Housewares

Air Cleaners may be useful for people who need to get allergens out of the air in their homes. They are also useful for eliminating odors and helping to circulate air. There are a number of types; some fit onto the furnace and purify the air for the whole house, others are smaller and work in one area. Users must remember to clean the filters regularly for them to work well. This website provides information about the products and filters. There are links to air cleaner suppliers as well.

This china and crystal directory lists china and crystal retailers throughout the United States. The photo on the page depicts a china teacup, a crystal vase, and a silver cream and sugar set.

Ikea is a source for kitchen appliances, furnishings, dishes and glassware as well as all types of storage organizers and kitchen gadgets.

This is the website for IHA, a trade association dedicated to promoting sales and marketing since 1938. The IHA sponsors an annual International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago, which is the world's largest Homegoods + Housewares marketplace. Showcased are the newest products. For 2009 there will be over 2000 exhibitors from over 30 countries. Users to this website can find information about the Association, membership, and publications.

This website presents an overview of what sewing machines are and what they can do. The first sewing machine was patented by Elias Howe in 1846. His invention made light of what had been a laborious and time-consuming task: sewing by hand. The website provides links to suppliers of sewing machines, accessories, patterns and more.