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Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and thats particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change. The powerful storms can pose threats ranging from falling limbs to downed power lines to drowning.Experts say disaster preparation and good planning can help protect lives and property.What should you do if you face record rainfall?Long before extreme weather happens, its important to consider whether your home meets building codes, and to know what your insurance covers, experts say. This is the time to address any shortcomings.Once storms draw near, stay informed by signing up for real-time city, county and federal weather alerts, and listen to the news and whatever your local officials are saying. You can take simple steps to help protect your property, such as ensuring that gutters, storm drains and stormwater systems are clear and ready to do their part in carrying off heavy rain.If using sandbags to protect property, make sure theyre properly made and stacked to keep water out.Should you try to evacuate or stay put?If there are local orders to evacuate, you need to heed them. Gather important documents, get enough gas to drive out and prepare to be away for an extended period of time, said Jeannette Sutton, associate professor at the University at Albany. People need to err on the side of caution, she said.As major storms move in, there often comes a point when leaving is more hazardous than staying put. One major danger involves flooded roadways. Drivers who attempt to push through them can be swept away by water that is deeper than it appeared and stronger than thought.How can you prepare your home and belongings?Moving keepsakes, furniture and valuables to upper levels and making sure sump pump batteries are fully charged are shorter-term ways to prepare, along with ensuring theres enough food, water and medical supplies.Cars can be protected by getting them into a parking structure with upper levels.Experts also say use common sense in planning: Dont keep your backup generators in a basement where they can be ruined by flooding, for instance.What can you do once a disaster has started?If you arent able to prepare for floods in time, you should move to the highest level of your home, experts say, or seek out a safe shelter.If high winds and tornadoes are a threat, however, it could be dangerous to be too high up. Thats why checking forecasts is critical.Alexa St. John, Associated Press climate reporter

Want more housing market stories from Lance LambertsResiClubin your inbox?Subscribeto theResiClubnewsletter.When assessing home price momentum, its important to monitor active listings and months of supply. If active listings start to rapidly increase as homes remain on the market for longer periods, it may indicate pricing softness or weakness. Conversely, a rapid decline in active listings could suggest a market that is heating up.Generally speaking, local housing markets where active inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels have experienced softer home price growth (or outright price declines) over the past 30 months. Conversely, local housing markets where active inventory remains far below pre-pandemic levels have, generally speaking, experienced stronger home price growth over the past 30 months.How does housing inventory look in 2025? It looks like we will see a double-digit increase in active inventory this year across most of the country.National active listings are on the rise (up 28.5% between March 2024 and March 2025). This indicates that homebuyers have gained some leverage in many parts of the country over the past year. Some sellers markets have turned into balanced markets, and more balanced markets have turned into buyers markets.Nationally, were still below pre-pandemic 2019 inventory levels (20% below March 2019) and some resale markets, in particular big chunks of Midwest and Northeast, still remain tight to tight-ish.Heres how the March 2025 inventory/active listings, compare to historical totals, according to Realtor.com:March 2017: 1,172,713 March 2018: 1,067,281 March 2019: 1,115,940 March 2020: 937,319 March 2021: 440,589 (overheating during the pandemic housing boom)March 2022: 354,016 (overheating during the pandemic housing boom)March 2023: 562,444 (mortgage rate shock)March 2024: 694,820 March 2025: 892,561 Below is the year-over-year percentage change by state.While active housing inventory is rising in most markets on a year-over-year basis, some markets still remain tight.As ResiClub has been documenting, both active resale and new homes for sale remain the most limited across huge swaths of the Midwest and Northeast. Thats likely where home sellers this spring will have more power.In contrast, active housing inventory for sale has neared or surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels in many parts of the Gulf region, including metro area housing markets such as Punta Gorda and Austin. These areas saw major price surges during the pandemic housing boom, with home prices getting stretched compared to local incomes. As pandemic-driven migration slowed and mortgage rates rose, markets like Tampa and Austin faced challenges, relying on local income levels to support frothy home prices. This softening trend is further compounded by an abundance of new home supply in the Sun Belt. Builders are often willing to lower prices or offer affordability incentives to maintain sales, which also has a cooling effect on the resale market. Some buyers, who would have previously considered existing homes, are now opting for new homes with more favorable deals.At the end of March 2025, seven states are above pre-pandemic 2019 active inventory levels: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. The District of Columbia is also above pre-pandemic 2019 inventory levels. (Weakness in D.C. proper predates the current admins job cuts.)The states that have jumped above pre-pandemic 2019 inventory levels are where home buyers have gained the most leverage heading into the spring 2025 housing market.Big picture: Over the past few years weve observed a softening across many housing markets as strained affordability tempers the fervor of a market that was unsustainably hot during the Pandemic Housing Boom. While home prices are falling in some areas around the Gulf, most regional housing markets are still seeing positive year-over-year home price growth. The big question going forward is whether active inventory and months of supply will continue to rise and cause more housing markets to see price softening?Below is another version of the table abovebut this one includes every month since January 2017.If youd like to further examine the monthly state inventory figures, use the interactive chart below. (You can also find more information here on the ongoing softness and weakness across Florida.)

