Tag: Dont
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Backyard Sauna Ideas That Don’t Break the Budget
Creating a backyard retreat is no longer reserved for luxury homes. More homeowners today are exploring ways to add wellness-inspired spaces without spending a fortune. A cozy outdoor sauna can be one of the best additions, offering relaxation, health benefits, and a touch of elegance to your yard. The good news is that there are…
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Chicago GC: ‘Don’t fall for shiny objects’ in sourcing technology
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Andrew Hime wants to bring predictability back to material sourcing. Hime, the procurement manager at Clune Construction, joined the Chicago-based contractor in May as part of a broader push to build a national procurement strategy across the…
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Don’t fall into the apples-to-apples trap
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chad Prinkey is CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. Buyers of all types have been using the…
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Don’t settle: Why to hire top construction talent
Kevin French is CEO of Scarborough, Maine-based construction management firm Landry/French Construction. Opinions are the author’s own. One of the most impactful decisions a business leader can make is choosing who they surround themselves with. During my career, I’ve learned that high-performing individuals — those who love what they do and consistently act in the…
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Don’t ignore these factors when considering air con size
Understanding what size air con unit you need can make all the difference when it comes to keeping cool, or ending up feeling hot and bothered that your system isn’t working as well as you thought it would. But how do you figure out what size you need? Is it down to room size or…
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Why We Don’t Have Our Rugs USA Line Anymore
So so so many of you have DM’d or commented asking a lot of questions about what happened to our rug line – why am I not on the site anymore, and do some of our rugs have a new name? It’s been confusing, and until now I wasn’t able to share (and hoped to…
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Phil Spencer: Don’t waste money on flashy home upgrades
Are you dreaming of that perfect kitchen island or a bathroom worthy of a magazine spread? While beautiful renovations promise instant kerb appeal, TV property guru Phil Spencer has a stark warning: focusing solely on aesthetics might be a costly mistake, causing you to overlook crucial eco-home upgrades that offer significant long-term value and savings.…
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Don’t ignore these 12 red flags when buying a plot
Let’s be honest – finding the ‘perfect plot’ is tough. With so few genuinely ideal sites out there, it’s no wonder self builders sometimes start looking at land that’s, well…a bit questionable. When you’re eager to get your project moving, even a marginal plot can start to look attractive. But buying land to build on…
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Smell Mold but See Nothing? What Insurers Don’t Tell You
You catch a musty smell in your home but there’s no visible mold. That alone is frustrating. What’s worse? It could be a sign of something deeper: hidden mold. Mold doesn’t always show up in obvious places. It often grows quietly in dark, damp areas behind walls, under floors, or inside ceilings. And when it’s…
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Worker safety is in jeopardy if we don’t protect NIOSH
Sandra J. Domeracki is a clinical professor in the Community Health Systems Department in the School of Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco. Opinions are the author’s own. On April 1, thousands of Health and Human Services workers arrived at work to find their identification badges failed to let them into their jobsite.…