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How Many Zebra Species are There?

While many people believe there to be only one species of Zebra, in reality we actually have over five. At Outsourcesol, we supply hides acquired from the Burchell breed. This is the most common type of Zebra found in the eastern and southern parts of Africa. Due to their high population and overgrazing, wildlife programs conduct conservation culling so as to control these high numbers. Below we have created an infographic that explains the history and background of the Burchell Zebra. Want to share your thoughts? Please comment below and don't forget to share on your favorite social media account.

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4 Zebra Skin Rug Groups

One of the most common questions we hear from our customers is usually “Tell more about the quality!” This is one of our favorite questions and a good one to inquire. Why do you ask? Because each client is different and the expectations of one client can be completely different from the other. One might want a worn out look and feel where as the other wants a brand new rug with little to zero imperfections. The infographic below will guide and help you understand the four major grade categories used in evaluating a Zebra rug. We always appreciate your input and please share the love for others to see.

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6 Ways to Refresh Your Home Office Space to Increase Productivity

Working from home is on the rise since 1995. In fact, according to a study done by Telework Research Network, this will increase by 63% in the next five years. Can we blame them? Working from home is convenient, economical, less stressful, and you get to spend more time with your loved ones while you earn!  Pretty great, right? But of course, there are some challenges to this type of set-up, too; one of which is that you have a higher tendency to be less productive. Since most telecommuters don’t follow a specific time, they tend to easily slip into slackness. The good news is that you can negate that dilemma by simply tweaking your home office space! Here’s how:...

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Interior Focus: Tropical Safari

Tropical safari is one of the most uniquely attractive interior design themes to date. Bringing the wildlife into your home with all its unique elements can be quite a statement. We have said time and again how much we adore a mixture of concepts. To be pigeonholed into a certain interior style is great, but it’s not too exciting. Plus, there are plenty of possibilities when you combine various themes. So, we are elevating the interior game by fusing together the elegant elements of the wild along with the agrestic ones. What’s great about the aforementioned themes is the hoard of colors, textures, and patterns to choose from. The African savanna and the tropical ecosystem are rich with warm, neutrals, and...

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7 Reasons Why Statement Area Rugs Can Give Your Home A Vital Spark

source Incorporating a statement piece into an interior design mix, more often than not, is limited to what one can immediately see upon entering the room. The usuals are walls and furniture. Unfortunately, what’s below eye level is often overlooked even though one fabulous statement area rug is all it takes to give even the simplest of home a vital spark! Area rugs can provide more than just extra warmth to a space, provide good cushioning, and prevent unfortunate slips. We will give you a good count as to why statement area rugs can be a great addition to your home:   1. Up the ante A statement area rug, just like any other featured segment or item in a...

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