The World Is Running Out of Sand—And Thieves Are Willing to Kill for It

A global shortage of construction-grade sand is reshaping coastlines, destabilizing ecosystems, and putting activists in the ...
Construction & Demolition Recycling

5 questions about concrete washout

Concrete washout has been managed in a variety of ways over the years. Four examples of the most common traditional methods ...
The Spruce on MSN

Vinegar can melt sidewalk ice fast—but there's a catch

Key Points Pouring vinegar plus hot water can melt ice on a sidewalk or driveway.This method works best for thin layers of ice and temperatures above 28° F.Other ice removers like traditional driveway ...
Ideal Home on MSN

We're making our 300 year old cottage warmer with insulated lime

Insulated lime render can be used externally, but we’re using it on the internal walls of our cottage to improve its energy ...
CNET

Avoid Fire Hazards by Never Using Space Heaters or These 7 Devices With Extension Cords

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...
FOX13 Memphis

Bitter cold to take over the Mid-South starting this weekend

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Bundle up and have the umbrella on standby for this afternoon. It's a cold start to the day with passing clouds. Temperatures this Friday afternoon are expected to be near 50 degrees ...