So, there we were, about to set out on our family’s Caribbean and African “safaris”, when our littlest, Lil Lily asked me, “Are toilet seats universal?!” she questioned, using a BIG word she had recently learned, but visibly concerned. I paused, unsure whether she meant toilets could be found all over the world. Or, whether …
LED lights are a great addition to your home lighting system. They are well known for their long lifespan. Manufacturers often provide the expected lifespan on the packaging. However, that lifespan has a wide range from 5 to 20 years. Therefore, the estimate from the manufacturer does not give direct insight into how long the …
Many people consider themselves “meat and potatoes” kinds of diners. These people love basic foods without a lot of unusual ingredients. Rather than going to a fancy, French restaurant where new and exciting foods might be discovered, these folks prefer a place where they are familiar with all of the items on the menu and …
One of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation and often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Lil Wayne started writing songs when he was eight years old. He got his big break at just 12 years old when he was signed by Cash Money Records. Despite a rough start …
Studio: QARTA Architektura Author: Jiří Řezák, David Wittassek, Lukáš Němeček Contact E-mail: qarta@qarta.cz Social Media: @qartaarch, @qarta.architektura Studio Address: Pernerova 635, 180 00 Prague 8, Czech Republic Co-Author: Pavel Fanta Project Location: Smrčkova, Prague 8 Project Country: Czech Republic Project Year: 2016-2018 Completion Year: 2019 Built-up Area: 4,013 m² Gross Floor Area: 14,000 m² Plot …
While ice cream is a favorite treat for warm, sunny days, sometimes commercially produced ice creams can include strange unpronounceable ingredients. Often, things like high fructose corn syrups are included along with preservatives and artificial flavors and colors. Many people are sensitive to these kinds of ingredients and think that they must forgo ice cream …
When we think of public restrooms, we rarely think beautiful architectural creations that we seek out to visit. Architects around the world are challenging this status quo, and creating public restrooms that are artworks in themselves. The History of Public Restrooms Public toilets were part of the sanitation system of ancient Rome. These latrines …
Shepherd’s pie is a wonderful, comfort food casserole. It features ground meat, such as lamb or beef, a tasty gravy, vegetables, and, of course, it is topped with mashed potatoes. Often, people toss a few handfuls of cheese on top of the casserole to add protein and a cheesy tang. Our soup recipe takes its …
There are few things as cozy as sitting in front of a wood stove with a blanket around your shoulders and a cup of hot chocolate in your hands. Wood stoves are really popular and it’s easy to see why—they’re attractive and bring a fantastic atmosphere into the home. But just how do wood stoves …
If you love to make tasty treats for your family, it can sometimes be hard to make a decision about what to bake. Additionally, if you have opinionated family members who like different things, it can be difficult to figure out who to please. That is where kitchen creativity can come in. Recipes like this …
The headboard for your bed is probably something you haven’t thought about, until it’s time to buy or make one. When discussing bed or mattress sizes, headboards are often absent from the discussion. However, it is important to know headboard sizes. The most obvious reason is so that your headboard will fit your bed frame. …
Biscuits are wonderful quick breads that are quite popular in the Southern United States. They are often made of a simple white flour dough and feature plenty of butter and buttermilk. However, once you have mastered the basic biscuit recipe, there is no reason to stop there in your culinary adventures. What tastes more like …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,283 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 1 Garage: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a 3-bedroom modern single-story cottage. Here’s the floor plan: A beautiful blend of stucco and horizontal lap siding embellishes this 3-bedroom modern cottage. It includes a side-loading garage and a covered front porch topped with a large …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 3,680 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Stories: 1 Garage: 3 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story 3-bedroom hill country home. Here’s the floor plan: This single-story hill country home boasts a sprawling floor plan with an open concept layout designed for a wide lot. A covered front porch welcomes you into …
Michael Kittredge started making candles as a teenager and selling them to friends and family. One of his first products was a Christmas candle he made for his mother on the family stove out of his melted crayons and a wick from a shoelace. Within a few years, he had opened his first Yankee Candle …
London is replete with historic places and grand gardens for tourists and adventurers to explore. Chiswick House is among the prime examples of London’s historic heritage, with over 65 acres of meticulously planned gardens spanning behind it. The place is beloved by local dog owners and the House Kitchen Garden out in the back grows …
Bathtub installations are a big deal, and if you’re going to try it yourself, you have to equip yourself not only with the right tools but good knowledge as well. Knowing how bathtubs are installed is essential, even if you’re getting professionals to do it. That way, you’ll know what to expect, and pick up …
I have a thing about beds. First of all, even as a single woman, I have to sleep in no less than a queen size bed. I’m also into the type of beds out there, and have slept years on waterbeds, which are one of the least common bed types of them all. In terms …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 1,800 Bedrooms: 3-5 Bathrooms: 2.5-3.5 Stories: 1 Garage: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a New American style 5-bedroom single-story ranch. Here’s the floor plan: This New American style ranch radiates a country charm with its board and batten siding, ribbed metal roofs, stone accents, a shed dormer, and a …
Specifications: Sq. Ft.: 2,264 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Stories: 1 Garage: 2 Welcome to photos and footprint for a single-story modern 3-bedroom cottage ranch. Here’s the floor plan: A mixture of stone and stucco adorn this 3-bedroom modern cottage ranch. It features a double garage that accesses the home through the mudroom. Upon entry, you’ll …
OPEN Architecture is a studio that has pushed their work into the future with creations like the MARS house and Chapel of Sound. Both on the cutting edge of sustainable design, and thinking forward into the conceptual needs of the humans of the future, they have made a name for themselves with their thoughtful and …