Drawing an architectural set of plans isn’t a simple matter when you consider all the elements that make up a set of house plans. What you need to do is first research all the needs of the family, understand the local codes, know what style of house you’re wanting, know what sort of foundation is • Read More »
When any new or improved form of tool, machine, or gadget is being thought out, its general arrangement and the ideas governing how the contraption works may be quite clear in the imagination of the one developing it, and they may proceed with the actual construction of this concept, guided only by a mental picture • Read More »
An Atheist was taking a walk through the woods. “What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!” he said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7 foot grizzly charge towards him. He ran as fast • Read More »
Planning and designing a home, one of the first considerations is cost because cost will actually determine the size, shape, and style of the house. The cost of home construction will vary in each state in the US. In comparing the higher cost of building today with the lower cost of building yesterday, you should • Read More »
In more urban areas, and with larger commercial buildings, an architect may be required by law to make the architectural design and blueprints for it. In more suburban or rural areas, however, an experienced architectural designer is all that is necessary to give you the quality commercial building blueprints needed. This will enable you to • Read More »
I’ve been a webmaster since 1995 and have always had to struggle with search engine placement. But now, with the advent of ezine sites and the search engines hunger for fresh content, my life’s become a bit simpler and less hectic also. Content that’s relevant to certain subjects is the key. In a move to • Read More »
Drafting is a form of graphic expression so it is therefore a type of language. When applied in the engineering field, drawing or drafting is mechanical in character and is used primarily for the purpose of communicating information related to the construction of machines and structures. It is then reasonable to believe that the methods • Read More »
Let’s face it, this planet is in a crisis. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. To create the energy we needed to sustain our modern comforts, we’ve polluted our atmosphere with countless gasses that’ll eventually warm the planet. A major part of this is the energy we squander heating and cooling our homes which is • Read More »
If you’re looking for a good woodworking plan, there are a few things that need to be considered. 1. Is there a cut sheet and or material list? A cut sheet is the parts of the piece individually noted and dimensioned so that they can be properly fabricated. A material list is a shopping list • Read More »
This really isn’t a new concept. Sites like forum post exchanges have been around for quite a while. Someone would post an offer to place posts on whoever’s message board in exchange for someone posting on their board. The Forum Promotion site is a perfect example. This is the same idea for blogs. But there • Read More »