Piney Woods

to clean lumber increased, the “old fashioned” appearance of framing began to change. The old way of framing houses and other buildings was, “timber framing used large timbers interlocked with chiseled joints (mostly mortise and tenons) secured with wood pegs”(this old house). Balloon framing differs from timber framing because balloon framing was intended to be very light weight due to it being made out of 2x4 inch planks and nails, while timber framing was bulky and heavy. While both types…

Fires blazed and flicker through the forest in the dark endless sky, the wind breathed out hot air and a warm breeze rushed all over my body making my body sweat. The fire was coming closer each time, and I got everything that I needed into my hiking bag, I started to run as fast as a panther to get out of the blazing fire which looked like a pathway to hell, my long red baggy pants and my green sweater started to slowly infuse into me since the heat since the blaze from the fire was deadly. My…

The Last Great Race Is the Iditarod really that dangerous? The Iditarod has a rough terrain and chilling temperatures that go all the way down to-40 degrees Fahrenheit. And the dog may even get hurt, even with the boots on the dog’s feet still crack, but as humans, we are always looking at the negative, never the positive. What is the positive you may ask? It is getting away from iPhones, computers, and the television.And truly becoming one with yourself. I know this because when I hunt in…

Overall with the two videos, I saw how they made parchment from animal skins. It was unbelievable that the transition of the animal skin turns into a thick piece of paper to make a book. However, it is not a fast process when making it. The process of making the animal skins into parchment was they had to pick the right animal with the right skin texture. Then they put the animal skin in lime water for some days so the hair can loosen up and be scraped off for into a smooth surface. Then they…

The Loggers should be allowed to continue to cut trees down in the rainforest. The three reasons on why they should continue are that: logging has the ability to benefit the environment, clear-cutting also has the ability to be good for the environment, logging provides useful materials for both building and fuel. Loggers do have the ability to choose how many trees they cut down. Loggers can also choose the amount of clear-cutting they do. Loggers also Firstly, Logging does benefit the…

from wood, aluminum, or vinyl. You'll want to consider the appearance of the frame and how well it insulates against heat loss. Here's a look at how these windows compare. Wood Frames Are Traditional If you have an older, historic home, then wood frames are probably the best type because they have a more traditional appearance. Wood is the original material for window frames. While it looks appealing, wood does have some drawbacks when compared to aluminum and vinyl. For one thing, wood…

I crouched low to the ground, the wispsof grass tickling the underside of my neck. I was in wolf form, my primal, natural form, with my ears flat against my head and my tail postured parallel to the ground; I was hunting. The scent of my target wafted into my nose, alerting my senses as I advanced. It was an injured doe, abandoned by her herd because of her disablilities. My human side ached for her, but my primal side urged to feed my companions. It was known to most that rogues travelled…

Being a Carpenter A carpenter has to do a number of things. They have to install windows and molding, inspect and replace damaged structures, measure and cut a variety of different materials. They not only deal with just building, they also have to instruct construction laborers and helpers. Carpenters have to follow directions to! They have to make sure they build the project according to the blueprint, to make their clients happy. Education, Qualifications, and Trainings To become a…

work, and is vital in enhancing the meaning and message that he imparts to us while reading The Road Not Taken. Frost’s use of symbolism is very prevalent in this work. The three major symbols that he discusses are the road, the crossroad, and the woods. The…

Ideas and inspirations for kitchens Can you afford to design a stylish home without taking due care to design an equally sumptuous kitchen? Certainly not! Every home needs to have a comfortably designed kitchen which may also double up as a social hub in case you are following an open floor plan. Designing a functional yet chic space may turn out to be slightly trickier than you would like to think. But our ideas and inspirations about modern kitchens, shared regularly through the magazine…