The idea of the chuck box came from the Old West cattle drives. Contrary to what most people think, the chuck wagon wasnât filled with food. Most of that space was taken up by the cowboysâ bedrolls, which could get quite heavy, as they contained pretty much all of the cowboyâs possessions. The chuck box … Read more
Many products used in the construction of home have a potential of being dangerous to our health. This is unintentional on the part of the manufacturers, but the risk exists even so. While the wood and other major components themselves arenât dangerous, some of the chemicals they are treated with can be toxic. One striking … Read more
Skateboarding began well before the first commercial skateboard came out in 1959. Anyone who has seen Marty McFly in the movie Back to the Future will probably remember him breaking the handle off a kidâs homemade scooter when he visits 1955 in order to turn it into a skateboard. While itâs clear that there was … Read more
The roofs of our homes have one main purpose, to keep the rain out. While they also help keep the heat and cold in our homes, as well as helping us to avoid a sunburn, their main purpose is to keep the rain on the outside, so that we can stay nice and warm on … Read more
Most homes are built with peaked roofs to provide for adequate runoff of rainwater and prevent accumulation. But not all homes are built with peaked roofs. There have been a number of homes built at one time or another with flat roofs, especially in areas of the country which see little rain. Some architectural styles … Read more