Dogs can be regarded as the most popular pet in America, with more households owning a dog than any other animal. (Although there are more cats and fish kept as pets than dogs, since those who keep them tend to own more than one.) The author’s recent adoption of an...
As its name implies, the chandelier started out its life as a holder for many candles. The earliest chandeliers were only found in the wealthiest of homes and were so expensive that they were actually moved from room to room rather than being fixed pieces. Over time,...
Two weeks ago, we discussed how the metal roof is a great choice for the log home. While metal (usually steel or copper) roofing is a good choice on the outside of the home, the inside of a log home is also a great canvas for metal accents. Usually, cast or wrought...
The home as we know it is a concept that originated in the Netherlands. Despite this, many of the words we use to refer to items around the home are French in origin. This may seem peculiar since the English language contains approximately the same number of words of...
