Important points Check the property survey to confirm whether the fence is on your property or shared with your neighbor. If the fence is on a shared boundary, in most cases the neighbors will share the reasonable and necessary repair costs. Clear communication, understanding local laws, and putting agreements in writing can prevent costly conflicts.… Continue reading This one feature could lower the value of your home in 2026, a real estate pro reveals
Wings Arena Design, Residential Nuisances, Fair Park Potential
Dallas City Hall is slowly entering the final stretch of the year, but the run-up to Christmas hasn't let up much in terms of project updates and major initiatives. Here's some of what happened in the last week. The new look of Dallas Memorial Auditorium Apparently the Dallas Memorial Auditorium redesign is on track for… Continue reading Wings Arena Design, Residential Nuisances, Fair Park Potential
Updated designs for public safety facilities will be presented to the Select Board on December 8th
– Advertising – Please support local advertisers 376 IPSWICH – The Public Safety Facilities Committee (PSFC) will present updated design concepts to the Select Board on Monday, December 8th. All three concepts can be discussed in the board meeting package. Notably, none of the new designs feature the red brick facade used in previous versions.… Continue reading Updated designs for public safety facilities will be presented to the Select Board on December 8th
This 21-story tower features 104 green balconies inspired by Gaudí – Yanko design
Taichung's skyline is about to get a dramatic new addition. MVRDV has received planning permission for The Island, a 21-story residential tower that reimagines urban living through organic curves, ceramic artistry and an ambitious vertical garden system. The project is being built where the city's North and Beitun districts meet, and stands in stark contrast… Continue reading This 21-story tower features 104 green balconies inspired by Gaudí – Yanko design
In the search for net zero, BMW is relying on recycling
German automaker BMW Group is increasing the use of recycled materials across its value chain for its new generation of electrified vehicles (EVs). This week the company said it would cut carbon dioxide emissions by at least 60 million tons by 2035as It is working to achieve net zero by 2050. The aim is to… Continue reading In the search for net zero, BMW is relying on recycling
Germany's Foreign Minister travels to China to repair fences – DW – 06.12.2025
So now the time has come: From this Sunday to next Wednesday, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is traveling to China. There is a lot to discuss with the Chinese government. Wadephul, a member of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's center-right CDU, had originally planned his first trip to China for October 26, but he canceled at… Continue reading Germany's Foreign Minister travels to China to repair fences – DW – 06.12.2025
According to designers, this kitchen cabinet color can affect your home's resale value
Research shows that the condition of a home's kitchen can determine whether you get an offer at full list price. Aside from materials like counters and major appliances, it's often the most expensive room in the home to renovate. But did you know that cabinets typically make up about a third of the budget? That… Continue reading According to designers, this kitchen cabinet color can affect your home's resale value
Exploring Nusa Penida: Balancing tourism growth with environmental sustainability
Published on December 6, 2025 Bali's tourism industry has undergone a major change with the cancellation of the Kelingking Glass Elevator Project in Nusa Penida. The much-anticipated development, which would create an elevated viewing platform at one of the island's most iconic locations, was set to transform the region's tourism sector. However, despite its potential… Continue reading Exploring Nusa Penida: Balancing tourism growth with environmental sustainability
Alan Smith launches Muritai: a Northland classic with real pedigree
A 1965 launch by Alan Smith that brings together the best of mid-century kauri craftsmanship and coastal cruising design. A designer who thinks beyond the norms of his time Claude Allen Smith, known locally as Alan Smith, worked at a time of great change in New Zealand boat building. His Whangarei shipyard produced a wide… Continue reading Alan Smith launches Muritai: a Northland classic with real pedigree
Skepticism and calls for transparency greet Marshlands Conservancy's expansion plans
(PHOTO: The entrance to the Marshlands Conservancy on Boston Post Road in Rye. The private Lounsbury estate, seen in the background, is immediately to the east. Archive photo.) Information on proposed expansion plans for the Marshlands Conservancy, operated by Westchester County Parks, appears to be scarce. The county says the process is still in its… Continue reading Skepticism and calls for transparency greet Marshlands Conservancy's expansion plans