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Person using a cordless drill to fix a bracket on a white wall with tools on a nearby step ladder.

How to Fix a Screw in Drywall Safely

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Fixing a screw into drywall takes more care than into masonry, because the board is hollow and the load ends...

Man with clipboard examining a tree marked with a red X in a quiet urban street lined with trees and buildings.

PS urges a moratorium to protect Porto tree canopy

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Arguing that the state of Porto’s arborisation is “very worrying”, Socialist Party (PS) councillors will table a proposal at this...

Woman relaxing in a modern steam therapy pod filled with steam and bubbles in a bright, minimal bathroom.

Science Co.’s Mirai Ningen Sentakuki: a 15-minute human washing machine

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

A Japanese company wants to make the daily shower as effortless as running a wash cycle. Instead of a shower...

Young man with backpack activating entrance to a modern underground tunnel in a sunny urban area

The Boring Company begins building NOLA Loop in New Orleans, Ravens Loop in Baltimore and University Hills Loop in Dallas

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Elon Musk’s The Boring Company has said it has begun construction on three passenger tunnels, with the full cost covered...

Person pouring beaten eggs into a glass bowl with cottage cheese on a kitchen counter.

A Plumber’s Simple Trick to Dispose of Used Frying Oil with Cornflour (Maizena)

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

If you do a lot of frying or you’re fond of deep-fried food, you’ll recognise the pattern: at some point...

Three people examining building plans on a table outdoors with a yellow hard hat and a tablet showing a building design.

Gondomar submits new Programme Escolas bid for €3 million Valbom Secondary School works

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Gondomar City Council has submitted a fresh application to the Programme Escolas, seeking funding for refurbishment works at Valbom Secondary...

Two children playing with a wooden playhouse in a sunlit garden surrounded by plants and toys.

How 14-year-old Luca Built a Tiny House for His Sister

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The house sits at the far end of the garden, where the lawn gives way to bare, uneven ground and...

A cyclist rides on a rural road with a car approaching under a clear sky near a small village.

Andalusia introduces MASAI smart and sustainable asphalt

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Andalusia is taking an unusual approach to improving road safety. Rather than relying on speed cameras, the Spanish region is...

Person using a tablet and printed floor plans on a wooden floor in a sunlit modern room.

Why Architects Are Ditching Skirting Boards for the Shadow Gap in 2026

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

In living rooms across Europe, an unassuming strip of timber at floor level is being recast as the latest threat...

Man in smart casual clothes holding yellow hard hat and blueprints at a construction site with buildings in background

PS councillors in Gaia accuse Luís Filipe Menezes over 4,000 homes promise

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

PS councillors in Gaia say the Mayor, Luís Filipe Menezes, has kept the promise of building 4,000 homes “at square...

Woman relaxing in a bubble bath in a modern bathroom with a towel and digital device nearby

Osaka’s Mirai Ningen Sentakuki: the fully automated body-washing capsule

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

What sounds like a scene from a science-fiction film is already standing in Osaka as a working prototype: a fully...

Glass jars and a jug of lemon water on a wooden kitchen island with oranges on a chopping board nearby

Smoked Glass Kitchen Splashback: The Quiet 2026 Comeback Trend

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

White Metro tiles, sterile stainless-steel surfaces, smooth walls with no personality: anyone renovating a kitchen has often had enough of...

Man inspecting newly paved driveway with wheelbarrow and bucket nearby in a residential area

Recycled asphalt for driveways: the modern alternative to concrete

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Cracks, puddles, a dull grey finish: the big concrete slab in front of the house hasn’t felt current for a...

Person draining cooked pasta in a colander over a glass bowl beside a kitchen sink.

Boiling Pasta Water Down the Drain: Why It Damages Pipes

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Tip the cooked pasta into a colander, let the bubbling water roar straight into the sink, and you’re done -...

Man wearing helmet cycling on a red bike lane alongside a grey pedestrian path lined with young trees.

Guimarães approves €2.6m contract for Reboto–Pevidém cycle path

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Guimarães City Council is moving ahead with the construction of a cycle route between Reboto, in São Martinho de Candoso,...

Man applying clear sealant with roller on patterned tiled floor in bright living room with sofa.

Resin floor over tiles: a modern look without demolition

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Many flats only feel dated because of an old-fashioned tiled floor - and these days you can change that without...

Three men in suits with medals stand in a formal room with Portuguese flags and seated officials behind them.

Amarante honours Mota-Engil and Pedro Leonel Dias Marques da Cunha with Municipal Medals

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

A company founded in Amarante is set to receive the Municipal Medal of Merit, while Pedro Leonel Dias Marques da...

Man using a rake to level asphalt on a driveway under construction beside a house entrance.

Recycled Asphalt and Crushed Concrete: Cheaper, Greener Driveways than a Concrete Slab

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Cracked surfaces, puddles that sit for days, and grey heat islands in summer: that is the day-to-day reality in countless...

Minimalist entryway with wooden bench, woven baskets, folded blankets, coat on wall hook, and person holding tray.

A Simple Recycled Wood Bench for the Hallway from H&M Home

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Most people pour time and money into the living room, kitchen or bedroom, while the hallway gets left to fend...

Person feeding wood into a burning wood stove with firewood, a digital thermometer, and a cozy living room setting.

Compressed Wood Briquettes: Why Households Are Switching from Firewood

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

More and more households are questioning traditional firewood and turning to a fuel that was mocked for years: highly compressed...

Woman in beige robe opening glass shower door in minimalist bathroom with wooden shelf and round mirror.

15 m² Paris studio: turning an outdated wet room into a modern mini bathroom with black metal

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

A studio measuring just 15 square metres with a hopelessly outdated wet room sounds like the classic big-city compromise. That...