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Where to buy sheds online: styles for every space and budget
Finding the right shed for your outdoor space can feel a lot like house-hunting for your garden. You want something that looks good, fits the space, and stands up to the unpredictable British weather. But when the options online are seemingly endless, it’s easy to get lost between bespoke timber builds and practical metal designs.…
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Solar firms shut down after £3m pensioner scam
Two UK solar panel firms have been shut down after taking more than £3 million from pensioners through a refund scam that promised government-backed grants to cover installation and maintenance costs. The Insolvency Service confirmed that Trident West Industries Ltd and Star Solar Ltd misled dozens of homeowners with cold calls and doorstep sales. The…
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Concrete but Greener: The Race to Decarbonize Construction Materials
The Foundation of a Carbon Problem Concrete is, quite literally, the foundation of the modern world. From sidewalks to skyscrapers, concrete has transformed civilization for the past 200 plus years of its usage. It is the second most consumed substance on the planet, second only to water, with approximately 30 billion tons being produced annually. …
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When Is the Best Time of Year to Paint Your House?
The right painting temperature creates either a flawless finish or leads to a frustrating failure. Most homeowners want to refresh their home’s appearance but struggle to pick the perfect time. Summer might seem like the only suitable season, but reality tells a different story. Paint works best between 10°C and 29°C, whatever the season. Humidity…
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When Is the Best Time of Year to Paint Your House?
The right painting temperature creates either a flawless finish or leads to a frustrating failure. Most homeowners want to refresh their home’s appearance but struggle to pick the perfect time. Summer might seem like the only suitable season, but reality tells a different story. Paint works best between 10°C and 29°C, whatever the season. Humidity…
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Micron delays construction at $100B New York megafab
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Tech company Micron pushed back construction at its $100 billion Clay, New York, semiconductor megafab plant by two to three years, according to the project’s final environmental impact report. The updated timeline now marks the…
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4 ways contractors can lock in year-end tax wins in 2025
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chris Coleman is partner-in-charge of accountancy RubinBrown’s Construction Services Group. Opinions are the author’s own. For years, contractors have had to make long-term decisions under short-term tax rules that could change with the next budget deal. While…
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Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
21. Suminagashi Craft Kit ($34+) This Japanese Marbling Craft Kit is something both of our kids would love… and that John and I would also have so much fun using! So it really works for both lists. If you know anyone who is crafty and likes to make things, this would be such a hit.…
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6 Must-Have Pieces of Cold-Weather Gear for Construction Crews This Winter
There are plenty of terms we all know when it comes to cold-weather hazards — hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot — but here’s one that doesn’t get as much attention: cold stress. According to the Centers for Disease Control, cold stress happens any time your body loses heat faster than it can make it. That can…
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FireDesigner software automates fire safety design
According to Inim, the FireDesigner software “simplifies complex system configurations, transforming them into intuitive, easily understood workflows”. FireDesigner is designed specifically for fire detection, fire sprinklers and suppression systems. It automates manual tasks, “ensuring every component is accurately specified, compliant and integrated seamlessly”. View the original article and our Inspiration here