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[ericonstructionltd]

Eric Construction: Leading the Way in Construction and Design in the UK

In the dynamic world of construction and renovation in London, the role of construction companies, building experts, bathroom renovation specialists, and commercial refurbishment professionals is pivotal. They contribute not only to the physical landscape of the city but also to the quality of life for residents and the success of businesses.

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[mystery-pixels]

more houses...lot's more houses

i've been obsessively making move in ready homes for my save and i'm so happy with them! (the price though for these are not starter homes prices unfortunately lol)

[arc-hus]

Raintree House, Chiang Mai, Thailand - Sher Maker

[marzipanandminutiae]

Marzi's Old House Supply Kit: A Non-Exhaustive List

So you've moved into an old house! Congratulations! No, no, look at me. Look in my eyes. Congratulations. You don't need smart lighting. You don't need paltry things like "showers that don't make ungodly noises if you set the water outside a very specific temperature range" or "logical staircases." Because those people who say They Built Them Sturdier Back Then is survivorship bias are wrong, lead paint is only a problem if you eat it, and your new home is basically a tank

also it might have stained glass. so basically you win

(no but seriously the Survivorship Bias argument is just like. tell me you don't live in a city with large quantities of remaining working-class 110-year-old buildings without telling me. I do. they're sturdier. end of.)

but you might need some things to make it a bit more comfortable. here's what I've found, over eight years of living in houses built 1920 or earlier

Power strips. Depending on the age of your house, it may or may not have had electricity originally. And even if it did, whoever lived there almost certainly had fewer things to plug in than the average denizen of the 2020s. There also may have been gorgeous wall sconces that some asshole heartlessly ripped out at some point, forcing you to use the hideous hateful Overhead LightTM or plug in a bunch of lamps. Either way, you're going to need to turn that single outlet in the room into several more. Hence, power strips.

(hey, I never said this list was free of my design biases. deal)

A Good Fan. You may live in a place where retrofitting with air conditioning was commonplace in the last several decades. I do not. So a good pedestal fan can make the difference between comfort and just not sleeping at all from late June to mid-September. Weirdly, I did once look at a place that was from the 1850s and had been retrofitted with central A/C, which is vanishingly rare in even urban Massachusetts. But I digress.

A stud-finder. "Marzi, you spent years of your life explaining to tourists that picture rails existed because trying to hammer nails directly into horsehair plaster and then putting weight on them did Bad Things." Yes I did. "What did you attempt to do the second week of living in your first house with horsehair plaster?" ...shut up. I used the Poltergeist Method to find solid wood- I don't know if it's actually studs or the lath or what; I'm not a builder -to hang my Lady and the Unicorn tapestry from, namely knocking on the wall until it doesn't sound hollow. You might want to go a bit quieter and more advanced. Or, if you have a picture rail, embrace the "long visible hanging wires" look. It is in fact there for a reason!

Window screens. You are actually required by Massachusetts state law to provide these to your tenants. Doesn't mean my last landlady did. And if you own your place, live in another state, or have a similarly laissez-faire building owner, you might end up needing to Bring Your Own Insect-Blocking Shield. Just make sure you've got them, one way or the other. Because see above re: fan vs. air conditioning in old houses.

WD-40. When's the last time those hinges were oiled? Potentially before television. And they WILL squeak. UPDATE I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT WD-40 IS NOT A GOOD LONGTERM SOLUTION. Find "actual oil." Not sure what the more specific name is. Good to know!

That's just what I've found needful so far, but I'm happy to update the list as required!

And you'd better believe, if I owned my own place, this would include "the name of a preservation contractor to undo all the unnecessary ~*MoDeRnIzInG*~ aesthetic bullshit the past owners did since the End of Mainstream Western House Beauty AKA 1920 (That Brief Rococo Revival In the 1930s Can Maybe Sit With Us)"

[mrs-trophy-wife]

[stagefoureddiediaz]

Something something trapped kid in a pipe at a home renovation and his older brother going in to save him Eddie and saving his sisters from their parents and Eddie reconstructing his life in the aftermath of Shannon…

[truckman816]

[fletxerandoliver]

[awkward-teabag]

Love (cannot emphasis how much sarcasm there is in that word) that an official Canadian government response to high cellphone rates is to switch carriers.

Switch it to what? We basically have three companies since one was allowed to eat the forth (with the government saying it wasn't anti-competition and the company eating the other pinky promising they wouldn't jack rates up). Even the smaller companies have to rent infrastructure from the Big Three so there's only so much they can do if that rent costs an arm and a leg.

And that's not touching on how many "small companies" are actually just subsidiaries of the Big Three. You may save $5 but you're still with Telus/Rogers/Bell.

