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Brickwork always looks best when it’s newly-laid and nice and clean. In fact, one of the best things about buying a new build property is the brand new, clean walls. How do construction workers ensure that this new masonry stays

Yorkshireman Sam Atkinson used a combination of traditional techniques and innovative new practices to construct a comfortable and appealing straw bale house for himself and his wife. Although straw bale homes were commonplace in the past, they are extremely rare

Over the past twenty years there have been multiple attempts to increase the number of therapies that are approved by the FDA for use in children. However, sixty percent of the drugs that are used in paediatric medicine have not

There are so many ways to cut costs at this time of year. Setting your budget and shopping carefully are the most important. There are other tips that will help trim the cost of the festive season. Image Credit Additional

People are always looking for a “magic pill” or a quick fix to shed a few unwanted pounds, but most of the products that are currently available are ineffective or have catastrophic side effects – so much so that doctors

Excessive dust in the workplace is associated with a range of diseases, making this seemingly innocuous substance one of the UK’s number one killers. Image Credit The health consequences of exposure to dust Any worker can potentially develop a range

As winter starts to set in, we’re all thinking about how we can keep our homes cosy this season. The obvious answer is to turn the central heating on, but what are the alternatives? Image Credit Wood Burners Stoves that

Condensation is a problem that many people face in their homes. The good news is that it means your double-glazed windows are working as they should. The bad news is that it can indicate a problem of excessive moisture in

There are a number of options when it comes to opening your garage door. The usual one is to turn the handle and open it yourself, but this means getting out of the car in the rain or juggling with

Health campaigners Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH), have identified some popular pesto sauces containing more salt than a McDonald’s hamburger. Image Credit Worrying salt levels One of the worst offenders is Sacla, and in particular their Italia Organic