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The History Of The Porch

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A porch is a single-storey extension to a house or building that is covered and projects out. The word porch derives from the Latin porta, meaning passage. Porches are often…
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How Garages Have Become Popular

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A car garage is a structure that has walls and a roof and stores vehicles. The word garage derives from the French garer, meaning shelter. It was introduced to the…
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The History Of The Window

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The window has been a way of letting natural light into homes and buildings for centuries. Hence, this article discusses the history of glass and window frames. Glass Use Glass…
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Roofs And Their History

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A roof is the top cover of a building. Moreover, a roof can also cover vehicles, tunnels, and more. They serve to protect from external extremities. In most countries, this…
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The History Of The Verandah

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A verandah is an open porch with a roof attached to the outside of a building. Verandah structures like these became popular during the Victorian era and at the time…
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How House Numbers Have Evolved

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House numbers haven’t always been around, despite them now being essential for the delivery of mail. As few as 50 years ago, house numbers weren’t frequently in use. Before the…
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The History Of The Fanlight

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A fanlight is a rectangular or semi-circular window, usually above a door, with glazing bars.  Moreover, these windows are often shaped like a fan and allow plenty of natural light…
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How Front Doors Have Evolved

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When Were Front Doors Invented? For over a millennium, front doors have been keeping people protected and heated. However, have you ever questioned where the idea of a front door…
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The History Of The Conservatory

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Conservatory derives from the Italian for storing or preserving (conservato) and the Latin word for a place for (ory). Hence, a conservatory was originally for storing food. They were also…
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The Orangery And Its History

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An orangery is a brick extension of the home with large glass windows and often a flat roof with a glass lantern. Moreover, an orangery is similar to a conservatory…
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The History Of The Letterbox

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The letterbox has been around for centuries and is now one of the most important features of any home. Moreover, the letterbox slot in the door allows the post to…