June 2022 - TakuMaku

The Cheaper We Build Our Buildings, The More They Cost After An Earthquake, Wildfire Or Tornado

A tornado cut a 270-kilometre path through Kentucky in mid-December 2021, killing 80 people, many in their homes or workplaces, and rendering thousands homeless. The incident prompted David Prevatt, a…

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Lifestyle

How To Clean And Restore Your Garden Furniture (Wood, Metal, Rattan or Plastic)

Just like everything else, sometimes garden furniture needs a quick spruce up. The lawn looks trim and smart, the flowers are watered and colourful, now we just need to put on the…

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You Can ‘Warm Up’ Your Boring White Room Without Repainting

A white room can feel like a haven of simplicity in an otherwise chaotic world. Despite appearances, when it comes to styling chic, inspiring, livable white rooms, the devil is…

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Housing

The Dream Of Owning A Home Is Out Of Reach For 4 Million Americans

The record run-up in home prices and rents exacerbated the affordable housing crisis in the US, and rising interest rates stand to make it even worse, according to Harvard University’s annual State…

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A Floating City In The Maldives Begins To Take Shape

A city is rising from the waters of the Indian Ocean. In a turquoise lagoon, just 10 minutes by boat from Male, the Maldivian capital, a floating city, big enough…

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What’s Old Is New Again: 5 Impressive Home Transformations

Luxury Real Estate Whether a former barn or the onetime headquarters of a pharmaceutical company, these five homes have been carefully, stylishly altered and updated, respecting each building’s long, storied…

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Architecture and Yoga: Tools for Mindfulness

Living in an urban environment is demanding. Busy and competitive lifestyles leave people numbed from the effects of stress. Individuals in urban areas are more prone to mental health issues and demonstrate…

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The Best Low-Cost Modest House Design Ideas For 2022

Having a high-end looking home can be difficult, especially if you have a tight decorating budget. Fortunately, there are ways – even on a budget – that you can get…

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43% of Homeowners Have Delayed Home Improvements and Maintenance Due To Inflation. Here’s Why That’s Risky

Inflationary pressures have caused some homeowners to delay big projects related to home ownership, a new study shows. The cost of financing renovations or improvements is also getting more expensive,…

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Manchester School Of Architecture Presents 12 Architecture And Urbanism Projects

Dezeen School Shows: a feminist urban architectural intervention and a design created to support wild bees in Stockport feature in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at Manchester School of Architecture. Also included is an…

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