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Modern architecture - Farnsworth House

Modern architecture - Farnsworth House

The one-room, steel-and-glass house designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that has been called one of the most important works of 20th century architecture. Located in a beautiful meadow on the banks of the Fox River two miles south of Pla [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

Household Cleaning Tips

Here are some wonderful home cleaning tips and solutions from grandma's times when all these cleaning products were not so readily available. They are inexpensive, easy to prepare and more environment-friendly than many of the products in t [...]

Posted On : Oct, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Summer House Bedroom

Summer House Bedroom

The function of any bedroom is first and foremost to provide a restful environment for sleeping. There shouldn’t be anything disturbing or jarring in a bedroom, even if you’re using the most modern style of design.n this room, e [...]

Posted On : Sep, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

Culture and Houses

Culture and Houses

Many studies have been published on this topic and much have been talked about it. In 1960s Rappoport published his book in an attempt to prove that the culture was the main determinat of the form of the house. He studied numerous houses be [...]

Posted On : Aug, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Falling water house

Falling water house

  Wow! isn't it? This house Located in Bear Run, Pennsylvania, the house known as Fallingwater was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 for the Kaufmann family. This picture shows the section of the house that e [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

Summer House Bedroom

Summer House Bedroom

Summer is in full swing, and it’s time to take a deep breath and soak your stress away.The function of any bedroom is first and foremost to provide a restful environment for sleeping. There shouldn’t be anything disturbing or [...]

Posted On : Jul, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Gourd Birdhouse in your Garden

  To provide a home for martins, wrens & swallows gow a bottle gourd. Allow gourd to dry on the vine.To dry completely then store in a cool dark place for several months. In the bottom drill a one inch hole for the door and [...]

Posted On : May, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Safes And Vaults For Your House

For precious possessions and vitally important documents, the optimal safeguard against burglary and fire is a safe-deposit box at your local bank. But most of these safe-deposit boxes are too small for bulky objects, and too inconvenient f [...]

Posted On : Apr, 15 2007 | Comments : 0

Repairing Household Cleaning Equipment

Repairing Household Cleaning Equipment

Tips to repair your cleaning equipment - One thing we probably don’t stop to think about everyday in terms or our home is cleaning equipment ... One thing we probably don’t stop to think about everyday in terms or our home i [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Greenhouses in your Home

Greenhouses in your Home

With the aid of a greenhouse in your home, you can start your gardening earlier in the year, bring those perennials to a new level of growth, or simply protect your plants and flowers from sudden frosts. Greenhouses are an amazing way to h [...]

Posted On : Apr, 04 2007 | Comments : 0

Three Secrets to Growing Healthy Houseplants

Three Secrets to Growing Healthy Houseplants

First, survey the available light in your indoor growing areas. Plants require differing amounts of sunshine to thrive and generally come labeled with an indication of their needs: Either full sun, part sun, or partial shade. Assessing [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

House Mailboxes

House Mailboxes

A well-selected mailbox is a perfect way to increase your home's curb appeal. No matter the style of your home, a mailbox to match it can be found. Styles range from wall mounted to fixed standing mailboxes and everything in between. [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

Coloring your House

Coloring your House

Red expresses excitement, high energy, warmth and vibrancy. It is the strongest of all colors. It is a very stimulating and active color. It would be a beautiful color for an entrance hall or lobby. Warm reds are also inviting and intimate [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

House Ladder

House Ladder

The most important thing you can do to protect yourself when using a ladder is to find the appropriate class of ladder. This will let you know if the ladder is constructed to accept the loads you intend to use it for. There are three types: [...]

Posted On : Mar, 28 2007 | Comments : 0