Firstly, timber homes provide an excellent insulation. Dwellers shall feel warm in winters and cool in summers. This is because wood is a good heat insulator. Hence, during summers the warm air outside is prevented from entering the house, and during winters the warm air is trapped indoors. Hence, dwellers of timber houses can experience a comfortable stay in all seasons. Secondly…
may be variations between mixes which can cause significant difficulties. Specifically for foundations, the final condition of the product is not known until the formwork has been removed. Overall, concrete is best suited for foundations, large flooring surfaces, and columns which is exactly where it was used in this…
One of the basic needs in today’s world for the common people or the working class, is to attain a home/house of their desire, within their hard earned & honest money. This movement, the Tiny House Movement (THM), enables its desirers or users to attain their goals within their budget. There are a variety of houses nowadays, such as: 1. The average house in the United States (US) is 2150sq. ft. 2. A downsized house is around 1100sq. ft. 3. A “large” small house is 750 sq. ft. 4. An efficiency…
material available in the market. In terms of cost, they require less roof framing compared to other materials, this will significantly save framing cost. (Metal Tile Cladding) Pros of using metal roofing: • They are durable and last longer than wood or asphalt and also offer high solar reflectance, in terms of façade, metal matches bungalow houses style and there are options to choose in terms of colour to match the house general appearance. • Each of the metal tiles are horizontally…
Reading counts assignment: The Haunting of Sunshine Girl In depth examination: Looking at the title, “The Haunting of Sunshine Girl,” I can tell that this story is about a ghost with possibly the name “Sunshine”. Examining the cover, you can tell the story has a creepy, kind of disturbing purpose, like this story is meant to make your heart thump, to make sure no monsters or ghost are behind you ready to take your life. Paige McKenzie’s horror story; “The Haunting of Sunshine Girl.” The…
Hot, dry summer days are what I yearn for. The scorching sun busting out from behind the immense pale clouds. The rays of light pointing to the top of the lush hillside behind my house. The main top of the hillside is covered in tall oak trees that are lined with paradise green leaves. Branches stretch out like long, thin arms. In the far background, the ancient oak trees split apart and provide a small opening. The opening covered with old, dry grass is home to a small log cabin. That small,…
It was a place I have never been. It was divergent and diverse than what I was used too. Eye-opening would be the right adjective to describe this piece of land. I remember waking up to cooked sausages, biscuits, eggs, and most importantly a rare piece of food some would say has the same texture of grits but it was really rice. I know it sounds odd to have rice as a side in breakfast. But it was truly delish. My Grandma net would make her rice sweet and creamy just like grits. Me and my sister…
1. The A Frame Chicken & Hen Coop Design To build a chicken coop for your hens doesn’t have to be a complicated matter or take days to complete. Just take a look at this easy chicken coop design provided by Anna White which shows you how to build a small hen coop. A great feature of this home made coop is that it’s portable so that you can move it around your backyard. It will cost you less than $100, and you can have it ready in a couple of hours. Link:…
Life Changing Graduation “Are you ready for the world to come?” That was what I asked my sister when she was getting ready to graduate High school. Running through my head the thoughts and feelings were sad and happy but most of all it was the feeling and thought that I was going to miss my older sister. “Yeah I think I’m ready for what the world throws my way. I know I’m nervous about leaving and going to college though. Having to move away from you, mom, and dad is going to be the hardest…
Those who do not play nor watch sports have very little knowledge on the subject. The one thing everyone knows and that all sports have in common is, the main point, to score against the opponent. Professional football and basketball are two of the most popular sports in America. With millions of fans watching live televised games across the nation these two sports each generate billions of dollars every year. The players make millions based on their salary, bonuses, and endorsements. Although,…