A clock is a decent gift and an easy one to misjudge. It goes in a room the recipient has already arranged to their taste, it has to be operated by someone who did not read the manual, and it will sit in plain view for years. A few minutes of thought at the buying… Continue reading Giving a Clock as a Present Without Getting It Wrong

Almost every foam product has a distinct odour when first unpacked, and it worries people who were not expecting it. It is normal, temporary and worth understanding rather than ignoring. What Causes It Polyurethane foam is produced through a chemical reaction, and small quantities of volatile organic compounds remain in the material afterwards. Vacuum packing… Continue reading The Smell of New Foam Furniture