How to work within construction safely and professionally. In this category we will be looking into construction equipment, finance, industry, trade workers, management, planning and design.
Building the floor of a cob house requires a slightly different technique than building the walls but can be done by almost anyone. Your cob home should be a comfortable…
Having an underground room can come in handy for a variety of reasons. Children love to have secret rooms for play. If the room is near your house or attached…
Some people dig tunnels to make trade routes shorter or roads more direct; some dig escape tunnels; and some dig just for the engineering challenge. You can dig your own…
Rely on the richness of English traditions to plan a proper and sophisticated wedding.
Brick homes are built to last for generations. Homes made with masonry techniques stand up well against wear, wind and natural weather conditions. Because brick lasts for such a long…
The next time that you are working with mortar try this builders trick. Add a small amount of washing up liquid to cement (3 sand 1 cement) when mixing to…
A conservatory is a popular addition to many homes. Not only do they provide an additional room, but the sun and warmth make them popular places to relax, even on…
Outdoor brick walls can become stained with white water marks known as efflorescence. Exposure to water causes water-soluble salts and minerals within bricks and mortar to transfer to brick wall…
According to a 1915 report in the Massachusetts newspaper, “The Worcester Telegram,” the steel tape used by surveyors and civil engineers was developed in Worcester in 1870, by Daniel M.…
Shale and slate are two very similar types of stones found naturally along split bedding lines. The difference between these rocks can be difficult to pinpoint by looking at the…