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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…

moon anywhere. Rain starts to pour down on the dirty, mucky floor splashing the damp soil on his boots. He can taste the freshness of rainwater dripping down into his mouth. He walks when he sees the creaking door with weird symbols carve on the wood opens and locks itself as the man steps in. It is as though an invisible ghost is responsible for moving the door. He walks up the unstable stairs and places his hands on the dusty handrail. Judging by the look of this castle, it seems old.…

thousands of germs. Animal print rugs do not absorb allergens, and shaking out the rug will remove debris. They add beauty and warmth to floors. During the winter months, animals skin rugs will warm your floors. The naturally soft material will not scratch wood floors. They Are Versatile Animal skin rugs can be used as furniture throws. The soft fibers will make your sofa warm and cozy. When you are ready for a nap, you can cover your skin with feathery soft animal skin. Hunters used animal…

Introduction Succession is referred to as changes within an ecological community following a disturbance of a relatively large area (Connell and Slatyer 1977.) Succession is broken down into two main time periods: primary and secondary. Primary succession is classified as the formation of soil and colonization of annual plants over a depleted land. Secondary succession is classified as the colonization and development of perennial plants over an established ecosystem. The process at which…

Introduction: Microclimate is the difference in climate that occurs on a very small scale. Microclimate can be created because of altitude, aspect, vegetation, color of the ground, and boulders and burrows. Aspect is created in the presence of topographic features like hills, mountains, and valleys. In the Northern Hemisphere, the north-facing slopes are cooler because they receive less sun than the south-facing slopes. Since they receive less sun, they are also moister due to decreased…

Throughout the late 19th century following the Industrial Revolution, society became focused on urban life and neglected the significance of rural life and the natural world. In “A White Heron” Sarah Orne Jewett, through Sylvia’s decision to protect the heron, contemplates the importance of nature and rural society. In particular, Jewett employs the cow grazing scene to relate the endearing and familiar affiliation that Sylvia has with the natural world. The hunter establishes a contrast to…

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…

Number Three, A Commentary The other night I had this dream: I was walking slowly through a forest, and I was completely alone. This forest was covered in a thick, deep, emerald blanket of moss which, naturally, felt like velvet on the bottoms of my bare feet. I took in my surroundings and noticed that I was in the company of the most gargantuan, towering trees ones imagination could ever fathom. Their bark paraded around each trunk as if its only job was to absorb every foreign sound and…

Ash Lawn-Highland presents a typical Colonial, Georgian style façade that presents a red brick foundation, which runs along the structure’s base turning into fieldstone along the west wing. Attached to a stone stylobate, a single brick step runs half the length of the porch. Adjoining the stylobate are two wooden plinths, which support Tuscan columns. The Tuscan columns sustain the full weight of the portico’s pediment. Full-length wooden floorboards make up the remaining area of the porch,…

Tree of Heaven is a sumac plant that is native to China, but it moved into Indiana and is now an invasive species. It’s scientific name is Ailanthus altissima. The tree of heaven came to the United States in the late 1700’s. The reason that it’s an invasive species is because it crowds out native species and damages pavement and building foundations. Tree of heaven is a native of China and in 1751 was mistakenly introduced into France and England by a missionary who though it was a Japanese…