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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...

Two workers in high-visibility vests inspecting glowing green road line and number 24 on empty road at dusk

Malaysia’s 245-metre photoluminescent road markings pilot near Kuala Lumpur

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

In a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia turned an ordinary stretch of road into a high-tech showcase: lane markings that...

Person scooping pet food from wooden storage box near fireplace in cozy room with snowy view

Smart pellet storage boxes for pellet stoves this winter

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

More and more households are turning to pellet stoves for reliable, cleaner heat, but many are still lugging hefty sacks...

Woman placing flowers at a memorial with photos and candles near a damaged building and caution tape.

Naing Tun Lin sentenced to five years over Sky Villa collapse in Myanmar earthquake

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

The builder behind a block that collapsed during last year’s earthquake in Myanmar - killing more than 200 people -...

Person using a tile cutter to cut white wall tiles during a home renovation project.

Stop Wall Tiles Sliding with a Wood Batten and the Right Adhesive

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

When you’re fixing new tiles to a bathroom or kitchen wall, the same issue often crops up: no sooner are...

Seven diverse businesspeople in an office, placing hands together over a colourful strategy map on a table.

Minho Urban Pentagon mayors call for concrete steps towards the Minho Metropolitan Area

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Braga, Guimarães, Barcelos, Famalicão and Viana do Castelo want tangible moves towards establishing the Minho Metropolitan Area, so the region...

Woman enjoying a foot spa inside a futuristic, oval-shaped pod with water jets in a bright room.

Mirai Ningen Sentakuki: the AI-powered human washing machine being developed in Osaka

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

What sounds like a scene from a science-fiction film is currently being turned into reality in Osaka. One company is...

Construction worker in high-visibility vest and helmet reviewing documents inside site office with machinery outside.

Diesel and energy costs put construction and trades at risk of insolvency

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

What starts on the price boards at petrol stations is, for many construction and trades businesses, ending right on the...

Two men kneeling on a driveway, examining asphalt samples and blueprints outside a modern house.

Recycled Asphalt Driveways: A Sustainable Alternative to Concrete

James H. Amos • August 16, 2026

Anyone refurbishing a driveway today is thinking beyond looks and durability. Carbon footprint, heat build-up and heavier downpours now matter...