If you try to define a cocktail table precisely, you might have more trouble than expected. While it might seem like a simple question, it has been confused by opinions and how people have used the term. For many, “coffee table” and “cocktail tables” are synonymous, so use the names interchangeably. Yet others might differentiate … Read more
The idea of the chuck box came from the Old West cattle drives. Contrary to what most people think, the chuck wagon wasn’t filled with food. Most of that space was taken up by the cowboys’ bedrolls, which could get quite heavy, as they contained pretty much all of the cowboy’s 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 aren’t dangerous, some of the chemicals they are treated with can be toxic. One striking … Read more
Owning a recreational vehicle can bring a lot of joy and enjoyment. At the same time, there can be a lot of work. Someone once said that a boat is a hole in the water that you pour money into, and an RV can be the land version of that saying, especially if you buy … 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 kid’s homemade scooter when he visits 1955 in order to turn it into a skateboard. While it’s clear that there was … Read more