Category: Featured
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Drilling into plasterboard: Our how-to guide to prevent cracks and damage
Plasterboard isn’t as strong as brick and plaster, so you need to ensure that when drilling into plasterboard, you’re doing it correctly. Get it wrong and you could be left with the contents of shelves, pictures or even a broken TV scattered across the floor. But it’s not just the failure of even the best…
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Do you use a key safe? Why adding one that’s visible is a bad idea
A key safe can be useful in order to make access to a home for trusted visitors like family members or carers convenient. The mounted box provides a place to secure door keys outside with a combination lock providing access to those who hold the code. But a closed key safe in plain sight can…
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Take Action: 2025 Asphalt Industry Survey | Asphalt.com
This short 20-question survey is part of our annual State of the Road Building Industry report, published by Asphalt Contractor magazine. Each year, we gather insight from across the country to better understand what contractors like you are facing: from workforce and materials to bidding, equipment, and policy. This year we decided to collect input…
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How Construction Companies Can Protect Cash Flow Amid Industry-Wide Payment Delays
Late payments and slow cash flow have plagued the construction industry for so long that most of us think of it as the norm. And it’s only getting worse – according to one recent report, 82% of contractors now face payment waits of over 30 days, up from 49% just two years ago. Slow payments…
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Ellen DeGeneres lists renovated Cotswolds farmhouse for sale
When Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi purchased their historic Cotswold farmhouse in early 2024, the property required extensive renovation. Over the course of four and a half months, the estate was transformed, combining traditional architectural features with contemporary design elements. However, less than a year after moving in, the couple listed the property for…
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Trimble Extends Siteworks Machine Guidance to Compact Track Loaders
Trimble has announced the expansion of its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module to now support compact track loaders (CTLs). This update integrates the company’s surveying and layout software directly with the machine, allowing operators to use the CTL’s bucket for 3D grading and leveling tasks. First introduced for excavators in 2023, the Siteworks Machine Guidance Module…
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Why Cash Flow Determines Long-Term Success in Construction
In the construction industry, it’s easy to get caught up by seven-figure contracts and impressive profit margins. But while revenue and profitability are important, they can mask an underlying threat that has taken down many otherwise successful contractors: poor cash flow management. Profit Isn’t Enough: The Cash Flow Blind Spot Many business owners equate financial…
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Best Last Minute Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks
One of the best sales of the year is coming to an end: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Emily wrote about her picks here when it started! I, on the other hand, tend to be a bit disorganized about sale shopping, so if you also fall into that category, this post is for you. I went…
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Get expert insight into drilling into metal for clean, smooth and accurate holes
Drilling into metal may seem intimidating, but with the right tools and techniques, it’s a job that DIY enthusiasts can tackle with ease. However, there are some subtle differences that you should be aware of to ensure your metal drilling adventure is successful. Choosing the right drill is a great starting point. You can select…
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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…