The Greatest Buildings of World History

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15 Creative Kitchen Backsplashes for the Adventurous

Screen Shot 2015-07-28 at 4.05.03 PMConsider using snow skis, mirrors, bottle caps and other unusual materials for your next kitchen backsplash

Not a fan of white subway tile? Don’t fret. Look to custom and DIY options for creative backsplashes that are only limited by your imagination and budget. Of course, you’ll want to take into consideration your cooking habits, too. Those who fancy themselves amateur chefs and tend to have multiple splattering pans going at once might not be keen on a custom photography backsplash. But for the pop-it-in-the-microwave types, the more decorative options might make sense.

Here are 15 adventurous options that you — or your designer — may want to consider for your next kitchen backsplash.

Long-Lasting Roofing Material Works With Many Styles

Screen Shot 2015-07-28 at 3.59.49 PMWith their durability and wide range of colors and molded shapes, concrete roof tiles are worth a look

Concrete tile roofs are masters of disguise. From an architectural standpoint, they can play many parts. Molded styles are made to mimic natural clay, slate and shake roofs. Concrete roof tiles are as well, which helps make this material one of the most universally popular roof selections around the world.

Iconic TV Living Rooms

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Make the Most of Your Hallway [infographic]

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Home Is Where The Hearth Is: A Brief History

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Throughout human existence, homes have varied drastically in scope, size, and design. Cob houses originated in the eleventh century, are made from straw and earth, and last for hundreds of years. In fact, people still make them today. We’ve come a long way from our cave-dwelling ancestors, however:  This year, a house was printed for the first time. For around $160,000 you could print your own mansion in 2015.

Kitchen Recipes: Factory Cart Inspires a Dream Cooking Space

Screen Shot 2015-05-26 at 2.23.45 PMThese homeowners’ kitchen was almost nonexistent, so they whipped it up from scratch. See what they cook there and get the recipe too

Many creative types need a space: Artists have a studio, tinkerers have a workshop, actors have a stage. If you are a creator, then your surroundings are likely to be interesting. That’s why we reasoned that people who make masterpieces armed with a sharp chef’s knife (in other words, home cooks) are bound to have unique kitchens as well as tasty recipes. We asked them to share both.

One of the people who responded was Emily Danforth, an author in Providence, Rhode Island. She and her wife, Erica Edsell, bought a house in the Armory District of that city. Danforth says that over the years, original features had been removed in the 115-year-old Gothic revival home and it had fallen into severe disrepair. They set out to remodel the space, and the source of their inspiration was a large green factory cart.

How to Get an Outdoor Kitchen of Your Own

Screen Shot 2015-05-23 at 2.15.52 PMNew project for a new year: Build a cooking space for your yard or patio to make entertaining a breeze

Entertaining your family and friends always feels more relaxed and fun when you can do it outside. And if you entertain more than six people at one time and have sufficient space, an outdoor kitchen might be just the ticket.

The sound of silence: how to soundproof your house

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