Believe it or not, this photo shows a structural retaining wall that is constructed from native rock and man-made concrete ‘rock’! The engineers on this site determined that the native rock that was exposed during excavation was sufficient to provide stability next to this walkway. Some of the areas, however were composed of more crumbly rock and would... [Read more...]

Most people don’t study Latin in school any more, but all romance languages are based on it.  For example, if you have a basic understanding of Spanish or French, you can undoubtedly read and understand some Italian and Portuguese. Latin is the language used all over the world to name plants and animals.  My simplistic explanation of the naming of... [Read more...]

The trend of adding outdoor rooms to existing homes is becoming more popular as an increased amount of people choose to stay home and entertain instead of going out. Outdoor kitchens have proved to be a favorite addition since kitchens happen to be a natural gathering space and alfresco dining is the thing to do. If you are contemplating the addition of an... [Read more...]

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