Home design and renovation

Most people love the idea of exploring the farthest corners of the Earth. Finding that little tropical spot of paradise where you can sit back, relax and forget all about your worries for five minutes. However not all of the world's wonders are natural, in fact, humanity has added a fair few mystical contributions to the sights of the world. From the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China, people will travel from far and near to see both natural and man-made wonders. But what about the wonders that man has forgotten about? With so many different plans, projects and companies constantly being founded and disbanded, it should come as no surprise that there are a huge number of abandoned theme parks, company buildings and even entire cities scattered across the globe. Not all of them are easily accessible, and some have been lost to the wasteland but they are all wonderful. We've listed 10 of our favourites.  Pripyat (Ukraine – Abandoned 1986) Most people have heard of Chernobyl,...

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a fortune to purchase or build a gorgeous home today. In fact, thanks to the wonder of today’s steel manufacturing, you can build a stunning dream house for an equally stunning price. Metal buildings have long been the preferable method of construction for industrial, commercial and institutional uses. Today, however, more and more people are choosing to utilize a metal building system as their residential space too. They also promote a more green style of living. There are essentially three different methods of residential steel construction. The first method involves the framing of the residential structure out of steel studs. This method of construction looks similar to traditional wood-framed construction except the builder is using engineered steel studs instead of wood. The second method involves the use of structural “I” beams. Homes framed with “I” beams are usually architecturally designed and based on a more modern style of...

There’s a good chance your dock is pretty plain, made only of wood, concrete, or steel, without many frills. And while the idea of customizing your deck may appeal to you, you probably aren’t sure what you would even do. But never fear. We’ve compiled a list of 15 amazing ways to customize your dock ...without breaking the bank. Enjoy! #1 - Add Custom Accent Lighting You don’t need to stop using your dock once the sun goes down, and you don’t need to rely on a dingy lantern or light bulb to provide illumination. There are literally hundreds of custom accent lighting options available, all of which can add tasteful, waterside ambience. From hanging lights to lights covered by glass enclosures to low LED lights, you can customize your dock to give you the perfect evening on the water. Image via onbluepoolroad.com #2 - Build Steps Down Into The Water Instead of having to haul yourself up onto the dock every time, add a set of steps for easy access. This is especially relevant if you have ...