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Funny Forklift Scenes: Yours, Mine and Ours
It’s not everyday that Hollywood puts out a movie with a hilarious forklift scene. But the construction industry got lucky with this gem from Yours, Mine and Ours (2005). Dennis Quaid, with the help of young, blonde-haired, twin troublemakers, goes on an interesting ride on a forklift, creating one of the most memorable construction equipment…
Read More17-year-old Builds Himself a Home
For most of us, building a mini-home that we can take on the road is something we’ve thought about and then forgotten. For Austin Hay, however, that thought became reality with lots of hard work and determination. Austin’s mini house, which is 1500 square feet, comes complete with a working shower, toilet, fridge, stove, oven…
Read MoreHow to Build a Treehouse
Welcome to our series entitled: “How to Build…” This week, we’ll briefly explain how to build a treehouse. Stay tuned for more building tips! Learning how to build a simple treehouse is as easy as following a few simple steps. Step 1: First, find the perfect place to build your treehouse. Look for a tree with…
Read MoreThe Crane Hotel: Taking the Vacation Experience to New Heights
Overlooking the harbor in Harlingen, Holland, is a hotel that’s taking luxury to new – and quirky – heights. The Crane Hotel, situated an hour outside of Amsterdam, is located inside the body of a converted crane. Though the “hotel” can only accommodate a maximum of two people, the single room has all the comforts…
Read MoreThings You’ll Need a Forklift to Carry: The World’s Largest Snake
The Reptile Discovery Center at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park created an exhibit of what they believe to be the world’s largest snake to have ever existed on earth. Weighing one and a half tons and with a length of 48-feet, you can only imagine what this predator consumed to stay healthy and strong. No…
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