Tag: Finds
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Most Brits unaware of Biodiversity Net Gain, report finds
If you’re building or renovating in England, you now face a new rule: your project must improve nature. But according to the latest BNG Industry Report for July, most people don’t know that and how it can affect planning permission applications, or how they make money from the scheme. The average public awareness of Biodiversity…
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Salvaged Finds & “Nuts-o” Design
With an entire townhouse to renovate and a baby boy on the way, a Brooklyn designer took on broken windows and fire hazards with “completely nuts-o” patterns and prints and an Airstream-inspired kitchen. Read on to see what happens when you give a designer the keys to a total fixer-upper. Guest post by Kensington homeowner…
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Common test used to measure leaky homes may be flawed, research finds
Airtightness ‘blower door’ tests, also known as fan pressurisation tests, are used to diagnose the airtightness or leakiness of a building’s enclosure. They help determine how energy efficient homes are and what EPC grade a home receives, as well as ensuring it has sufficient ventilation to prevent damp and mould. View the original article and…
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Looking For Cool Cabinet Hardware?? Etsy Is Our Go-To And Here’s Where We’ve Used It (+ 34 New Finds!)
There are two things we love over here — cabinet hardware and Etsy. And after talking about it, the river house is full of hardware from Etsy, so we thought, why not do a little deep dive and roundup? I myself have also bought knobs that I’ve loved from Etsy that I’ll show you in…
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Looking For Cool Cabinet Hardware?? Etsy Is A New Source And Here’s Where We’ve Used Them (+ 34 New Finds!)
There are two things we love over here — cabinet hardware and Etsy. And after talking about it, the river house is full of hardware from Etsy, so we thought, why not do a little deep dive and roundup? I myself have also bought knobs that I’ve loved from Etsy that I’ll show you in…
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Study Finds Concrete-eating Bacteria on Road Tunnels
A biofilm forms on the interior surface of concrete as seawater penetrates the concrete of a road tunnel. A study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology (located in Sweden) points to the mechanisms behind the degradation and its unexpectedly rapid progression. Permit me to nerd out with some concrete science news for a moment. …
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Why Going To A Flea Market With Trusted Friends Is THE Move (+ All Jess’ And Friends Finds From Downtown Modernism)
If I could only go to one flea market for the rest of my life, I would say, “Sorry, Rose Bowl, you are OUT!” Downtown Modernism, you have my heart… and now all of my money. And look, that’s not to say this is everyone’s dream market. It lends itself primarily to a very mid-century…
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PLA use didn’t increase project costs, Illinois study finds
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Project labor agreements in Illinois did not have a statistically significant effect on projects’ construction costs, as the award amounts for winning bids were not higher on PLA projects compared to those without PLAs, after accounting for…
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Sherwin-Williams finds 9 in 10 construction pros face costly delays
The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Surveying 194 general contractors, architects, engineers and designers working on projects exceeding $30 million, the research conducted by Endeaver Business Intelligence underscores the industry’s biggest pain points…
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A Spring Refresh With Fun Finds for Home, Fashion, and Beauty
It happens like clockwork. At this time of year, just as the days get longer and we finally say goodbye to winter, I feel a desire to refresh all the things. From my everyday wardrobe to my makeup routine to my home decor, I feel the need to shake things up. Not in a big…