The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has rejected a new set of fall safety standards drafted by the Arizona state legislature, saying the standards don’t take adequate measures to protect workers. According to the Phoenix Business Journal article, workplaces, such as residential construction sites across the state, must now adhere to OSHA’s…
Millennials Inspire Recent Apartment Boom in Downtown Wilmington
Located just 30 miles south of Philadelphia on I-95, Delware’s largest city has become a hot spot for area millennials. Wilmington’s downtown district, formerly known for its pawnshops, check-cashing stores, and abandoned buildings is being reinvigorated by developers who are constructing hundreds of apartments geared towards young professionals seeking the perks of center-city living, including…
K-Cup Inventor Says He Regrets His Famous Invention
Business Insider reports that the coffee industry is worth an estimated $100 billion U.S. dollars worldwide. Of this amount, a considerable portion is spent on K-Cups, the single-serving coffee pods that are used in Keurig machines and other coffee makers. But this trend may not be as convenient as it seems: research shows that K-Cups have…
West Virginia House of Delegates Hammers Out Details of Aboveground Storage Tank Act Amendment
West Virginia’s House of Delegates recently held public hearings to seek input from citizens on a proposed bill that would make amendments to the Aboveground Storage Tank Act. On March 6, many of the same people who had advocated for last year’s Aboveground Storage Tank Act to be passed returned to the podium in the…
Woman Cheats Death With Her Husband’s Volvo
With the severe winter weather the Northeastern United States has been experiencing this year, it is no surprise that buildings have been collapsing under the weight of all the snow. One such building was a garage in Pepperell, Massachusetts, which recently collapsed — with its owner inside. Jennifer Ellars was leaving her home to run…
Michigan Township Mends Fences With Its Fencing Rules
If you own a parcel of land and want it to be fenced, there are many ways that you can do it. You can call on a fence company to come out and install your fence, or you can put up the fence by yourself. The cost of DIY fence will be lower than one…
More Money, More Problems: When Home Remodeling Doesn’t Pay Off
Although more than half — 53 % — of homeowners feel that now is a good time to renovate a home, you may not want to follow the crowd in this instance. The 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, a survey published by Remodeling magazine, revealed that major home remodeling projects don’t always pay off. As…
Increase in Winter Tourism Causes Michigan’s Muskegon State Park To Open 20 Rustic Campsites for Public Use
The Midwest has experienced some of the coldest temperatures and heaviest snowfalls during the 2014-2015 winter season, but that hasn’t stopped Michigan residents from going outside and staying active. In fact, according to a recent announcement from the Muskegon State Park, about 20 campsites will remain open for public use during the remainder of the…
Digital Billboards Draw International Controversy
Businesses are always looking for new ways to catch consumers’ attention. Now, thanks to advancing technology, some companies may be able to accomplish this with digital billboards, which feature moving, computer-controlled displays and messages. Research from OTX, a global consumer research and consulting firm, shows that these signs are extremely effective, with an estimated 63%…
Inside the Pint-Sized Homes of the Tiny House Movement
Perhaps in response to the growing number of McMansions on the housing market, minimalist singles, couples, and even families are now embracing the tiny house movement. Tiny houses are defined as small, sustainable houses that can measure anywhere from 80 square feet to about 700 (though they tend to average between 100 and 400 square…