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Malaysia’s 245-metre glow-in-the-dark road markings: the rise and retreat
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A short stretch of road near Kuala Lumpur made headlines around the world in 2023: instead of ordinary street lamps,...
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Granite vs Porcelain: Kitchen Worktop Trend 2026
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Granite still features in plenty of projects, but it has been losing ground on the kitchen worktop, where day-to-day practicality,...
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Argentina advances work at Petrel Joint Antarctic Base during the 2025/2026 Antarctic Summer Campaign
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As part of the 2025/2026 Antarctic Summer Campaign, Argentina kept moving forward with the reactivation of Petrel Joint Antarctic Base,...
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Why the thin panel at the back of the wardrobe matters
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The thin panel at the back of the wardrobe can look like nothing more than a finishing piece used to...
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Trading City Life for Molinos: Community Rural Tourism and Adobe Restoration in Salta
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Many people dream of leaving the rush of major urban centres behind in search of calm. Choosing to start over...
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Solar bricks turn façades into clean electricity
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The drive for energy efficiency is pushing the building industry towards solutions that combine sustainability with practical design. Solar bricks...
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Monika’s Dream House and the Mortgage That Nearly Broke the Family
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Many people across the German-speaking world carry the same ambition: a home of their own, ideally surrounded by greenery and...
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French coastal towns face faster flooding: La Rochelle, Île de Ré, Bassin d’Arcachon and the Camargue
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Anyone still picturing sunsets by the harbour, an aperitif on the terrace and a stroll along the beach should take...
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Modular Balcony Flooring: Click-Together Decking for Flats and Houses
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In outdoor areas of flats and houses, click-together modular decking-also known as modular balcony flooring-is increasingly being chosen as a...
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Cindy Mora Abarca builds a home in Costa Rica with Bloqueplas recycled plastic blocks
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For many families, the quest to own a home demands years of commitment and constant sacrifice. In Costa Rica, one...
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Lidl Parkside wooden planter box with trellis for balconies
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After winter, plenty of balconies and tiny gardens look bare, gloomy and far from inviting. Lidl is now putting a...
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Revolutionary Canal Underline pedestrian tunnel would connect Panama City Centre to West Panama
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A revolutionary proposal is set to radically reshape urban mobility in Central America by linking pedestrians and cyclists via an...
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Warum Kork Glaswolle bei der Dämmung ersetzt
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Many owner-occupied homes are currently undergoing major refurbishment - and one long-established building material is being removed more and more...
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Pato Branco signs order to build new passenger terminal at Regional Airport Professor Juvenal Loureiro Cardoso with R$ 30 million
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The municipal government of Pato Branco, in the south-west of Paraná, signed on Tuesday (30) the service order that authorises...
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Simple wood batten trick to stop wall tiles slipping
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With one straightforward trick, you can stop it happening for good. If you are freshening up the bathroom or kitchen...
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Plastic Roof Sealant: What Acrylic Plastic Cement Is and How to Apply It
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Plastic roof sealant is an acrylic paste designed to fill hairline cracks, joints and other vulnerable areas where water can...
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How Starch Could Make Concrete Greener and More Durable
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Most people think of concrete, steel or timber when they picture building materials. A research team is now pointing to...
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How to Remove Mould Smell from Wooden Furniture
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Removing a mouldy smell from wooden furniture means dealing with two issues at the same time: the dampness that keeps...
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Wood-effect Tiles: Why the Trend Shifts in 2026
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Wood-effect tiles were considered a safe bet for years. In 2026, that trend is turning - making way for bolder,...
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How to Remove Wall Plugs Without Damaging the Plaster
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If you’ve spent January rearranging your home-moving shelves, rehanging pictures, or changing the layout-you’ll know what usually follows: where a...
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Álvaro Covões reveals new concert hall in Lisbon set to be the city’s second largest by capacity
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Álvaro Covões has disclosed that he is about to build a new concert hall in Lisbon from the ground up,...
