Tag: Fails
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Roll-on plaster for walls: When it works and when it fails
Roll-on plaster for walls has become a popular choice for DIYers and professionals seeking a faster way to achieve a smooth, even finish. While it can save time and reduce mess compared with traditional skimming, it is not suitable for every wall or condition. Knowing when it works well, and the common mistakes that can…
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£1.66bn in EPC fines could be handed out if market fails to improve by 2030
If new government energy rules were enforced today, over £1.6 billion in fines could be handed out to homeowners whose properties don’t meet the proposed minimum efficiency standard. New figures reveal that 39% of homes sold in England over the past year fall short of the EPC rating the government wants in place by 2030,…
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When False Knowledge Fails Trench and Excavation Projects
There’s a famous saying, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” It’s commonly accredited to Mark Twain, but likely it’s one of those quotes that change as people say it and eventually collapses upon itself over time. No matter where the…