Switzerland, uses entirely natural snow and ice. The rest of the world's bobsled runs are made from metal and concrete. Before the race, people cover the concrete with snow, then soak the snow with water. The resulting ice forms the surface for the race....
Clear snow offallwindows and mirrors before you set off; you may need to reverse out of trouble. Don't leave a lot of snow on the roof. It has been known to slide forward under braking and cover the windscreen.Or, as a sheet of ice, fly off at speed, breaking the windscreen of a...
1. a sagging roof in danger of collapse - THIS IS UNSAFE and needs prompt attention; if this is the case you may need someone to rake snow off of the porch roof as well as to inspect for damage to the structure. We don't want the porch roof to fall in on you 2. A second poss...
Hang your new DIY curtain rod and curtains by sliding the pipe through the eye hooks. If you are installing an extra long curtain rod like me, you will need support brackets (I used a screw eye hook) in the middle to prevent the rod from sagging. Another easy diy project to change th...
Studded snow tires have their plusses and minuses. In the plus column is super traction on icy roads and, potentially, not dying in a snow-filled ditch or sliding off the side of a mountain. On the minus side, metal studs tear up roads like a hungry wolverine, which means summers full...
Renders vs Reality Projects From Renowned Architects Before and After AWOMAWO Space / elii + María Jerez Roof Square / HG-Architecture Koray Arslan House / Mert Uslu Architecture Smooth Wall House / suzuki architects Ortho Residence / APOLLO Archit...
This reality could be even closer than we imagine, as some Boeing and Airbus jets already take off, land and brake to a stop without human hands on the controls. Just as architects have already contributed to the notion of a technology-filled city with driverless vehicles, exemplified by BIG...
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If you drive to work by yourself each day, consider carpooling with someone else.We Americans don’t like the thought of that because it limits our feeling of independence, but if you work far from home, it can really save you a lot of money. If you live close to work, can you wal...
Building a Support Frame: Using 2x4s, construct a frame to support the roof. This frame should run along the top edges of your playhouse walls. Choosing the Roof Material: Depending on the style of the roof (peaked or flat), select additional pallets or repurpose the wood from pallets to...