From the tiny basement of the Horniman Museum, Dr Jamie Craggs’ innovative new technique aims to protect these ecosystems ...

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The Philadelphia area experiences a diverse range of weather conditions throughout the year, from sweltering summer heat to ...

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New Orleans had access to effective anti-vehicle barriers ahead of the Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s Eve revelers that killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more, but the city did ...

After this, lay several inches of gravel to prevent water from rising into the basement floor. To prevent moisture from escaping upwards, follow this with a vapor barrier, the type used to prepare ...

Jacksonville, Fla. — According to permits pulled by Action News Jax, a cracked barrier wall on the third floor of Ascension St. Vincent’s Dillon parking garage is now prompting a $3.75 million ...

Basements have a reputation for being cool, damp spaces—perfect for storing holiday decorations but not so great for a comfortable, healthy environment. Whether you’re aiming to convert an unfinished ...

Whether you’re aiming to convert an unfinished basement into ... the concrete floor and walls. This space often has poor ventilation, and are a prime location for water leaks.

The FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism. (AP Video: Stephen Smith) Emergency service vehicles form a security barrier to keep other vehicles out of the French Quarter after a vehicle drove ...

A couple has been left devastated after part of their home was wrecked by flood water as they slept. Jacob Naylor and Aimee Chard were rescued by firefighters using a dinghy after their house flooded ...

Protective barriers intended to prevent terrorist attacks along New Orleans’ Bourbon Street were being replaced and were not set up when a truck fatally plowed into New Year’s revelers early ...