Tag: split
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A Genius New Design Product: Introducing Quilt Mini Split
Every few years, a product explodes into the marketplace, and you can only say “finally” with equal parts relief and enthusiasm. Quilt is that for me this year. Mini-splits are famously huge and bulky, look like plastic, and are such an eyesore (and impossible to disguise, especially in an older style home!). Quilt not only…
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RLB Report Shows Split Trends in Construction Markets
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), a global leader in the built environment, has published dual reports: its Q3 2025 Quarterly Construction Cost Report (QCR) and its Q3 2025 Crane Index, providing a powerful snapshot of North American market health. The unified report reveals a unique paradox: while national cost trends show an increase, local construction activity is a fragmented…
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Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty split during £5m home renovation
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have announced their separation just two years after beginning an ambitious renovation of a £5 million home in Hampstead. The couple had hoped to create a long-term family base after relocating from Los Angeles, where they experienced a home break-in and growing concerns about safety. Their decision to part ways…
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Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty split during £5m home renovation
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have announced their separation just two years after beginning an ambitious renovation of a £5 million home in Hampstead. The couple had hoped to create a long-term family base after relocating from Los Angeles, where they experienced a home break-in and growing concerns about safety. Their decision to part ways…
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How Long Do Split System Air Conditioners Last?
Does your air conditioner need replacement? Your cooling system might not work as well as it used to, and you’re definitely not alone in this. Most AC units are built to run about 10 years before they need serious repairs or replacement. A typical air conditioner can last 10 to 15 years with proper care.…
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Split level design: Could stepping up benefit your home?
There are many reasons why a split level design might be the best solution for your home, whether you are extending an existing property or designing a self build. Not only can it optimise the space you have available, but it can help you create the ideal solution for a sloping or tricky site. “They…
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Labour MP sparks internal split over planning reforms for housing due to environmental concerns
A newly elected Labour MP has triggered a major public fallout over the party’s stance on planning reforms. Chris Hinchliff has come under fire from senior Labour figures after criticising the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill and calling for a “left alternative” that prioritises environmental protections and mass council housebuilding. His remarks have sparked a…