3D-printed architecture is rapidly advancing, enabling a wide range of projects from a Walmart to housing and data centers. The newest innovation hails from Japan, where a train station will be constructed in merely six hours. While Hatsushima Station isnt a towering multi-story complex, it is a straightforward and modest structure. This project is a collaboration between West Japan Railway Company, JR West Innovations, and Serendix, and it will be situated in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture.Designer: West Japan Railway Company, Serendix, & JR West InnovationsThe structure will stand at a height of 2.6 meters (8.6 feet), with a width extending to 6.3 meters (20 feet), and a depth measuring 2.1 meters (6.10 feet). The buildings exterior will feature a pristine white finish, beautifully decorated with illustrations of the regions renowned oranges and fish, adding a touch of local charm. Inside, the layout will boast open sides, providing an airy feel, and include what appears to be several seating areas for visitors to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Made of reinforced concrete, it is durable and resistant to corrosion, said the West Japan Railway Company. In addition, compared to conventional precast construction methods, it does not use formwork, allowing for greater freedom in shaping and greater design flexibility. The exterior design aims to create a station building that reflects the unique characteristics of the area and is loved by local residents, contributing to regional coexistence.As shared by West Japan Railway Company initially, the construction of the station was to be finished in just six hours, fitting conveniently between the last train of one day and the first train of the next. However, the construction was scheduled for March 25, and it was swiftly built in two hours instead of the predicted six! But how is such a rapid build possible? The shelters structure was prefabricated in parts, likely in a factory setting, using a standard 3D printer. This involved extruding a cement-like mixture through a nozzle, layer by layer, to form the required shapes. Once these components were printed, they were transported to the site and swiftly assembled with a crane. This assembly phase was efficiently and seamlessly accomplished in a mere few hours. The duration of the printing process hasnt been disclosed.The goal is that if this project proves to be cost-effective and low-maintenance, West Japan Railway Company might consider expanding it, potentially replacing older wooden structures with more 3D-printed stations across Japan. The success of this project could welcome a whole new era of infrastructure for Japan one that is modern, economical, and sustainable. It will replace outdated structures, bringing in durable and low-maintenance alternatives.The post Japans Revolutionary 3D-Printed Train Station Is The Worlds First & Was Built In Just Two Hours first appeared on Yanko Design.

Lighting fixtures often serve as the jewelry of interior spaces, but rarely do they combine such thoughtful engineering with historical craft references as the Sorpresa chandelier. Created by renowned designer Samuel Wilkinson, this innovative light fixture draws its inspiration from an unexpected source: the traditional wool winder, a tool that has been part of textile crafting for centuries. The name Sorpresa (meaning surprise in Italian) perfectly captures the delightful moment when this chandelier reveals its full form.What makes this lighting piece truly special is its ingenious expanding mechanism that transforms it from a compact package into a voluminous pendant light with a single gesture. Like watching a flower bloom, the Sorpresa unfolds to reveal its full glory, creating an almost theatrical moment that captivates anyone witnessing it. This magical transformation speaks to our love of objects that can surprise and delight us beyond their primary function.Designer: Samuel Wilkinson for AstepThe designers choice to reference wool winders wasnt merely aesthetic but deeply thoughtful. Traditional wool winders (also called yarn swifts) have been essential tools for fiber artists for generations, helping transform loose skeins of yarn into manageable balls. Their expanding wooden frames, typically made of sanded wood and connected with simple mechanisms, create a rhythmic, sculptural form when in use. Wilkinson has brilliantly captured this functional beauty in a contemporary lighting context.Crafted from warm-toned sanded oak, the chandeliers structure creates a beautiful contrast with its off-white transparent mesh covering. This thoughtful material combination gives the lamp a weightless quality despite its substantial size when expanded. The horizontal patterns in the mesh diffuse the light beautifully, casting gentle shadows that add texture and depth to any space. The overall effect is one of airiness and approachability, a statement piece that doesnt overwhelm its surroundings.Beyond its striking appearance, the Sorpresa addresses a practical challenge in the lighting industry the environmental impact of packaging and shipping large-volume lamps. Rather than requiring assembly from flat-packed components (which can be frustrating for consumers), this chandelier arrives pre-assembled but compressed. Upon unboxing, it automatically expands to its full form, reducing both packaging materials and shipping space while delivering an enchanting unboxing experience for the new owner.Environmental consciousness extends to every aspect of the design. The chandelier incorporates recycled and recyclable materials throughout, features a removable cover for easy maintenance, and allows for complete disassembly at the end of its life cycle. Instead of using embedded LEDs that would eventually require replacing the entire fixture, Wilkinson opted for a standard bulb socket, making the lamp both serviceable and adaptable to future lighting technologies.The wool winders humble origins make this chandelier all the more fascinating. Its a beautiful example of how traditional crafts can inspire cutting-edge design. For collectors and interior designers, the Sorpresa represents a perfect balance between statement pieces and functional lighting. Its ability to transform makes it particularly suitable for spaces where flexibility matters, from dining rooms where ambiance is crucial to entryways where first impressions count.The post This Wool Winder-Inspired Chandelier Unfolds Like Magic first appeared on Yanko Design.

