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The Tip is 'Watch What You Eat' While in the grocery store recently I noticed that the apples were from South America. Next to South American apples were a bin of apples labeled Made in USA. I decided to go with the Made in America apples since they were US grown. Always remember the Big Secret- buying more American made products helps put Americans back to work. It will guide you to food you will want to eat that is grown with US labor. If you just take a moment to look and think before you buy, it is likely you will find what you are looking for. Also, be careful because sometimes labels are not what they seem. Some companies use the letters USA to fool you into thinking they are American products. Trust only those products that literally claim their country of origin. Look for labeling like: Product of USA, Made in USA, Grown in USA, or other definitive markings. And last, when you begin the journey of purposely identifying American products keep in mind that it may take a little time but the more you look the easier it becomes. You will start to remember which brands are made in the USA and which aren't. This knowledge makes it easy and will accumulate over time. Some food items are not grown in the USA and you will learn that too. The Big Secret tells us we don't need to purchase everything from USA manufacturers just a little more than we are accustom to. If you can average $200 a month more on domestic purchases than you otherwise would it adds up fast. $2,400 a year is equivalent to 7 MILLION new American jobs. We believe that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by HomerWood Allow Nature to Customize Your Floor? Hardwood Floors of Distinction Since 1984. HomerWood is the originator of Traditional Character? flooring, crafted from the entire tree. Our floors are beautifully preserved and reveal all of the trees' natural perfections, including original markings, distinctive graining, and inherent characteristics. While planks may feature a distinctive array of knots, splits and checks, pith and sap content, we take special care to remove any defects that could weaken the floor. The result is an elegant, premium floor that features both clear and character planks that reflect the greatest attributes of natural wood. Our extraordinary work ethic and attention to detail are reflected in every aspect of producing a one-of-a-kind HomerWood floor, including hand selection of boards, Amish Hand-Scraped? artistry and personal determination of quality. HomerWood was founded in 1984 and is located in Titusville, PA, situated in the heart of the Appalachian Mountain region. The plant originally made architectural moldings and hardwood flooring, employing just 4 people. In June of 1991, a fire destroyed the original HomerWood building and all equipment, tooling and inventory were lost. As a result, the company reevaluated the focus of HomerWood and decided to rebuild the plant, not just to manufacture flooring, but to make a product that was different from the traditional grades of flooring common in most homes. In 2004, HomerWood enlisted the help of local Amish artisans to hand-scrape our flooring products, after realizing the Amish had a natural talent for styling and crafting the individual planks. The Amish Hand-Scraped? collection was born. In 2006, HomerWood was acquired by Armstrong World Industries, bringing a premium brand to the Armstrong and Bruce portfolio of hardwood products. In 2007, HomerWood added engineered structures to the flooring profiles offered. A surface coating expansion also allowed all flooring to be finished onsite in Titusville. In 2009, HomerWood introduced its largest product launch, bringing 30 new colors, wire-brushed textures and smoked visuals to the marketplace. The line consists of 48 visuals, both solid and engineered, that truly position the HomerWood brand as a leader in design, quality, and craftsmanship. In 2010, HomerWood? Hardwood Flooring announced that its Titusville, Pennsylvania manufacturing plant has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification. In 2012, HomerWood introduced the Birch Run Collection, a new species option in a designer inspired color palette. FSC provides third-party certification confirming that materials used are harvested from well-managed, sustainable forest operations. HomerWood purchases raw material from suppliers who use only the highest standard in forestry practices, thus assuring the conservation and replenishment of forests. |
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