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Kitchen Party Contest Winner!
When you are having a great time in an Atlantic home chances are good that you’re partying in the kitchen. It’s just a thing we do on Canada’s east coast! A lot of folks want to make sure the kitchens in our homes are big enough to act as a gathering spot for a good evening of drinks, friends, stories and music.
Some Incredible Bike Riding! (Thx @37Signals)
This may have nothing to do with me, or home building, however I felt compelled to share.
Got any cool videos you’d like to share? Do so in the comments.
Coming To A Neighborhood Near You … Net-Zero Homes
Imagine living in a home that produces renewable energy equal to the total amount consumed each year in the form of heat, light and power. Sound impossible?
Keep Your “Cool” Underground
Think living underground is dark, damp and cramped? Consider:
The Pyramid Hill House
This 7,000-square-foot home, located in the hills of Ohio, was built underground in 1989 on the estate of lawyer Harry Wilks and capped with a glass pyramid to flood the sunken great room with light. The ceiling is supported by masonry block piers that create alcoves in each corner of the room — perfect for tucking away the kitchen, library, TVs, etc. Wilks, now 83, recently added a public Museum of Ancient Sculpture to his estate. “I enjoy living here so much,” he said in a recent interview with the Business Courier.
Why That Old Beer Fridge Has Got To Go
The saying “they don’t make ’em like they used to” has never been more true today, especially when applied to major appliances.
Funny Looking Homes
No cookie-cutter houses here …
If architecture is the art and science of erecting buildings, what happens when you add imagination to the mix? Well, you get some pretty unusual — and funny-looking — homes. Which one of these would you like to live in?
• The Haines Shoe House
This home is the stuff of fairy tales. Located in Hellam, Pennsylvania, it was built in 1948 by Col. Mahlon “Shoe Wizard” Haines as a sales gimmick to promote his shoe empire. It measures 48 feet long, 17 feet across at its widest and stands 25 feet tall. Inside, you’ll find a five-level home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. The new owners offer tours, where you can stop for an ice cream cone in the sole!
Getting Rid of Toxic Mold In Your Home
According to the Toxic Black Mold Information Center, there are 22 different signs that your home may have mold toxicity.
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