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Care home skydivers take the plunge to raise £2,000 for the church's restoration

Two brave care home colleagues overcame their fear of heights with a 10,000ft skydive that raised more than £2,000 for a vital church restoration fund. Ruth Wildman and Denise Marks, home manager and support team leader respectively at Colten Care's Avon Reach in Mudeford, Dorset, took to the skies to support a repair and reconstruction… Continue reading Care home skydivers take the plunge to raise £2,000 for the church's restoration

New green spaces and design-led homes are redefining Melbourne's waterfront

Until recently, waterfront living near Melbourne's CBD was more about convenience than lifestyle. That is changing quickly. A new wave of parkland, family-friendly amenities and design-led homes are transforming the Docklands into a place where people want to live – not just stay close to work. At the heart of this development is NewQuay, a… Continue reading New green spaces and design-led homes are redefining Melbourne's waterfront

Microsoft introduces new Copilot automation features for Windows 11

Microsoft Corp. today unveiled a series of upgrades to the version of its Copilot artificial intelligence assistant that ships with Windows 11. Some of the improvements are generally available now, while others can be accessed through the company's Windows Insider beta testing program. All Windows 11 users in markets where Copilot is offered can now… Continue reading Microsoft introduces new Copilot automation features for Windows 11

Every house deserves its distinctive look: A guide to roof design | Home design

Each house welcomes the street in its own way. Some smile with bright windows and balanced lines; others slump, eyebrows of warped shingles giving them a tired look. And just like with people, if your hair is wrong, nothing else feels right. The roof is the haircut – the shape that defines the face. In… Continue reading Every house deserves its distinctive look: A guide to roof design | Home design

'Stranger Things' home for sale in Atlanta: The Wheeler family home is listed for $350,000

Photo credit: The Realtor.com The Stranger Things home for sale in Atlanta is drawing attention because it combines pop culture character with practical space. Used on screen as the Wheeler family home, this property offers size, grounds and the ability to retain retro details while modernizing for today. Which makes the Wheeler House a pop… Continue reading 'Stranger Things' home for sale in Atlanta: The Wheeler family home is listed for $350,000

Cottonwood Planning & Zoning adopts new patio plans

Open the audio article player From the City of Cottonwood Text-to-speech audio article made possible by CAST11 Talking Glass Media The Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting at the City Council Chambers – Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, on Monday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. The following points are… Continue reading Cottonwood Planning & Zoning adopts new patio plans

Planners are focusing on lighting and fountains when building Flint State Park

GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Planners are focusing on repairing a broken electrical system and restoring fountains at Riverbank Park, one of the most visible sections of a new state park being designed and developed in Flint. Patrick Linihan, director of the Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission, told the county Board of Commissioners on Wednesday,… Continue reading Planners are focusing on lighting and fountains when building Flint State Park

Ahlstrom presents platform for molecular filter media

Ahlstrom has introduced Ahlstrom PurXcel, a new molecular filter media platform designed for clean air applications worldwide. Manufactured in Turin, Italy using advanced drying technology, PurXcel ensures cleaner, healthier air in cabins and indoor spaces. Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, while people spend about 90% of their… Continue reading Ahlstrom presents platform for molecular filter media

The 7 Best Tiny Houses Under $50,000 That Will Beat Rent in Every Major City in 2025

Spending $2,000 a month on rent means throwing away $24,000 a year with nothing to show for it. This is currently the reality in most major US cities. But here's the thing: You could own an entire tiny home for less than two years of rent payments. And we're not talking about tight, uncomfortable boxes… Continue reading The 7 Best Tiny Houses Under $50,000 That Will Beat Rent in Every Major City in 2025