Tag: Good
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WSP ‘feeling extremely good’ despite instability from Trump’s moves
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. WSP CEO Alexandre L’Heureux said that policy uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s administration is impacting the market and will likely keep merger and acquisition activity quiet for the first half of the year. “On one end,…
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Why solid wooden flooring in a bathroom is never a good idea
There’s no denying that a solid wooden floor looks and feels great. But, when it comes to wooden flooring in a bathroom, the chances are it’s not all it appears to be on the surface. With water and humidity making a constant appearance in your washroom, your bathroom flooring ideas have a lot to live…
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Awaab’s Law coming into force is good news – but it doesn’t go far enough
The second phase will be rolled out in 2026, when Awaab’s Law will be expanded to address all category 1 hazards in the housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS), which go beyond just mould and damp issues. This includes hazards such as excess cold and heat, falls, structural collapse, fire, electrical, explosions and hygiene.…
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My First Time Hanging A Gallery Wall With Picture Rail Rods (So Easy And Looks So Good!)
Robyn and Ryan (two of our best friends) have this gorgeous 100-year-old home (see the intro post here) that has picture molding near the crown, which gave us an opportunity to use picture rods (art rods?) for the gallery wall above the sofa. I had bought most of these pieces for their basement in their…
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Is two dishwashers in a kitchen a good idea or not?
If you seem to live in a perpetual cycle of loading and unloading the dishwasher, you may be wondering if two dishwashers in a kitchen a good idea. I know it’s something I’ve certainly considered in the past when designing a kitchen and one I’d think about again. But, with energy efficiency and rising water…
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Why buying a house without a survey isn’t a good idea
Homebuying without a survey could be an appealing idea. It would save money in a process where the costs that come on top of the purchase price of the home itself mount up. And it’s not just the fee for a survey when you’re buying a house that can make you think twice. With housebuying…
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Bradley’s ELVARI® Washroom Accessories Win GOOD DESIGN® Award
The Elvari® Washroom Accessories Collection by Bradley Company, innovator of commercial restroom products for more than 100 years, has received the prominent 2024 GOOD DESIGN® Award. The internationally recognized award is presented by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The…
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An Outlook on 2025 – Is 2025 Looking Good For Concrete Contractors?
Full disclosure here, Concrete Contractor is not the only magazine I (attempt to) manage. As also editor of Rental I get a chance to connect with a very different angle of the construction industry. Rental’s readers are the equipment and general tool rental stores you frequent whenever you need that specialized equipment needed to solve that one special problem that one…
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Finding Good Hires From Outside the Asphalt Industry
During my first year in the asphalt industry, I’ve found that my favorite part of the job lies in my initial conversations with people who are also in the industry. More often than not, people ask me “how did you end up in asphalt?” When I relay my story, I’m met with a similar story…
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The 9 Kitchen Trends Of 2025 That You’ll Want In Your Home Forever (Yes, They’re That Good)
Welcome to our biggest post of the year! That’s right, nearly every year our annual kitchen trend post is the most popular which equally feels like a huge honor and responsibility as the gal that’s been writing them for the last 6 years. As we always say, when it comes to “trends” and more permanent…