Tag: Hard
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What gives with head protection? Why workers want to keep their hard hats and ditch safety helmets.
Last August, I took my pickup to the dealership for a nagging check engine light. While it was being looked over, I chatted with the salesman I normally deal with, and he told me about the latest and greatest 2025 models. He told me how the twin turbo inline six-cylinder engine beats my V8 in…
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How Hard Water Affects Toronto Plumbing: Impacts & Solutions
Hard water is a common issue in Toronto, impacting plumbing systems across the city. The high mineral content, particularly calcium and magnesium, can cause problems as these minerals build up in pipes. This buildup can restrict water flow and reduce the efficiency of appliances. Clogged pipes due to scale buildup, are a frequent complaint among…
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The Farmhouse Color Palette (And The Hard Lesson I Learned About Choosing The “Right White”)
This post has been so satisfying to write because seeing all these pretty rooms together, after years of designing and styling (and crying and smiling), makes me so proud of our home. Seeing them all together in different yet beautiful colors really does create a story of me and my family. I was lucky enough…
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How hard work helped this couple stay within budget on their house extension
Emily and partner Jack had ideas for building an extension as soon as they viewed their east London Victorian terrace. In fact, they sketched out some initial ideas on the back of a pub menu straight after they had visited the property. The house needed extensive renovation work, but that didn’t put them off as…
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9th Annual Hard Hat Celebration
On Thursday, May 16th, six Paschen Engineering Scholars celebrated their graduation from the program at the annual Hard Hat Ceremony. It was the sixth group of CPS George Westinghouse College Prep students to graduate from the program. In addition to the senior class graduation, six freshmen from Westinghouse College Prep will be introduced as the latest…