Or that the actual small companies tend to have shit coverage because they don't have the infrastructure available to them and are prevented from getting it. Or their traffic is throttled in favour of the Big Three's customers. Or both.

Or that they're extremely regional thus aren't an option for a huge chunk of Canada's population.

We have no true options and the government has shown time and again that they're fine with monopolies, in multiple industries, and don't care when said monopolies jack up prices to make shareholders and the c-suite more money at the expense of everyone else. At most there will be a verbal slap on the wrist and a giftcard for $25 that people have to register for, for a decade and a half of price gouging.

It's not talked a whole lot about outside the country from what I've seen and heard but Canada is a country of monopolies. A handful of companies own nearly everything, every province has a family or two that owns a hell of a lot (Nova Scotia is basically owned by one family at this point), and our government ignores it. Even the branch that is supposed to be against monopolies is fine with mergers and takeovers in most cases.

Because, you know, the company said it totally wouldn't use consumers' lack of options to increase prices.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Usually, I don't like new builds, but this one is pretty cool. It was built in 2005 in lovely Fairfield, Connecticut. 4bds, 3ba, 2.5ba, $1.798M.

Take note of the architectural details- they're amazing for a new build. Take the ceiling in the entrance hall, for example- very unusual.

It's an open concept with a living room/kitchen combo. Love the blue island and stone fireplace with built-ins.

My favorite style cabinets with legs. These are gorgeous.

The glass block backsplash is unique, too.

Off to the side is a round tower room for dining.

Has a cute little pantry, too.

Here's a lovely room for an office.

First floor powder room.

Here's what I'm talkin' about. Don't remodel an old home to look new, just buy a new one that looks like it was old and remodeled.

The primary bedroom has a wall with closets and a fireplace, plus vaulted ceilings and doors to a private terrace.

The rounded en-suite is in the tower and has a vintage reproduction tube and sink.

Beautiful secondary bedroom has a sunporch and this fantastic rounded area with a built-in desk or vanity table, plus a built-in dresser like older homes have.

Plus, it has a large closet and that beadboard feature wall.

3rd bedroom also has a nice closet and look at the inset. Each room has a special architectural feature.

Nice en-suite shower.

2 garages behind the house, plus a large deck.

There's also an outdoor shower and a medieval castle-like door.

In the rear of the yard, the gravel parking area turns into a beautiful patio and lawn.

The home is just across the road from Penfield Reef and Lighthouse Point.

[thevioletcaptain]

deancas + for once, nobody got hurt.

For once, nobody got hurt.

The ghost had gone quietly, gratitude softening his once-angry features as Cas helped him move on without a fight, and Dean can't help his disappointment at escaping unscathed.

It's not that he wanted to get hurt, exactly, it's just that if he had, he knows Cas would've traced gentle fingers over his forehead, his jaw, his shoulder, his hand -- would've sent sparking, tingling wisps of grace through Dean's veins to seek out the damage and heal it.

And he's greedy for that touch, even if he's sure he doesn't deserve it; even if he's afraid to ask for it directly.

So, when Cas asks if he's okay, Dean shakes his head.

"No," he says, heart thudding hard with equal parts guilt and relief as Cas immediately reaches for him, "I don't think I am."

[for this askbox game if anyone else wants to send me a prompt]

[ericonstructionltd]

Transforming Spaces: Unveiling the Excellence of Building and Renovation Services Ltd in London

In the competitive realm of building and renovation, Building and Renovation Services Ltd stands as a beacon of quality, offering unparalleled expertise in Loft Conversion & Extension and Kitchen refurbishment across the UK. As one of the leading refurbishment companies in London, their commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction set them apart in an industry where precision and creativity are paramount.

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[libraryofva]

Recent Acquisition - Ephemera Collection

The Open Door for Home Builders. 1926 Gordon-Van Tine Co., Davenport, Iowa.

[arc-hus]

La maison Becleu Extension, Pléneuf-Val-André, France - Dominique Rouillard & Alain Guiheux

[myreygn]

modern au dad askeladd except he's not an actual dad but this random kid shows up to his house every day and tries to have beef over the closed food store askeladd bought and turned into an antiquarian store. turns out the food store used to be run by the kid's father until he passed away which is very sad of course but also askeladd is not gonna cooperate with some brat that borderline harasses him day by day. only that he can't call the cops because he kinda has a turbulent past and if they find out he's filling his store with stolen goods it's gonna become a huge problem. and note to destiny, the stupid kid finding out is not that great either because now he has to hear it out if he doesn't wanna go to prison and also he should probably learn the demon child's name while he's at it. shenanigans ensue.

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