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It surpassed human blood in strength tests So, I guess there’s been a big development in the technology that goes into making extra-terrestrial concrete. The new mystery ingredient makes concrete 2X stronger than conventional concrete. What is the secret additive? Potato starch StarCrete Apparently, when mixed with dust from Mars, potato starch, used as a […]

By now, you’ve heard about the collapse of Silicone Valley Bank. The biggest bank failure in 15 years. Sure, it seems like there’s still a bit of distance between ‘us’ and Silicone Valley’s bank. However, many of us still remember the banking crisis in 2008. Where one far away bank falls and we are assured […]

The Consumer Electronics Show just wrapped up in Las Vegas and here are some innovations that are somewhat related to the world of tile. For the contractors: Ram pickup Ram is releasing their first-ever EV pickup for the 2024 model year. I have to admit, it looks pretty cool! Plus, it surely has that Ram […]

Last September, The Grinder reported that a contractor, Scott Howard, 51, had been shot and killed by a homeowner in Spanaway, Washington. Earlier this month, the case went to trial in Pierce County Superior Court, and the 74-year-old homeowner was found guilty of second-degree murder. Order of events Below is a timeline of how things […]

An anonymous street artist is making France a better place, one pothole at a time. Based out of the nation’s second biggest city, Lyon, his name, or handle, is Ememem and he describes himself as a “bitumen mender, sidewalk poet and macadam surgeon.” [1] That’s French talk for ’tiler of potholes.’ The ‘Surgeon of the […]

I’ve wondered sometimes if there is really a higher percentage of women in the trades now than in years past. Perhaps it’s just social media that makes it seem like there are greater numbers? Well, the proof is in the numbers.  Construction Dive reports : 14% of all construction workers are women- an all-time high The […]