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Elevate Windows & Doors co-owners, James Gresham and Jim Robinson, are honored that their company is ranked 55th on the 2025 SMU Cox Dallas 100 list. DALLAS, November 24, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elevate Windows & Doors today announced its inclusion on the 2025 Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox Dallas 100™ list, marking the company’s third appearance, following previous recognitions in 2022 and 2023. The annual Dallas 100™ Awards — presented by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business — identify and honor the fastest-growing privately held companies in North Texas. For 35 years, the program has recognized…

And now, energy supplier Octopus Energy has revealed they have (a very cheap) answer. But what is it? Well, they recommend plugging any openings throughout your property, particularly around door frames, which may allow warm air to leak out while permitting cold air to enter. The company suggests this simple measure could reduce bills by £80. According to Octopus Energy’s Cash Energy Saving Tips website, the provider explains: “A continuous draught can quickly undo all the good work of your heating – essentially wasting energy. You could ask why we are saving around £300pa switching from Octopus to a non…

THERE is a simple way to stop cold draughts coming inside during winter and it’s been on the inside of your doors and window all along. The windows and doors in your home are likely to have this secret mode to keep you warmer in winter, and you will already have the tools at hand to get it done. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! There’s a way to put your doors and windows into ‘winter mode’Credit: TikTok/@danpyevoiceover Simply turning the screw on the inside seal can stop cold air coming inCredit: TikTok/@danpyevoiceover Dan Pye, a voice actor…

When Peter Barber’s Donnybrook Quarter was completed in 2006 it was hailed as ‘one of the most innovative housing projects to be undertaken in the UK for decades’. It made the Stirling Prize longlist, was exhibited at the Royal Academy, and won numerous awards. The practice’s work is repeatedly cited as an inspirational demonstration of housing design excellence – humane, beautifully crafted, inhabited proof that it is possible to build excellent and innovative social housing in the 21st century. Originally commissioned by Circle 33 Housing Trust, Donnybrook was the winner of a competition run with the Architecture Foundation and entered…

AS the cold snap continues, millions of Brits are looking for ways to turn their homes into cosy fortresses to see out the cold winter months. And one essential step for warming up your space is eliminating icy draughts. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! weatherstripping tape can seal the edges of a door or window against rain and windCredit: TIKTOK/@diyishbychloe Shoppers can find it on Amazon for around £5 – or on Temu for a little under £2Credit: TIKTOK/@diyishbychloe Heating your property can be an expensive task, so ensuring there is no wasted warmth is a must for the…

Company Logo The global industrial sectional doors market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 3.90% from 2024 to 2030, driven by automation, sustainability demands, and e-commerce warehousing expansion. Tariffs impact costs moderately, particularly affecting steel and aluminum prices. Trends include mergers and acquisitions enhancing market competition and efficiency. The market is segmented by material, with steel leading due to its durability and compliance, and by operation type, with manual systems remaining dominant despite automation gains. Regionally, APAC leads in market share, followed by Europe and North America. Key players like Hörmann, ASSA ABLOY, and KONE Corporation are at…

AS the cold snap continues, many Brits are looking for ways to turn their homes into cosy fortresses to see out the winter. And one essential step for warming up your space is eliminating icy draughts. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! A handy hack can be used to close your windows more tightly, reducing draughts this winter (stock image)Credit: Alamy Warming your property can be an expensive task, so making sure there is no wasted heat is a must for most UK households. Draughty window and door frames can make your home feel freezing cold, resulting in…