The average home has more storage space than most people realize. The problem is that we’ve forgotten how to use it. Our grandparents made good use of those of us who remember loved exploring that space when we were children. But somewhere along the way, we’ve stopped making good use of our attics. Much of … Read more
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
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
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