Category: Featured
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Capaldi’s fence dispute sparks village planning row
Lewis Capaldi has been granted planning permission for a sleek new recording studio on his £1.6 million countryside estate, but not all of his renovation dreams are going smoothly. A neighbour has formally objected to parts of a separate application, particularly a towering boundary fence that allegedly reaches over 3.5 metres high. The planning permission…
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Beat the Heat: OSHA-Backed Heat Safety Strategies Every Contractor Should Use
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related work fatalities in the United States, with construction workers accounting for more than a third of all heat-related deaths. As average daily temperatures continue to rise, it’s critical to protect workers from extreme heat and heat-related risks. Understanding Heat Stress and Heat-related Illnesses Outdoor workers, especially those…
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How to choose the best shed security alarms and systems to keep the contents safe
Garden sheds are a top target for thieves, making investing in the best shed security alarms and systems a clever move. Stolen bikes, power and garden tools could represent a substantial loss – and the latter might even help burglars get into the house. Good home security systems should always include measures for the shed.…
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Jersey City “Bunny Mansion” Renovation: A Duplex Transformed
In the often-unpredictable landscape of New Jersey real estate, Carol and Jon discovered what appeared to be their ideal first home in Jersey City: a stately 1926 detached house. The catch, however, lay in its configuration as a two-family duplex. Their vision, a single-family dwelling tailored for themselves and their growing retinue of beloved rabbits…
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Lytx’s 2025 “Road Safety Report” Reveals Top Driving Risks and Collosion Trends for FLeets
Commercial fleets are seeing higher collision rates but fewer severe incidents, according to Lytx’s newly released 2025 Road Safety Report. Based on over 300 billion miles of driving data across 90+ countries, the annual report highlights the top roadway risks, behavior patterns and key takeaways for fleet operators as they navigate growing complexity on the…
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Our Summer Fashion Staples: The Clothes That Make Us Feel Great And Keeps Us Cool
Now that we are about a month into summer, Marlee posed the question the other day, “What are everyone’s summer staples?” A big gab sesh started so naturally, we then thought that it was a pretty great blog post idea. So here we are! And much like a capsule wardrobe, it’s helpful to really pinpoint…
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How to avoid drilling into wires: Our guide
Drilling into a concealed cable is always a nasty shock – and it’s seriously dangerous if the wire is live. Electrocution can result when a live cable is damaged and makes contact with the drill, forming a circuit through the user’s body. Another danger is fire risk resulting from damage to wiring. If you drill…
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New Legislation Targets Emissions In Asphalt And Concrete After IRA Rollbacks
In March of 2025, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) reintroduced the Concrete And Asphalt Innovation Act (CAIA) as a companion to House bill H.R. 1534, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support to the tune of 350-73. Currently, it awaits further action by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee before going to…
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How to make a bee watering station for hot weather
Whether you have a garden or not, setting up a bee watering station this weekend is not only a fun, family-friendly, eco garden activity, but these spots will act as essential resources for our prize pollinators during dry, hot spells. “Bees need water not just to stay hydrated, but also to make food for their…
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Can you turn a pond into a natural swimming pool?
Often beautiful in theory, many ponds end up as stagnant corners of the garden that don’t quite earn their keep. But what if you could swap your unloved water feature for something a little more inviting this summer? Swimming ponds offer the best of both worlds: a place to swim in clean, chemical-free water, alongside…