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Why You Should Choose Bigger Art (As Proven By A Beautiful Italian-Inspired New Build)
We are pretty selective when it comes to featuring house tours that aren’t our own makeovers. It’s not because they aren’t all great, but more that we want you to get an important takeaway. We have a good one today:) Caitlin and I were just talking about the problem with “bitsy” wall decor. There always…
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Step inside a beautiful waterside home in a flood risk area
Homeowner Chris has an enduring passion for property and design. “I’ve always had a feeling for homes and space,” he says. And that instinct came into play when he acquired a riverside plot in the heart of a Wiltshire town – land that he bought from his mother. Despite the site being in the centre…
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Intelligent Compaction Paves the Way to the High-Tech Roadbuilding of Tomorrow
This spring and summer, we’ve talked a lot about asphalt paving plans, equipment and technology to identify opportunities to safely increase production. As I talk with contractors, operators and Department of Transportation (DOT) officials, we consider which technology solutions may be the best for this on-season as we look down the road at what may…
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Why California’s Building Code Sets the Standard for Construction Across the U.S.
Construction professionals carry the critical responsibility of delivering structures that are safe, habitable, accessible and energy efficient. A key component of that responsibility is adherence to current building codes and compliance best practices — both of which are essential for ensuring successful outcomes across every phase of a project. A foundational best practice is maintaining…
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Should you mow your lawn in a heatwave? Experts advise
When temperatures soar in the UK, the first thing we want to do is take to our gardens. But whilst this is a time of great enjoyment for us, heatwaves can spell disaster for our lawns. Whilst regular mowing is something that experts generally agree on as an essential summer lawn care task, this all…
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What it’s like to buy a plot without planning permission
When we first decided to self-build, I genuinely thought finding a plot would be easy. You know, clicking through listings online and wandering through villages, picking out “the one,” and feeling the magic of it all coming together. Well, I can now say with absolute certainty: it’s not like that. Not even close. Our search…
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Barn up for auction could be converted into holiday retreat
Just west of Corwen in the peaceful village of Druid, a derelict stone barn is offering a rare opportunity for renovators with a vision. The secluded 0.16-acre freehold plot provides easy access to Snowdonia National Park and the wider North Wales countryside. With full planning permission already granted for a barn conversion into a holiday…
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Barn up for auction could be converted into holiday retreat
Just west of Corwen in the peaceful village of Druid, a derelict stone barn is offering a rare opportunity for renovators with a vision. The secluded 0.16-acre freehold plot provides easy access to Snowdonia National Park and the wider North Wales countryside. With full planning permission already granted for a barn conversion into a holiday…
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CCCT with Patrick Ringlever, CEO at Interplan LLC
CCCT with Patrick Ringlever, CEO at Interplan LLC-Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Patrick Ringlever, CEO at Interplan LLC that has been here a while, 50 years and counting to be exact, and they’ve got the lessons learned to prove it. Throughout this time, they have seen the importance…
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CCCT with Wyatt Roberts, Head of New Construction for Dandelion Energy
QXO, Inc. has named Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, is the winner of its 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year program, an annual campaign celebrating the outstanding contributions, leadership, and professionalism of women in the View the original article and our Inspiration here