Interior design can completely transform your space, creating a welcome oasis that’s both functional and beautiful. Our surroundings directly affect our mood and can even help us to be more productive or calmer. Good interior design that pays attention to the function of the space and the needs of those who use it can improve…
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In this article, we’re focusing on a really cool niche design trend that has been gaining steam in recent years – the earth sheltered home. What basically appears as an underground house, this cool new design trend might be everything you want in sustainable architecture. But for as cool as this structure looks, people generally…
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Nov
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A community in Canada has an unusual form of solar power that can provide over 90% of the annual heating and hot water needs for the homes, despite being situated in a cold Alberta location where winter temperatures can reach -33 degrees C (-27 F). The Drake Landing Solar Community collects solar energy in a…
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As a smart homeowner, you already know that metal homes are a great choice. They provide unmatched durability, insulation, and sustainability that few other materials offer. Plus, they are by far one of the most affordable types of homes. But did you know that metal homes could also come in beautiful designs? Just in case…
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Oct
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Introduction Barndominiums are getting increasingly popular, especially on social media sites such as Pinterest where users can upload their favourite designs, or even their barndominiums, for collection on boards or be pinned by the masses. With a wide variety of designs to choose from, and interiors that range from open plan basics to fully kitted…
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Oct
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Container homes are a very popular trend in design and architecture today. Using a storage container as a living area might seem like a wild idea, but you might be surprised at just how practical it can be. Modern shipping container homes are so sophisticated that they even rival the traditional home. You can have…
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Worried about your attic being too hot? Read our quick guide on how to cool an attic with 11 of the easiest ways that you can try today
What Influences the Price of Steel? Steel is a global commodity that has a complicated pricing structure and just like gold and silver markets, steel price varies on a daily basis. Everything from the cost of the raw materials to fuel prices has a direct impact on the price of steel on a daily basis. …
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2020 was the year for the record books, in so many ways both “good” and “bad”. Namely the emergence of COVID-19 had a profound effect on our lives and applied a nearly ubiquitous need to evaluate our lives; how we live at home, how we interact with our families, co-workers and our communities at large. …
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A solar charge controller is a necessary part of any solar electric system. It is what mediates your battery bank and the solar panels that power it, regulating both the voltage and current flowing to the battery (1). A solar charge controller ensures your battery remains safe from overload, over-discharge, and overheating. It also draws…
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Updated: 13th April 2020 Relief package for steel industry sought – Pakistans steel industry is seeking government assistance amid the corona virus downturn. Former president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and executive member of Pakistan Steel Mills Association, Zubair Ali, on Saturday urged the government to open steel industry and give relief to…
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This year, 2020, marks the beginning of a new decade, and this new decade is looking to be amenable to the steel industry. Recent breakthroughs in technology have made pre-engineered steel buildings with high structural integrity commonplace in an expanding market, but this is not the only driving force behind the steel industry. Steel has…
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The Steel Industry has become the latest unwitting victim of a slowing Chinese economy and domestic market oversupply driven by the continuing trade war with the Trump Administration. The accelerated decline in demand for steel products is directly affecting critical global industries including automotive, industrial, oil and gas, machinery and importantly – construction. A sustained…
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Bamboo is an unbeatable plant that has been used since ancient times for various purposes. In today’s world of plastic and steel, bamboo continues to grow in its importance, and is even being used as a housing material. The international technical cooperation organizations have recognized the exceptional qualities of bamboo and are carrying out an…
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Do you currently own an RV? If your answer is yes, then like 10 million other Americans you need to be aware of the steep price depreciation associated with owning an RV. It’s no secret that RVs don’t come cheap. They can cost anywhere between $10,000 and $500,000 depending on the model and type….
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The market for light gauge steel has increased year after year, with Asia and the Pacific currently dominating the market thanks to things like China investing more into their housing schemes and other structural developments. As the world turns to more affordable and even eco-friendly building techniques and materials, there is becoming a growing need…
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Craft brewer sales have increased year after year, taking up 12.7% of the US beer market in terms of volume, and a significant 23% of the $111.4 billion retail dollar sales. Yes, really. Traditionally this industry has been mostly dominated by young white men, but thanks to many breweries popping up around the world, this…
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Looking something like homes for modern day Hobbits, Binishells are ideal for meeting the world’s need for affordable, energy efficient homes. They can be built quickly using locally sourced green materials with little or no waste. These column-free organic spans can be designed in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit any need while reducing carbon…