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Traffic light for bathroom break is new normal in coronavirus Italy

michael jhon 5 months ago

BASTIA UMBRA, Italy (Reuters) – Simone Mela never dreamed that a traffic light would determine when he could take a bathroom break in the factory where he works. But in the world according to coronavirus, that is the new normal.

A worker is seen by a traffic light limiting the access to bathrooms inside the ISA factory that has introduced new safety measures to respect social distancing among workers to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Bastia Umbra, Italy, April 22, 2020, in this still image taken from video. REUTERS TV via REUTERS

And he feels lucky to have a job. Only 200 of the 800 workers at the ISA company, which makes refrigerated display cases for bars, restaurants and supermarkets, have so far been able to return to the factory in Italy’s Umbria region.

The gradual return has been made possible through a combination of solutions

Home improvement

Is B&Q Open Near Me? B&Q Reopens 155 Stores, Coronavirus Lockdown

michael jhon 5 months ago

B&Q has now reopened 155 stores across the UK where it will implement strict social distancing measures, four weeks since closing its stores following the coronavirus lockdown.

Since 23rd March when the UK lockdown was announced, B&Q switched to making its website, diy.com, as its primary store, closing all brick-and-mortar stores for browsing and purchasing, offering only a contact-free Click + Collect service from local stores, and a limited home delivery service.

As a hardware store, B&Q falls under the government’s list of ‘essential’ businesses and is allowed to remain open throughout lockdown, however, it proceeded to close stores for the safety of its staff and customers.

In the last few weeks, B&Q has ‘watched other essential retailers support social distancing in their stores’, and is now following best practice by reopening selected stores.

The retailer first trialled 14 stores at the weekend, followed by 61 stores on Wednesday and

Home improvement

Best home projects to do if you’re quarantined due to coronavirus

michael jhon 5 months ago

As the U.S. confronts the spread of the novel coronavirus, most of the country has now implemented stay-at-home orders. And while we grapple with how to pay rent, whether we’re headed into a recession, and how the virus is impacting the housing market, we’re also left with a more basic question: What should we do while we’re stuck at home?

There’s only so much comfort TV to binge-watch before restlessness kicks in, so for those of us that are able, this extended time indoors is an opportunity to tackle those long-avoided home projects. Of course, now is not the time to flock to the stores for nonessential items, so we’ve gathered a list of ways you can upgrade your space with things you probably already have at home.

From restyling your bookshelves to prepping your planters for spring, here are 21 easy projects you can do while social distancing at

Bathroom

How the coronavirus might change bathroom design

michael jhon 5 months ago

Onion Flats redesigned their bathrooms to save space, but it actually is a healthier design.

In a recent post, Home design lessons from the coronavirus, I suggested that we should bring back the vestibule: “Even in apartments, there should be a vestibule with a door on each end, a big closet, and enough room to take off your coat and shoes without entering the home.” I also suggested that there be a sink in the hall, and showed the layout of a typical suburban prefab where the main door is actually through the garage:

Years ago when I worked in the prefab modular home biz, I asked why the powder room was often placed in what I thought was a weird place. Pieter, the company owner, told me that most of the homes were built on lots in the country for working people who drive long distances and they often

Bathroom

Shaggy Recommends Bangin’ on the Bathroom Floor While Quarantined During Coronavirus

michael jhon 5 months ago

Here are a few things I didn’t know about Shaggy, the chart-topping Jamaican reggae-ish singer behind hits like “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” and “Boombastic,” prior to prepping for our interview: He served in the Marines, achieving the rank of lance corporal, and fought in the Persian Gulf; he honed his singing voice during his Jarhead years; he is not named after the stoner Scooby-Doo character; and he’s a happily married man with three daughters.

He’s also very, very funny—although that part I was aware of, having been subjected to his smash tune “It Wasn’t Me” (and butchering it at karaoke) on a number of occasions. Which brings us to the occasion of our chat: the 20th anniversary of the so-called cheating anthem, released on July 8, 2000.

You’re probably aware of the premise. Rikrok, in a last-ditch effort, phones Shaggy for advice on what to do after his girlfriend

Kitchen

How to Clean Your Kitchen | Protect your home from the coronavirus

michael jhon 5 months ago

In the Kitchen: Prevent the Spread of Infection.

