare market (DoCC), and the food service industry (Wysi), all of which are featured here.
http://www.canawipe.com/
Chavis has brick-and-mortar locations in Chickasaw, Alabama, and Lucedale, Mississippi. It also sells its products through its online catalog, which is sorted into categories for appliances, furniture, mattresses, grills, and generators. Additionally, shoppers can browse by brand or by promotional offers. Its financing and delivery policies are discussed, along with email savings and the store's rebate center. Policies and contact information are published on the site.
https://www.chavisfurniture.com/
Headquartered in Canterbury, Kent, England, Clearance Paving is a trading name of Brett Landscaping. Its online shopping site offers a wide selection of paving products in the United Kingdom, including current and discontinued items from top manufacturers and merchants. Products include concrete slabs, porcelain slabs, Indian stone slabs, and block paving, such as traditional cobbles or contemporary blocks for driveways. Informational blogs and a help center are included.
https://www.clearancepaving.co.uk/
Euromarket Designs, doing business as Crate & Barrel (stylized as Crate&Barrel), is an international furniture and home décor retail store based in Northbrook, Illinois. It has about a hundred stores in the United States and Canada and franchises in Central and South America, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates. A product catalog, information about its trade program, free design services, wedding and baby registries, gift cards, and career opportunities are featured.
https://www.crateandbarrel.com/
Founded in 1989, Design Toscano is a US-based multinational mail order catalog and electronic commerce company headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois. Its products are also distributed to the United Kingdom through licensed distributors and sold through retailers who carry the full range of Design Toscano products available in the UK. Its products include several types of statuary and decorative furniture, from zombie and Gothic-style pieces to religious and animal themes.
https://www.designtoscano.com/
For durable outdoor products built by Amish craftsmen, come to Eastern Building Products in Fleetwood, PA. Since 1983 our company has created quality built storage sheds, garages, horse stalls & run-ins, and swing sets. For yards that cannot be accessed by delivery trucks, don’t worry! Our team will deliver your products already assembled or in panelized, pre-painted, and pre-assembled to make things easier for you. To learn more about our products, visit our website.
http://www.ebpsheds.com/
Ecover is a Belgian company that manufactures ecologically sound cleaning products, made from plant-based and mineral ingredients. Founded by Frans Bogaerts in 1979, Ecover is currently owned by S.C. Johnson & Son. Its products, available online, include laundry detergents, dish detergents, hand soap, a range of house-cleaning products, multi-purpose cleaners, washing powder, and a line of products with zero fragrance, specially formulated to minimize the risk of allergies.
https://www.ecoverdirect.com/
Energy Savers Inc. is a family-owned and operated company in East Syracuse, NY that provides energy saving solutions to residents in the area looking to lower their utility bills and make a more positive impact on the environment. As Energy Savers Inc. is an Energy Star and BPI accredited home performance contractor, they take an honest, personal approach to providing assessments and services geared toward the improvement of energy performance in homes and businesses.
https://energysaverscny.com/
First introduced in 1996, Febreze is a US-based brand of household odor eliminators manufactured by Procter & Gamble. It is sold in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Beginning with a fabric refresher product, the line has since expanded to include air fresheners, plug-in oil, scented disks, odor-eliminating candles, and automotive air fresheners. In some countries, the products are sold as Ambi Pur. Online shopping is enabled.
https://www.febreze.com/
Offering a range of products, including outdoor and indoor furniture, bed and bath items, lighting, rugs, pillows, tabletops, and entertainment products. Besides its online product catalog, Frontgate has physical stores in Atlanta, Georgia; Columbus, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas, as well as outlet stores in Roswell, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; West Chester, Ohio; and Louisville, Kentucky. Its store locations and hours are posted on the website, along with sale items.
https://www.frontgate.com/
GardenSite offers a range of log stores, large and small, for online purchase and delivery anywhere in the United Kingdom. Each log store provides a sheltered, ventilated environment so that the timber is kept dry and effectively aired. Wet timber left out in the open produces little heat, but lots of smoke, but these log stores will ensure that logs produce the maximum heat possible with the least smoke. Each of its products is shown in photos, priced, and rated.
https://www.gardensite.co.uk/garden-sheds/garden-storage/log-and-wood-stores/
Gempler's offers a range of apparel and supplies for home, work, and recreational purposes. Its inventory includes clothing, footwear, landscaping and agriculture supplies, pest management, safety, shop equipment, tools, tires, and related products. Sale items are highlighted. Other resources include comparison charts, a shopping page library, product support, tips and guides, safety training sheets, and a buyer's guide. A printed catalog is available on request.
https://gemplers.com/
Based in Wisconsin, Ginny's specializes in kitchen and dining products, home and outdoor décor, furniture, bed and bath products, houseware, health and personal care items, computers, televisions, toys, and several other products. Members can make payments, check the status of their orders, create wish lists, or look into Ginny's credit plan. Its protection plan, guarantee, and product recall information are provided, along with coupons, special offers, rebates, and printed catalog requests.
https://www.ginnys.com/
Home Depot, The: Renewable Energy
Home Depot is a US-based home improvement retail company that specializes in tools, construction equipment, products, appliances, and services. It operates several big-box stores and sells its products online. It also sells several renewable energy products, including solar panels, solar panel kits, EV chargers, solar inverters, and wind generators, each of which is pictured, described, and made available for purchase online. Shoppers can browse by category, price, or brand.
