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Practical articles about words, word games and home projects, with worked examples you can check in the tools on this site.
How to find more words in a jumble of letters
Practical techniques for Scrabble, Wordle and crosswords: prefixes and suffixes, letter pairs, anagram patterns and how to use letter filters.
How much concrete do I need for a slab? Worked examples
Calculate concrete for a slab in cubic yards, cubic metres and bags, with worked examples for a 10×10 patio, a metric slab and round footings.
How much paint do I need for a room?
Work out wall area, subtract doors and windows, apply the coverage on the label and the number of coats, with a worked example for a 12×14 ft room.
Tile waste: should you add 10% or 15%?
How much extra tile to buy for straight, diagonal and herringbone layouts, with a worked example from floor area to the number of boxes.