Bacteria can spread anywhere in the kitchen. So it’s important to wash your hands and kitchen surfaces before and after making food.

The kitchen is the heart of many homes. It’s not only where the food is prepared, but it is also where the family meets to share meals and play board games together, or where the children do their homework. If not properly cleaned, the kitchen could turn into a storehouse of bacteria and germs. Keep your kitchen clean and hygienic to prevent those bacteria and germs from making you and your family sick.

Wipe the counters and the stovetop using a paper towel with dish detergent and water. Use a fresh paper towel, then rinse the soap with clean water. Let the counters and oven dry.
Place 1 small cup of bleach and 1 gallon of water together. Load

Home improvement

Tim Allen makes light of coronavirus social distancing with ‘Home Improvement’ joke

michael jhon 5 months ago

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Tim Allen dusted off a character from his “Home Improvement” days to make a joke about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The 66-year-old “Last Man Standing” actor took to Twitter on Wednesday to share an image of the character Wilson from his immensely successful 1990s sitcom. The show aired from 1991 until 1999 and in almost every episode, Wilson, played by late actor Richard Hindman, acted as the wise neighbor on the show. However, the character went the entirety of the series without ever showing the bottom half of his face, except for a finale special in which he finally took a bow and blew a kiss to the audience.

Allen posted an image of Wilson from the show, with his face obstructed by his character’s shared fence, with the caption: “Wilson

Home improvement

Delaware home improvement businesses suffer as coronavirus spreads

michael jhon 5 months ago

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Home improvement companies are only doing a fraction of their normal workload and are dealing with customers who don’t wanted them inside their homes despite taking safety precautions against spreading the coronavirus. 4/1/20

Delaware News Journal

EDITOR’S NOTE: A prior version of this article misclassified real estate businesses. They are not considered essential under the governor’s state of emergency decree.

In the 14 years Marcin Jodko has been in the home improvement business, he has never seen something quite like the coronavirus pandemic.

He never expected to be turned away by his customers, who fear having someone potentially infecting their family with the virus. He never expected that he would be working only about 20% of the jobs he normally would be this time of year.

Yet, this is exactly what he is doing.

The home improvement industry and all those who depend on it have been hit hard

Garden

Olive Garden is offering free to-go meals amid coronavirus outbreak

michael jhon 5 months ago

As more restaurants have been mandated to offer only takeout or delivery service amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Olive Garden is offering a new buy-one, get-one meal deal — and, in true never-ending style, customers are able to use it as many times as they like.

This is the first time in the restaurant’s history that a promotion is being offered solely as a takeout or delivery option.

Guests will be able to choose between several hot “Buy One” options, like the chain’s classic fettuccine Alfredo, cheese ravioli, lasagna or chicken Parmigiana. Then, they can select a “Take One” option (of equal or lesser value), which will be packaged up and chilled, ready to be popped in the freezer or fridge for a next-day meal. Orders can be placed online or by phone, and entrees start at $12.99.

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Coronavirus outbreak allegedly prompts more men to wash hands at airport bathroom, Twitter responds

michael jhon 6 months ago

As confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow throughout both the U.S. and the world, health officials are reminding the public to wash their hands to prevent the spread of the virus.

“Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing,” Dr. Amy Fuller, director of Endicott College’s family nurse practitioner master’s degree program, told Fox News. “If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.”

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According to Twitter, it appears the message has resonated with citizens all over — especially men.

Dr. Eric Schneider recently wrote on Twitter that he observed a “line in the men’s room to

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Coronavirus

Traffic light for bathroom break is new normal in coronavirus Italy

Is B&Q Open Near Me? B&Q Reopens 155 Stores, Coronavirus Lockdown

Best home projects to do if you’re quarantined due to coronavirus

How the coronavirus might change bathroom design

Shaggy Recommends Bangin’ on the Bathroom Floor While Quarantined During Coronavirus

How to Clean Your Kitchen | Protect your home from the coronavirus

In the Kitchen: Prevent the Spread of Infection.

Delaware home improvement businesses suffer as coronavirus spreads

Olive Garden is offering free to-go meals amid coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak allegedly prompts more men to wash hands at airport bathroom, Twitter responds