Surfboard Volume 101: What It Is and Why It Matters More Than You Think

Lower volume increases sensitivity but can become a bit more tweaky in heavy surf. Higher-volume boards increase stability ...
KHON2

Laminate vs. Vinyl Flooring: What Works Best for the Hawaiʻi Lifestyle?

When it comes to home renovations in Hawaiʻi, flooring is one of the biggest decisions homeowners face. Between humidity, indoor–outdoor living, pets, and everyday wear and tear, choosing the ...
Barron's

Foam Boards, Bamboo Scaffolding Contributed To Hong Kong Fire's Spread: Govt

The deadly Hong Kong high-rise fire appears to have started on lower-floor protective netting that was part of renovation works -- and then spread via styrofoam boards and bamboo scaffolding, the ...
Hindustan Times

Scaffolding, mesh or foam: What led to Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 77 years that killed 65

Authorities have suggested that the substandard protective mesh and plastic, which didn't meet fire standards, could have worsened the fire. A massive fire in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment has ...
malaymail

Scaffolding, foam boards, flying embers: Theories mount as investigators dissect Hong Kong’s Tai Po inferno

HONG KONG, Nov 27 — Investigators are examining several possible factors behind the rapid spread of the five-alarm blaze that tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, with scrutiny falling on the fire ...