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Lego has unveiled SMART bricks, tags and mini figures which will bring "creations to life." They're just like regular Lego bricks except for a chip inside which respond to how they're played with, ...

Despite a 2019 mandate to switch to concrete blocks and other alternatives by June 2025, most government projects continued using clay-fired bricks, with only the Ministry of Housing and Public Works ...

The fact that glass block showers have been around forever — or at least since the early twentieth century — tells you two things. Glass blocks aren't out of style (though some say they're one of the ...

Learn how to create your own silicone mold to make perfect small bricks for crafts, dioramas, and model building! This simple DIY method is beginner-friendly and gives you clean, detailed results ...

Stacks of old bricks against an outdoor plastered wall. - Fotandy/Getty Images Composting is one of the best things you can do for your garden, as well as the planet. Not only does it reduce waste, it ...

You can perform a fairly accurate soil test by filling a jar with 1/3 earth and 2/3 water. Then shake the jar and let it settle overnight. In the morning, measure the ...

There's a certain timeless beauty that comes with old brick homes and with a little maintenance that beauty can last a lifetime. Keeping your exterior bricks clean adds to the home's overall aesthetic ...

The building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. The sawmills of Maine generate a lot of wood waste each year: 1 million tons to be exact. For years, it was just ...

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