Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have been given the go-ahead to demolish an Essex farmhouse and replace it with a Georgian-style mansion – on condition they put in ‘bat boxes’, consider any potential land contamination and explain how they intend to get rid of foul sewage. Former Towie star Mark, 33, and ex-Coronation Street actress … Read more
There comes a time in the execution of every bold, ambitious plan when the doubts set in, the energy fades, self-confidence dips and the nightmares begin. For IT worker Graham Harley, 51, it came about four years after he knocked down the three-bedroom bungalow he had shared with his partner Mandie Wales and, with no building … Read more
Pentagon awards $39.7million in contracts to three companies that will compete to build mobile nuclear reactors Pentagon awards contracts to three firms that will build reactor prototype Companies will compete in designing small, mobile nuclear reactors BWX Technologies, Westinghouse Government Services and X-energy were picked to take part in ‘Project Pele,’ a $39.7million investment By … Read more
Yorkshire farmer forced to build his own DIY 8ft flood wall after authorities refused to step in is DENIED planning permission by Environment Agency Farmer John Flintoff built an 8ft flood barrier to protect him and his neighbour Mr Flintoff, of Crakehill, North Yorkshire, built the soil bank over nine months When the heavens opened last … Read more
Elon Musk says SpaceX plans to build a reusable rocket ship every 72 HOURS to fulfill his dream of colonizing Mars Elon Musk revealed his latest plan to colonize Mars during an all-hands meeting He wants to build 1,000 Starships and wants to make one every 72 hours The ships would be reusable and have … Read more
The new build checklist that could save you THOUSANDS: Experts reveal the 12-point snagging questionnaire every home buyer needs to answer Builders are responsible for fixing major issues, or ‘snags’, in new build homes Without this, the work to get the property up to scratch could cost thousands Experts have revealed the checklist every new … Read more
Turning to online tutorials to fix a leaky tap or lay some tiles can be a godsend for DIY enthusiasts. Novice Graham Harley took the lessons a few steps further, however – and built a dream five-bedroom house. With no construction experience, the IT worker completed the home with two outbuildings on his own for … Read more
Heartbreaking photos of a squirrel using PLASTIC BAGS ‘to build its nest’ show the dismal impact of human litter on urban wildlife Squirrel was seen by a photographer on a wall in London Borough of Haringey Images reveal the animal struggling with the bulk and weight of the bags It is thought the rodent may have been using … Read more
Surfing legend Kelly Slater plans to build 18 million-gallon artificial wave pool – the largest in the world – as part of a $200million complex in Coachella Valley that includes homes, a hotel and restaurants Large wave basin is centerpiece of resort planned for La Quinta, California Complex is slated to be built in Coachella … Read more
Native American leader fights back tears as he describes the pain of watching sacred land being blown up to make way for Donald Trump’s Mexico-US border wall Native American leader spoke of pain at sacred land being destroyed for the wall Construction crews this month began blasting and bulldozing through hills Environmental groups are also … Read more