Tag: Life
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Let’s Make It Better – 3 Real Life Reader-Submitted Rooms Get Our Honest Decor Styling Advice
The other week, for fun, Marlee put up an Instastory asking the followers what they needed advice on in their homes. It was meant to just be an Instagram thing, but then we decided that it was silly not to share our suggestions on the blog, too! So that’s what we’re doing today. Here are…
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Home Upgrades to Simplify Family Life with Growing Kids
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Family life is full of changes, and one of the biggest challenges parents face is finding enough space as their kids grow. Bedrooms that once felt roomy start to feel cramped, and shared spaces like the kitchen, living room, or play areas may no longer fit everyone’s needs. At the same time, families want homes…
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Extend Vehicle Life with Smart Maintenance Strategies
Maximizing your vehicle’s lifespan requires regular maintenance and smart upkeep. Proactive care ensures reliability and protects your investment. Unpredictable events can also take a toll on vehicles. For example, on June 17, 2025, Colorado experienced a severe hailstorm. Some hailstones were as large as baseballs. Windshields were shattered, and many cars suffered dents, as reported…
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Skanska Breaks Ground on Novo Nordisk Life Sciences Center
Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, announces it has been selected by Durham Tech Community College to build a state-of-the-art life sciences building, the Novo Nordisk Life Sciences Center. The firm recently broke ground on the project which includes the demolition of the existing building. The new single-story 30,700-square-foot Novo Nordisk Life Sciences…
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Life Update 2025 – What The Heck Are We Up To Over Here????
This one is for those who want the “hot goss(ip)” – all things behind the curtain and under the hood in the life/business categories. Remember when that’s what blogs were? We just blabbed, stream of consciousness, and people had long attention spans and would read every word? All hail long form content!!!! Anyway, we have…
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Contractor fined after collapsing wall kills ‘full of life’ employee
A building company has been fined £56,775 after an employee was crushed to death when a 1.8m-high retaining wall collapsed on him. Gary Anstey, 57, from Bristol, was working for H Mealing & Sons Ltd at a school construction site in Bath when the incident happened on 19 March 2019. An investigation by the Health…
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10 Ways Outdoor Surfaces Impact Modern Project Design & Life
Outdoor surfaces are much more than the ground we walk on. They frame entrances, guide movement, protect structures, and even influence how safe and welcoming a space feels. From residential homes to commercial plazas, the way these surfaces are designed, treated, and maintained has a lasting impact on both appearance and durability. Here are ten…
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10 Ways Outdoor Surfaces Impact Modern Project Design & Life
Outdoor surfaces are much more than the ground we walk on. They frame entrances, guide movement, protect structures, and even influence how safe and welcoming a space feels. From residential homes to commercial plazas, the way these surfaces are designed, treated, and maintained has a lasting impact on both appearance and durability. Here are ten…
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No Reno Design Advice for a Real Life Home
Today I get to introduce my BEST FRIEND of 27 years!! Well, sort of. I get to introduce you to my best friend of 27 years’ three biggest “problem areas” in her home, and give “no reno” suggestions that she will be seeing for the first time with all of you:) She and her husband…
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Treehouse ideas: 12 real life projects to inspire you
Forget rough-and-ready dens knocked together with scrap timber, today’s treehouse ideas are something else entirely. Simply type ‘treehouse’ into Pinterest and you’ll be inundated with everything from elevated woodland hideaways to sleek, modern tree pods balanced on stilts. Driven by a desire to feel closer to nature, treehouse design is increasingly being shaped by wider…