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The Institution of Structural Engineers has published a design manual espousing the use of bamboo in construction around the world.

Dear Heloise: When we have casual parties, like backyard barbecues, I write “Trash” and “Recycle” in marker on paper bags and place the bags all around the house. Most people then dispose of their ...

A cutting board seems like a simple kitchen tool, but the material you choose can affect food safety and the board's lifespan ...

According to the New York Post, our research team has discovered a much-overlooked “superfood”: bamboo shoots. Before you ...

Each year, Uganda loses over 200,000 acres of forest to source wood for domestic cooking needs, such as firewood and charcoal. Unlike gas or electric stoves, biomass options are typically more ...

But in Hong Kong, bamboo scaffolding is considered to be a strong and reliable material. It is passed down to the next generation at bamboo scaffolding schools run by Hong Kong's Construction Industry ...

Dear Heloise: If a toothpick is too short to test whether your bread or other baked goods are done, try a bamboo skewer. I also use bamboo skewers to see if a plant needs watering. – Margaret S., La ...