Stones, Glass Houses and Window Pains
Since houses are equipped with glass windows of myriad shapes and sizes, there is no need to tiptoe around the environment in fear of cracking a few panes. In the event of a badly aimed projectile courtesy of a neighbor’s child, the weather contributes its fair share of mishap as windy situations may cause a branch to become ballistic with the correct amount of force and speed. Replacement glass for windows is nothing new to the house owner having being subjected to one form or the other in the various categories of domestic accidents.
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Finding houses to rent online
So the internet world is amass with a wealth of knowledge this day in age which is great for many information seekers out there. Gone is the time where you would have to find answers to your questions from books, friends, family or colleagues – now we can simply use what we call a search engine to find the information we so desire. Okay, so what does this have to do with finding a property to rent online? Well, with all of that information that is out there on the internet we have search engines like Google who find this… Continue reading
Snowdonia Attractions: Ten Historic Houses of Snowdonia
Many of Snowdonia’s historic houses have stood proudly for centuries, withstanding the effects of the passage of time. Several of these are in the care of the National Trust, to be enjoyed by visitors forever; but even those that are privately owned are often opened to the public so that they may be appreciated as historic houses should.
There are dozens of wonderful historic houses in Snowdonia, many of which have colourful histories or connections with famous historic characters; here are ten of our favourites.
1. The Smallest House
Standing on the harbour front, you should be able to… Continue reading
Tinos Greece: Island of White Houses
Anyone coming to Tinos (Greece) is amazed at tranquil beauty of stretching beaches, golden sand, crystal clear sea and the wild landscape. Especially Tinos is renowned as an island of private white houses. Tinos, one of the largest islands of the Cyclades islands, is located between two islands Andros and Mykonos. This island is known for its religion with many huge churches where there is a great attraction of pilgrimage from all over the world.
It is said that Tinos is the most important Orthodox place of worship and at the same time is an important Catholic centre. This… Continue reading
Most Amazing Tree Houses Around The World
Wilkinson Residence, Naha Harbor Restaurant, Yellow Tree in Auckland, New Zealand are some of the most amazing tree houses in which visitors will have a chance to view the scene from above, enjoy and relax.
Wilkinson Residence – the amazing tree house in the forests of Portland, Oregon built by Robert Harvey Oshatz in 1997 and completed in 2004. The design uses a natural wood ceiling that floats on curving laminated wood and passes through glass walls. In this special house, there are private spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms located downstairs while the upper floor… Continue reading
Most Important Heritage Houses in Sydney
Sydney is one of the most happening cities in entire Australia. The city is home to fascinating architecture, incredible beaches, magnificent parks and gardens and numerous featured museums. There are people who take cheap flights to Sydney especially to visit the heritage houses in the city.
There are numerous heritage houses in Sydney. Following are the most important ones:
Old Government House
This heritage house is located in the suburban area of Sydney known as Parramatta. In July 2010, UNESCO added Old Government House into group of Australian Convict Sites in the list of World Heritage Sites. The property has… Continue reading
Houses Worthy of the Silver Screen
Aside from movie stars and the story, one thing that most viewers look in amazement is the location where the movie has been shot. We may not be aware of it, but deep in our minds, we can’t help but admire the architectural beauties or the designed interiors which the characters of the movie are staying in, hoping that someday, we might be able to see for ourselves, or maybe even own such a nice piece of property.
One of the best movies that showcase amazing architectural features would be the Bond flicks. Why would it not be? This timeless… Continue reading