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newatlas. com > energy > sweater-for-houses-reduce-heating-bills

'Sweater for houses' could reduce heating bills by at least 15%

6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (190+ words) Among long-term solutions, replacing windows and doors with better-insulated ones can partially address the issue. However, while this may work for homeowners, it doesn't make much sense for renters to invest in someone else's property. The original concept resembled a…...

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newatlas. com > knives-multitools > viperade-vak7-multitool

16-in-1 multitool sports a saw, blade, screwdriver and more

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (230+ words) Hong Kong-based company Viperade has built its reputation around practical outdoor gear, offering a wide range of products from tactical clothing and bags to everyday carry (EDC) tools. Its latest product is a compact multitool, the VAK7, currently available for pledging…...

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newatlas. com > knives-multitools > scout-mini-multitool

8-function multitool is small enough that you might actually carry it

6+ day, 40+ min ago  (265+ words) Those kazillion-in-one multitools we keep telling you about may be relatively compact, but you're still quite likely to notice their presence in your pocket. The Scout, on the other hand, is truly small yet capable of eight different functions. Currently…...

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newatlas. com > knives-multitools > lair-edc-titanium-prybar-tools

Stealthy EDC pry bar packs more tools than meet the eye

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (401+ words) You're looking at what seems to be a neat little pry bar " but it surprisingly fits several more handy tools into its compact titanium build. The K-01 from EDC brand Lair features said pry bar, a bottle opener, a folding knife,…...

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newatlas. com > knives-multitools > timate-arcos-driver

Titanium pocket tool bends four ways to ratchet drive any screw

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (214+ words) The Arcos Driver aerospace-grade titanium pocket tool can crack even the most elusive screw. It packs a four-angle articulating head and three-mode ratchet into a 70-g (2. 5-oz) frame. If it ships as built, it might be the last screwdriver you…...

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newatlas. com > around-the-home > fixbuddy-ratchet-screwdriver-socket-set

Battery-free tool combines functions of ratcheting screwdriver and socket set

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (450+ words) Frustration during repair jobs often comes from not having the right tool or bit size at hand, or from the tool's battery suddenly dying mid-task. These are the inconveniences that Hong Kong-based company Fix Buddy set out to address with…...

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newatlas. com > architecture > 2025-top-10-architecture

Tall, small, 3 D-printed, underground: 2025's best architecture

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (531+ words) This year has produced more than its fair share of fantastic buildings, and we've decided to take a look back at the best. From a house that was 3 D printed using soil, to an upcoming megatall skyscraper, here's our selection…...

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newatlas. com > architecture > skovsporet-3d-printed-housing

One apartment per day: Student housing gets 3 D printed crazy fast

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (316+ words) Described as Europe's largest 3 D-printed housing project, the Skovsporet development is currently underway in Denmark. A total of 36 student apartments were built with remarkable speed, as the cutting-edge technology allowed the equivalent of more than one apartment per day to…...

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newatlas. com > around-the-home > electra-battery-stove-induction-home-cooking

Electra slashes the cost of entry to battery induction home cooking

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (454+ words) Battery-driven induction is starting to look like the next wave in cooking, with its superior performance potential and its compatibility with standard home wiring. It's also got all the general advantages of induction over traditional electric and gas stoves, such…...

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newatlas. com > around-the-home > impulse-induction-cooktop

Impulse Labs extends its game-changing, ultra-fast cooktop

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1003+ words) I've been an enthusiast cook for 40 years, and I have gathered some nice knives and cookware. But I've never much cared what stove I was using " beyond a general preference for gas or induction. Meanwhile San Francisco startup Impulse Labs…...