Cool Cotton

The world uses cotton more than any other natural fibre and it is mostly grown and used to make cloth. Nothing is wasted though as the other parts of the cotton plant are put to good use and are used in the production of foods, plastics and paper products. Cotton has many advantages because it…

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The MET begins largest body worn cameras rollout to date

Londoners will be pleased to learn that the Metropolitan Police Service is launching a large-scale deployment of body worn video cameras. However, this is also good news for the country as a whole, because the trial is expected to lead a national scheme in the coming years. Image Credit The rollout across the capital 22,000…

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Websites or social media to grow your business?

When the World Wide Web first launched, any business who wanted to increase consumer traffic leapt on the proverbial bandwagon to create an engaging online shop front. In the early days, an animated gif or two, plus some half-decent copy, were all that was required to leverage the power of eCommerce to drive growth. Image…

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Installing Wide Plank Flooring in Your Kitchen

Wide plank flooring looks great on a kitchen floor and is hard-wearing too. Read our guide on how to install it. Image Credit Preparation Get all the tools you’ll need ready before you start, including a tape measure, spacers and circular saw, as well as wood blocks and adhesive. You can then begin to prep…

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The five types of wood glue you need to know

Hide glue As the name suggests it’s made from animal hides – an ancient and proven technology. Traditionally, it’s prepared by boiling granules and applied hot, but there are now liquid varieties to use cold. Its powerful flexible bonds are good for any product that will take strain and vibration – musical instruments for example….

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