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Making Base Housing Home

Military families have many challenges and endure constant changes, one of which is making base housing feel like home and another is moving frequently. You can make your house or apartment feel like home and set up house so it’s easier to move your things with little notice, all at the same time. One of the ways to do so is to choose portable, double duty furnishings. Not only will they take up less space than traditional pieces if you end up moving into a smaller place, but furnishings that also provide storage don’t require as much effort when it … Continue reading →

DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters

February 1, 2006 Release #06-080 DESA Recall Hotline: (866) 279-3225 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: “40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters” Units: About 54,500 Importers: DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. Hazard: The burners on these heaters can “flashback”, which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can … Continue reading →

Portable and Double Duty Furnishings

Portable furniture units that also do double or even triple duty are a great investment. Chests, decorative cubes with lids, and other similar options are a terrific way to add seating and storage. These items work well in any home, but they are especially handy for people that move often or live in close quarters. Cedar chests, hope chests, and the like make great temporary window seats that double as storage. Slide the chest under a window, add a simple cushion and a couple of throw pillows, and you have a comfy, cozy seat. Inside the chest, you can store … Continue reading →