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Cabins have been a relaxing and quintessential getaway option for everyone for ages galore. They're the ultimate safe haven in the midst of nature, if you simply want to get away from your hectic city lives, and unwind. If you want a simple and minimal vacation, that lets you truly connect with nature, without any of the materialistic luxuries most of us have gotten accustomed to, then a cabin retreat is the answer for you! And, we've curated some beautiful and super comfortable cabins that'll be the perfect travel destination for you. From an all-black cabin designed to support a slow-paced life to a floating cabin on a hilly landscape – these mesmerizing and surreal cabins are the ultimate retreat, you've been searching for! 1. Forest House Nestled in Bowen Island, British Colombia is a beautiful cabin in the woods designed by SM Studio. Named Forest House, the cabin is deeply influenced by SM Studio's philosophy of creating low-energy sustai...

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Canberra, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PC Concreting Canberra, a company providing concreting in Canberra, is pleased to announce that they are now offering aggregate finished concrete solutions for homeowners and property owners throughout Canberra ACT. Aggregate concrete is a type of concrete finish for ornamental purposes that is typically used on patios, walkways, and driveways. There are various colours and finishes to choose from for this decorative concrete finish. It has a unique appearance because of the abundance of pebbles, stones, and sand resulting from inoculating or sharpening the concrete surface in order to emphasize distinct patterns, effects, and designs. Exposed concrete provides a durable surface with a great looking surface. This is a flooring alternative that will not just enhance the overall attractiveness of the concrete finish and the property but it will also allow the property to withstand extreme weather conditions. This means that it will look l...

Thankfully, what feels like the longest January in history is almost over, and after tightening our belts following the Christmas period it might be time to try to get out and escape the winter blues. Scotland has plenty of incredible options for getting away from it all, and those looking to get away from the daily grind and explore our wee county's stunning scenery will be spoilt for choice. With the weather still on the cold side, you'll be looking for somewhere cosy as a basecamp. And what could be more welcoming than your very own countryside log cabin with its own hot tub? The experts at LastMinute-Cottages.co.uk have picked out five unbelievable offerings. This week's top Scotland Now stories Fingask Log Cabin, Perth: Sleeps 2 Fingask Log Cabin, Perth (Image: Fingask Log Cabin) This Perthshire offering is perfect for a short break for a couple in a great location and fantastic views. There is central heating and a doub...

"That made me think: Dirt doesn't burn," Glover said. "You can shape it, you can change it, you can form it into something — and it doesn't burn."  An increase in climate-driven wildfires has revived interest in one of humanity's oldest building materials: earthen blocks.  Archaeological records show people have made shelters from mud and dirt for at least 10,000 years through methods refined to build ancient structures like Mesa Verde and the Great Wall of China.  Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Matteo Rebeschini and Melanie Glover tour Colorado Earth's Golden brickmaking site, where they're buying materials for their new home. Nov. 2, 2022. Experts now suggest similar techniques could help communities build more resilient neighborhoods. Michele Barbato, a structural engineer and professor at the University of California Davis, said his research has found wildfires can even fortify the blocks, baking them into tradi...

W hat do you want for Christmas this year? How about a tree-top massage, a thousand-bottle wine cellar and a beach in your back garden? Or — more practically — firewood stacked ready in the log-burner, fresh beds made up for all the family and supplies sorted for your festive feast? Once, we couldn't wait to invite the clan and host a big festive do at home, but these days many of us spend more time there than we used to. Perhaps, after a couple of odd Covid-era Christmases we're ready for something new. And besides, if you're in charge of the games and the gluttony, the idea that you'll find time to relax can be a bit of a charade. Better to get away. Of course, there are a few things to consider before you book. Some guests might want long walks and round-the-clock Twister, others a church service, while some will be happy chugging eggnog in front of another Strictly special. So plan. Who's cooking? Where can you shop for provisions? And where can you escape to ...