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Saudi Arabia’s 1km Tower and the Addiction to Height
James H. Amos
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The taxi driver narrows his eyes at the skyline, drums the steering wheel, and says only: “Higher. They always want...
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Action bargain: Spectrum wood stain (2,5 litres) for 4,78 Euro
James H. Amos
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A quick look at the terrace, balcony or garden is usually enough to see it: cold weather, rain and frost...
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Fleeming Jenkin and the race to build Europe’s North Sea power arteries
James H. Amos
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Europe needs fresh electrical arteries under the sea - and it needs them quickly. A cable‑laying vessel built in Belgium,...
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Frozen Pipes: The Two-Step Method Plumbers Swear By
James H. Amos
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The first time I saw a pipe burst, there was almost no noise at all. It began with a muted...
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Hidden maze of tunnels discovered beneath a quiet American suburb
James H. Amos
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A routine building job on an otherwise sleepy American suburban street has abruptly revealed something the whole neighbourhood was never...
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The Pantry Wood Finish: Flaxseed Oil, Vinegar and Wax
James H. Amos
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The finish is lifting. The slats are starting to split. You swear you’ll sort it out “next weekend”, and then...
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Roadworks and construction traffic are slowing a Devon town
James H. Amos
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Residents in a Devon town say the dull thump and sharp hiss of construction traffic now dictates the tempo of...
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Alqueva opens spillways as Pedrógão discharges raise Guadiana River levels in Mértola
James H. Amos
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In a statement, the Alqueva Development and Infrastructure Company (EDIA) said that at 4 pm on Wednesday it would "open...
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Wood Slat Panels With Felt Backing for Open-Plan Kitchens: Cutting Echo
James H. Amos
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A Saturday lunch in a sunlit London kitchen - the sort with a full-height glass wall and a waterfall island...
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Millau Viaduct in 2025: A Clean Line Across the Tarn Valley Sky
James H. Amos
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Stretching for more than two kilometres, held by pylons that take tens of thousands of tonnes, it’s still winning people...
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How to Fix a Running Toilet: Adjust the Flapper Chain and Float
James H. Amos
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A faint hiss coming from the loo can quietly wear down your patience, push up your water bill, and even...
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Superglass: the clear material stronger than titanium and lighter than steel
James H. Amos
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Cities are searching for materials that are lighter, tougher and cleaner to produce. Steel still holds up our skylines, but...
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What Changes Now After the Midterms: Democrats, Upzoning and Housing
James H. Amos
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I was in a kitchen that didn’t quite feel like mine, looking after a friend’s cat and keeping an eye...
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Renature Monchique: GEOTA and Ryanair back 580,000 native trees across 1,850 hectares in the Monchique mountain range
James H. Amos
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Started in 2019, a project led by the Group for Studies in Spatial Planning and Environment (GEOTA) has already put...
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Boiling Pasta Water in the Drain: Why It Damages Pipes
James H. Amos
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In countless kitchens, the evening routine looks the same: pasta cooked, colander out, pan tipped, and the scalding water roars...
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Photoluminescent road markings in Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia: the 245-metre pilot
James H. Amos
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A provincial scheme near Kuala Lumpur was meant to prove that unlit rural roads could be made safer without traditional...
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Monika’s Own House Dream: When a Mortgage Turns into Fear
James H. Amos
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Owning your own home - ideally surrounded by greenery with a view of the mountains - is the big life...
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Painting Exposed Brick: How to Prepare, Choose Paint and Apply It
James H. Amos
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Painting exposed brick has become a popular option for anyone wanting to refresh a space without plastering over the wall...
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8 Electricity Cost Traps with a Heat Pump Water Heater (Thermodynamic Water Heater)
James H. Amos
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The traditional electric boiler has long had a reputation as an electricity guzzler. Newer heat pump water heaters-often referred to...
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The Soap Line Trick to Stop Wood Splitting When Driving Screws
James H. Amos
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One turn too keen, a fraction too close to the edge, and crack - that smooth face opens up like...
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Fruit Briquettes: An Argentine Alternative to Wood Heating and Pellets
James H. Amos
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In many homes, wood is now seen as the “green” alternative to gas and oil. But a closer look makes...
