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Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Jianzhuang Xiao is a professor of recycled concrete materials and structures at Tongji University, Shanghai, China, and a vice-president at Guangxi University, Nanning, China. Zongjin Li is a ...