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Electrical-Renewable-Energy/N-5yc1vZbm2y
Headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, HomeClick is an online shopping store that offers a wide range of home décor, furniture, and lighting products. Founded in 2001, it carries everything from furniture and rugs to ceiling fans and landscape lighting. Online shoppers can browse by product type (lighting, renovation, outdoor, décor, furniture, fans) or by brand. Products are illustrated in photographs, descriptions, and prices, and an informational blog is included.
https://www.homeclick.com/
Commonly known as John Lewis, John Lewis & Partners is a British chain of high-end department stores that operates in the United Kingdom and Ireland, along with a concession in Australia. Its first store opened in London in 1864, and there are now 35 stores in Great Britain. Shoppers may shop in its retail stores or through its online catalog, which features products sorted into categories and sales and offers. Payment plans and a Partnership Credit Card are discussed on the company's website.
https://www.johnlewis.com/
KraftMaid offers kitchen and bathroom cabinets in a variety of colors and styles, designed to be attractive and to perform flawlessly through a lifetime of use. Its website provides information on the craftsmanship of the company's products, its durability testing, performance, and an overview of its finishes, wood characteristics, and a glossary. Other resources include planning a project, budgeting, personalizing your space, and support options. Its products are featured.
https://www.kraftmaid.com/
Specializing in laundry, fabric care, and home cleaning products, the company's website features a product catalog in which shoppers can shop by product usage (baby, laundry room), by fabric (athletic wear, bedding, cotton or polyester, delicates, denim, silk, wool and cashmere), by scent (cedar, classic, fragrance-free, Lady), or by task (everyday laundry, hand washing, odor and stains, stains and brightening, washing delicates, washing dry clean items, washing wool and cashmere).
https://www.thelaundress.com/
LivingStone produces solid surface countertops made from 100% acrylic material. Being non-porous, they resist germs, odors, and stains, and are easy to clean and maintain. Unlike granite, LivingStone countertops never require sealing, and their virtually invisible seams add to their aesthetic appeal. Its site includes a "SmartPalette" color finder, through which shoppers can choose the color they're looking for. Retailers may be located on a map, and online purchases are available.
https://www.livingstonesurfaces.com/
The Longaberger Company was an American manufacturer and distributor of handcrafted maple wood baskets and other home and lifestyle products. It opened in 1973 but closed in 2018. The following year, Xcel Brands acquired the intellectual property and relaunched the brand, expanding it to include home goods such as furniture, food, jewelry, and other handcrafted products. Once an account has been created, customers can check their order status online and make changes to their account.
https://longaberger.com/
Meijer is a US-based supercenter chain that operates primarily in the Midwestern United States. Founded in 1934, its corporate headquarters are in Walker, Michigan, and roughly. half of its stores are in Michigan, the others in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Its products may be purchased in its stores or through its online shopping site. Ways to shop include home delivery, store pickup, or shop and scan through its free Meijer mobile app. Products are sorted by category.
https://www.meijer.com/
Pier1 Imports, Inc. is an online retailer and former retail chain based in Forth Worth, Texas, that specializes in imported home furnishings and decor. Pier1 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2020 and closed all of its retail stores due largely to the COVID-19 pandemic. Retail ECommerce Ventures acquired the rights to Pier1 and has revived the brand as an e-commerce store. Its online catalog is sorted by product type, with special sections for new arrivals and sale items.
https://www.pier1.com/
Established in 1980, the US retailer is headquartered on a 38-acre site in Madison, Virginia. Launching its first catalog in 1982, the company sold a majority interest in the company to 1-800-FLOWERS in 1998, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary, although it operates independently. The company specializes in hearth and fireplace accessories, furniture, home furnishings, and lawn and garden accessories. A product category, store locator, and delivery policies are featured.
https://www.plowhearth.com/
SolarHome is an online retailer of solar panels and related accessories, including solar panels, solar kits, solar kit components, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and solar pumps, as well as used and surplus solar products. In business since 1998, the company serves residential and commercial clients and offers products for camping and recreational vehicles. It features a directory of installers, a learning center, California rebates, and solar evaluation data.
http://www.solarhome.org/
On sale since 1999, the American brand of cleaning products is produced by Procter & Gamble. The company uses a business model wherein the consumer purchases the handle assembly at a low price but must continue to purchase replacement refills and pads over the lifespan of the product, which includes a variety of mopping, sweeping, and dusting products. The site includes a product catalog, but purchases are made from a retailer rather than directly from Swiffer. Rewards and coupons are featured.
https://www.swiffer.com/
Manufactured and marketed by Procter & Gamble, Tide is an American brand of laundry detergent and fabric care products that was introduced in 1946. Although purchases are directed to a retailer, the website includes a product catalog that is sorted by type, need, or Top Collection. Coupons, rewards, and its bag recall program are featured, along with suggestions on removing stains, doing laundry, washing different fabrics and colors, and other washing machine tips are provided.
https://tide.com/
Wolf & Badger is a global online marketplace for independent fashion, beauty, and homeware brands, with storefronts in London, New York City, and Los Angeles. The company's business model is that of a serviced retail business. Spaces within its stores and website are provided to independent fashion, jewelry, beauty, and homeware brands, who act as their own retailers and keep the bulk of sales revenue. Shoppers may browse by brand, jewelry, gifts, men's and women's items, or sale items.
https://www.wolfandbadger.com/
