Tag: Surprising
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10 Surprising Ways PVC Products Add Value Across Industries
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is one of the most widely used and versatile materials in the modern world, but its impact often goes unnoticed. Far beyond its reputation in plumbing, PVC products are vital in supporting safety, hygiene, efficiency, and durability across a wide range of industries. From healthcare and food production to logistics and manufacturing,…
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My mum’s gardening hack showed me the surprising benefits of moles in your lawn
As a garden writer and editor, the view I’ve always taken on molehills is that, like other pests like garden slugs, people are keen to prevent them. But a recent visit to my mum’s house made me do a complete 180 on how I see these little piles of soil. I happened to casually mention…
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My mum’s gardening hack showed me the surprising benefits of moles in your lawn
As a garden writer and editor, the view I’ve always taken on molehills is that, like other pests like garden slugs, people are keen to prevent them. But a recent visit to my mum’s house made me do a complete 180 on how I see these little piles of soil. I happened to casually mention…
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The surprising household items people are using as makeshift DIY tools
Brits are swapping screwdrivers for kitchen knives and hammers for rolling pins, and it’s not going well. A survey of 2,000 Brits and 500 tradespeople shows many are tackling jobs like tiling a kitchen wall or fixing leaks without the right tools. With four in ten under-40s admitting they don’t even own a toolbox, makeshift…
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From Opinions to Facts: The Surprising Power of Data
How can having real-life data change the way we design or plan? When I worked as an architect, I designed workplaces based on assumptions and previous experience, considering the client’s wants and needs. What would have happened if I had developed my design by studying actual behavioral and performance data? The Lunchroom Table Case Study…