Living Architecture and Dutch firm MVRDV, present the design for the Balancing Barn, a cantilevered holiday home near the village of Thorington in Suffolk. 
From the road, the barnisalmost invisible; the front being only 7 metres wide, with a pitched roof, faces the long straight driveway approach, suggesting a small house with a traditional shape. The volume, however, has a length of 30 metres.
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How Can I Use Epson Salt
Sunday, September 25th, 2011How Can I Use Epson Salt
I have heard about using epsom salt for bell peppers to help them grow. I wish to know more about this natural mineral & peppers. Thank you, Gale
Answer: Epsom salt is a good source for the trace nutrients magnesium and sulfur. Late in the season tomatoes and pepper plants may start to show signs of deficiencies, such as leaves yellowing between the veins and a decrease in fruit production. This looks similar to blight, but blight will appear as blotchy brown spots on the leaves and stems.
How-To: Build A Victorian Library
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
John Clarke Mills has been updating us on the progress of his creation of a Victorian style library for the 1890s San Francisco Victorian home hes been renovating. The library is done and it looks great. I followed this project with keen interest because I have fantasies about doing a Victorian/steampunk number on my library one day. Love the library ladder.
Fit a Sliding Door – DIY
Thursday, September 15th, 2011A sliding door is a great addition to any house, with its sleek design for easy opening and closing. A sliding glass door is even better as it lets in more light and acts as a window as well. If you have decided to install your new sliding door yourself, this guide may help you along the way.
It may be a little challenging, but installing a sliding door can be done within three hours. If possible, get someone to help you out with the installation. If you haven’t purchase your door, take measurements of the opening where you intend to install it by determining the height and width of the door. Get more info…
Summer is Fading Fast and Fall is in the Air (Not to mention a hurricane!)
Friday, August 26th, 2011Picturesque farmhouse built in the late 1800s with a lively stand of Monarda didyma, which attracts hummingbirds. Click on other pix to enlarge and read captions.
Just back from a great trip to upstate New York, where I went to visit herbalgalpal and fellow gardener, Gert Coleman. I made the trip with my cousin Sharon Crain, we have shared an enthusiasm for all things herbal for many decades. Our other herbal cohort and fellow “cookie” Pat Crocker, drove down from Canada. We all arrived with summer bounty from our gardens and local farmers’ market produce, so we had an amazing array of foods to create wonderful meals and we dined on simple, wonderful, garden-inspired dishes. We sp
Eco-Friendly Loft in São Paulo, Brazil by Fernanda Marques
Thursday, August 25th, 2011Fernanda Marques, Brazil based architect studio has designed this sustainable winter loft for Casa Cor 2010 exhibit. The house is build with modern open-space entirely covered with recycled wood inside and out. Efficient LED lighting system reduces energy consumption. Inspired by sustainability issues, this house is expended to horizon and nature.
The architects designed a modern open plan space which houses a living area, gourmet kitchen that is equipped with upscale stainless steel appliances, bar and a video hall.