Tag: house
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Can smearing yoghurt on your windows really cool down your house?
As heatwaves become more frequent across the UK, homeowners are turning to every trick in the book to keep rooms cool, from keeping curtains closed to investing in fans or foil. But a surprising new method has emerged to prevent overheating in homes: smearing Greek yoghurt onto your windows. Researchers at Loughborough University say it…
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White House announces infrastructure priorities, permit updates
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Trump administration laid out its infrastructure priorities last week — key among them permitting overhaul and speeding up construction. “We want to streamline the rules and regulations around what you do as much as possible,” Transportation…
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Does my house need rewiring? 7 signs that it could be time to call in an electrician
Does my house need rewiring? It’s a question every homeowner needs to ask. A home with old or faulty wiring can be a serious health and fire risk. It can lead to electrocution, short-circuiting of appliances and cause sockets to buzz and eventually burn. None of which is healthy for you or your home. Being…
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Amtrak, high-speed rail, public transit take cuts in House 2026 budget proposal
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Federal spending on Amtrak, high-speed rail and public transportation would be cut by a bill marked up Monday by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. The subcommittee bill proposed $22.1 billion…
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I Pushed My Brother Into Buying Very “Non-Ken” Contemporary Fabric – Another River House Sneak Peek
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I could debate the “timeless versus trend” pursuit for hours in home design. But where I almost always land is this philosophy: keep hard finishes (flooring, windows, tile) high quality and simple/special, and then layer on the wild style/trends (to make sure it’s not boring). This is not everyone’s pursuit, nor am I saying it’s…
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Cash House Investors in Charlotte Simplify Relocation Process
Moving across states is stressful enough; packing boxes shouldn’t be accompanied by endless showings and repair lists. As you map out your timeline, you’ll likely google alternatives to the traditional listing and come across cash house investors in Charlotte who buy properties as-is. Even if you’re skeptical, understanding how their process fits real-world relocations can…
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If You Live Near Nashville, These Pests Are Probably Already in Your House
Nashville might be known for its live music and hot chicken, but anyone who’s lived here long enough knows that one of the less talked-about features of Tennessee life is the steady parade of unwanted houseguests. We’re not talking about your cousin who “just needs a few days to crash” either. We’re talking about the…
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Footage captures aftermath of house blast that led to builder’s prosecution
Footage taken by a member of the public shows the immediate aftermath of a gas explosion that left a worker with burns so serious he has been unable to work since. Barry Newman, 58, the sole trader of Foster Brother Builders, was given a suspended sentence after his failures led to the blast. Newman had…
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Facing Repairs or Foreclosure Try New Leaf House Buyers
You might be staring at peeling paint, overdue bills, and that looming foreclosure notice, wondering what comes next. Before panic sets in, you probably want straightforward information, not sales talk. Take a moment to skim the homeowner guides at newleafhousebuyers.com; the real-life examples there can show how others tackled repairs or negotiated timelines. This post…
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Omaze £6m house winner still locked out amid planning dispute
When Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6m dream home in March through an Omaze charity draw, she thought the keys were just days away. But nearly four months later, she’s still locked out, caught in the middle of a planning row over unapproved additions to the luxury property. Now, with the council rejecting planning permission and…