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Leaving the key in the door lock overnight – is that right or wrong?
It is an easy bedtime habit: lock the front door, leave the key in the inside of the lock and…
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Jeff Bezos is putting $100 million into neglected city land; eight US cities will turn abandoned spaces into parks and wildlife habitats.
An empty plot can be more than an eyesore. In built-up neighbourhoods, neglected land can mean broken walking…
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Daylight saving time change 2026: When will the clock be set back to standard time? - WELT
Every autumn, the same small household problem causes outsized confusion: do the clocks go forwards or…
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David López, construction engineer: "don't put marble in the kitchen, it is being replaced by two more practical solutions."
A marble worktop can make a kitchen feel calm, luxurious and timeless - until lemon juice, red wine or tomato…
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In the USA, more than 450 roofs on homes occupied by low-income households have been painted white – which could lead to significant savings on summer energy costs.
A top-floor bedroom, loft conversion or flat-roof extension can become uncomfortably hot long after the sun…
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I built a gabion wall just for the look: two winters later, I understood what had settled between the stones.
A gabion wall often starts as a style choice: a clean-edged boundary by a patio, a screen in front of…
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Old Pattullo Bridge arches to come down within 60 hours this Thanksgiving weekend.
A bridge can appear to vanish almost overnight. From the bank, a familiar steel arch may seem to be standing…
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The quarter-turn rule for tightening plumbing fittings without leaks
A loosely tightened plumbing fitting can cause leaks and expensive damage. A little-known rule, popularised in…
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I had my cords of wood delivered already cut into logs of 33 cm for the winter: when I measured the pile under the shelter, almost a third of what I had paid was missing.
A firewood delivery can look surprisingly small once it has been stacked neatly in a log store. But a…
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How to Repair a Hole in a Wall for an Invisible Finish
A door handle slammed into it, a shelf ripped away too quickly, a child’s fist after losing a match… Holes…
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Victorian prisoners to be sent out to repair roads under Labor’s pothole plan.
Potholes are an everyday irritation, but repairing them safely is not as simple as sending extra people out…
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Bathroom Flooring Trends for 2026: Alternatives to Traditional Cold Flooring
Traditional cold bathroom flooring is steadily being replaced by warmer, more refined and practical…
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Greenhouses built instead of apartments: many glass palaces are hardly habitable any more.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing can make a new flat feel bright, spacious and modern. But during a hot spell, the…
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Inset Basin Alternatives for a Modern Bathroom in 2026
The traditional inset basin is still found in plenty of bathrooms, but it is no longer the only option for…
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Accident hotspot: Date set for construction of roundabout at motorway junction.
A busy motorway junction can gain a reputation as an accident hotspot even when the view appears open and the…
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How Putting a Bottle in the Toilet Cistern Saves Water
Placing a bottle in the toilet cistern can reduce the amount of water used with every flush, particularly in…
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It is set to become the highest dam in the world: China is placing 27 mirrors in the mountains to accelerate the 315-meter construction.
Building an earth-and-rock dam in winter is not simply a question of keeping machinery running. At the…
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This under-£30 screws, wall plugs and drill bits kit covers most home repairs
Tired of going to the hardware shop for every small DIY job? A kit costing under £30 claims to cover…
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Brenner Base Tunnel: The first tube is completely finished – 55 kilometers continuously from Innsbruck to South Tyrol.
A tunnel breakthrough can look like the end of the job: the final rock is removed, two underground sections…
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This three-euro trick repairs a stripped screw hole in the wall
In many homes across France, stripped screws leave a gaping hole in the wall. A DIY enthusiast has revealed a…
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In 2017, Australian engineers sealed cigarette butts inside asphalt; the road mix met heavy-traffic requirements and conducted less heat in laboratory tests, offering a possible urban-heat benefit.
Discarded cigarette ends are a familiar sight outside shops, stations and pubs, yet the small filters create a…