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Creative Uses for Wooden Shingles in Contemporary Architecture
Today wood shingles are not as common as they used to be mostly given the fact that they’re more susceptible to fire than the other materials. At the same time, they have a very distinctive look and they’re ideal for making the roofs and walls of buildings look a bit rustic without seeming outdated. Historically, wooden shingles always had smooth surfaces whereas the modern ones have a rough, corrugated surface which gives them a rustic appearance even it is, in fact, a modern characteristic. Below you can find some examples of how wood shingles can be successfully integrated into contemporary...
Smugglers Run: Michael Hooks, the guy who gave up Miguel Caro Qujintero
Chivis Martinez Borderland Beat republished Smuggler’s Run from the archives The U.S. government put his name on the street and his life on the line The tall, slim man sitting in the Texas living room, telling stories in a rich baritone, bottled water in hand… #BestStorageHooks
10 Best Closet Storage Ideas in 2019
Have you ever delved boundlessly through your closet to find that one outfit you wanted to wear for dinner? Or tried to track down the shoes which you lost quite some months ago? Well, it’s not just you. All of us have been there. The mess of clothes, shoes, … #BestStorageHooks
Small Kitchen Ideas: The Best Ways to Create More Space
In a 1977 interview for an issue of Design Quarterly (PDF), Julia Child said, Living in an apartment with a small cramped kitchen is no excuse for not cooking good food. Nevertheless, kitchens that lack ample work and storage space are the most challenging to… #BestStorageHooks
By: Jim Pulman
As consumers look for more ways to become not only environmentally friendly but save a couple of bucks in the process, the demand for Energy Saving Devices has quickly grown. “Green Gadgets” as they are called are often marketed as the best tool for your home or workplace, but do they truly live up to the hype? Although many of them do produce the results advertised, many unfortunately don’t. Therefore, we’ve compiled the top 7 Essential Energy Saving Devices that you should have within your home or place of work. #7 Green/Smart Thermostats High-tech energy saving thermostats have been around...