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MacworldYes, yes, we know that MacBooks usually have great battery life, but does it ever hurt to have a backup power bank in your backpack? This 20,000mAh Baseus Blade model is powerful, fast, and nearly half-off at Amazon today. That means that instead of paying $100 for this handy battery, you can get it for $53, its lowest price yet.I personally use the slightly thinner but less powerful Blade 2 model, which I absolutely adore, so you can be assured that the larger model performs just as well. Plus it has even better specs, with a much bigger capacity (20,000mAh as opposed to 12,000mAh) and more power (100W vs. Blade 2s 65W). Since this power bank has enough oomph to charge your MacBook (or any other laptop), it can also juice up smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, and even handheld consoles.There are two USB-C and two USB-A ports on this power bank, so you can charge multiple devices at once (though the power to each port will drop). The power banks display delivers information about the remaining battery, charging power for each port, and the estimated charging time left so youll know what youre getting. And since it supports passthrough charging you can keep the Blade powered up while it juices up other devices.The Baseus Blade is a fantastic way to recharge your devices on the go, especially at its sale price of just $53. But it wont stick around forever, so its best to hurry up and add it to your cart.Get the Baseus Blade power bank for hearly half offBuy now at Amazon

MacworldIf theres a marquee feature for iOS 18.4, its the expansion of Apple Intelligence into the EU, along with Vision Pro compatibility and new language support for French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Thats tens of millions of iPhone 16 owners who can finally use the feature Apple says the newest iPhones were built for. (However, we should point out that this release does not enable Phone Mirroring on Macs in the EU due to issues over Digital Markets Act compliance.)For everyone else, there isnt one standout feature. Rather, iOS 18.4 brings lots of little tweaks, improvements, and changes. Maybe one will stand out for you as the thing youve been waiting for, or maybe the sum of them taken together just makes your iPhone a little more pleasant to use. Heres a by-no-means-complete list of the little things you may come to appreciate about this update.iOS 18.4: 15 minor improvements that make a major impactVisual Intelligence can be triggered in the Control Center or the Action Button. This makes it available on the iPhone 15 Pro, and it means you can add the control to your lock screen.If youve got AirPods Max, youre getting an upgrade (via a firmware update) to allow audio over USB-C, which will include 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio and ultra-low-latency audio.If youre a CarPlay user, youll appreciate the new third row of app icons on the home screen (if your display size is large enough) and a new API for sporting events will allow for custom experiences during live sporting broadcasts.Speaking of driving, Apple Maps will now include the location of NACS chargers (thats the so-called Tesla connector appearing on many new EVs).Got a Vision Pro? Along with support for Apple Intelligence on the headset, theres a new Vision Pro iPhone app that lets you discover spatial experiences, download apps and games, and get tips.If youre a fan of making Shortcuts, youll love that there are now lots of Shortcut options to change app settings. So you can make apps behave differently based on location or time of day or whatever, if youre good at making Shortcuts.Youll notice that Safari now shows recent searches when you select the search/address bar, making it easy to repeat that search you just did earlier today. You can clear this at will, or prevent it from showing at all by going to Settings > Safari > Show recent searches.FoundryThere are several tweaks to Control Center. Buttons that have more options when you select them show chevrons, the cellular data toggle shows real signal strength, and so on.There are new controls, too, including four options for Ambient Music: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. Each one has multiple playlist options or you can select one of your playlists. Because theyre Control Center controls, you can add them to the lock screen or trigger them with the Action Button, too.FoundryTheres an all-new Apple Intelligence feature: Prioritize Notifications. Go to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications to enable or disable it, and you can select which apps it works with. When enabled, AI will try to determine if a notification is especially important and show it to you in a separate group on top of all your other notifications.FoundryTweaks to the Photos app include a new Key Photo view mode for your Albums, two new filters for viewing your Photos library (Shared With You and Not in an Album), and the ability to edit the order of the Media Types list. Finally, I can select Screenshots without swiping three pages over!FoundryImage Playground is still a pretty bad experience, but at least it now has the Sketch style that was demonstrated back at WWDC. For certain kinds of drawings, its the best choice.We all love emojis, and there are seven new ones in iOS 18.4: Face with bags under eyes, Fingerprint, Harp, Leafless tree, Root vegetable, Shovel, and Splatter.If youre an Apple News+ subscriber youll want to check out the new Food section, which does an excellent job presenting recipes from popular food publications. Look under the Following tab to find the Food section. Note that this is not yet available in the Apple News app on Macs.You know how you can set up a new iPhone or iPad by bringing another iPhone or iPad near it? Well, now that works for setting up a new Mac, too! Youll need to update the Mac to macOS 15.4 or later, of course.iOS 18.4: How to updateTo update your iPhone to iOS 18.4, head over to the Settings app, then tap General, Sofware Update, and follow the prompts.