Clerestory windows aren't new, originating in the temples of ancient Egypt. They were an architectural technique to bring lighting into buildings, so they only needed to use candles and torches at night. You're probably familiar with clerestory windows, without knowing what they're …
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Your Kids Can Help You Find the Best Swingsets
It's spring and all the stores have a huge swingset on display. The question is how do you find the best swingsets when there are so many to pick from. Before you buy a swingset because it looks cool at the store, do some research. Finding the best swingsets is a lot like finding …
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Turning Your Backyard Ideas Into Reality
Once upon a time my backyard looked like this. We lived in New York and our house was nestled among beautiful trees. We had a deck off the family room with a grill and table for outdoor family meals. The boys spent most of their time on the swing set, running around or chasing the dog, ball or …
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Common Uses for a Pony Wall
When my girlfriend bought her new home, one of the changes she wanted to make was removing the pony wall by the front door. I'd never heard the term pony wall before, so I confirmed what she was referring to. Then I decided to learn more about the term and where these half walls are most often …
What is a Swamp Cooler?
Have you ever asked the question, what is a swamp cooler? The term refers to evaporative coolers that offer an alternative to the typical air conditioning system. Swamp coolers lower temperature using evaporative cooling versus vapor-compression refrigeration. It's a strange nickname as these …
Chalkboard Paints: What You Need to Know
When we bought a new house, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to use chalkboard paints. Wrong! This is the first house (15 houses and counting) I've owned with bumpy, technically knockdown textured walls. Several people have since suggested I flatten the wall. But after running a handyman …
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