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Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail is a trail that spans 12 miles of Blacklick Creek in Reynoldsburg, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. This creek is 27 miles long that covers three counties in the Coluonmbus metro area. Blacklick Creek received its name from Native Americas who noticed the many animals that came to the creek licked …
The Harlem Terrace is a stunning outdoor retreat, on the 13th floor, in the heart of New York City that has amazing views of Central Park and the NYC skyline. The architects Hariri & Hariri wanted to do something special for the homeowners and bring nature into an urban setting. This versatile space is the …
On this episode of DeckBusters™, Mike and Emily test Advantage Ipe™ against today’s modern decking options (capstock composite and PVC). You might be surprised to see the results. Then again, if you know anything about the rugged, natural durability of exotic hardwoods, you probably won’t be too shocked. But, how do the latest plastic options …
DeckBusters™ is finally here! Click to watch various decking materials get put to extremely high impact testing. We’ve said that Advantage Ipe™ is tough…but how tough? Click below to watch the surprising results! (Every board we tested was one-inch thick (5/4×6).
The Isrotel Beresheet is a luxurious hotel located in Israel’s Negev Desert. This resort, whose name means “genesis” in Hebrew, has over 40 buildings and 111 rooms, making it one of the most lavish and prime tourist destinations in all of Israel. What’s unique about this resort is the fact that it lies on the …
If the streets of Las Vegas could talk, what do you think their stories would be? Bars, casinos, and clubs line Las Vegas Boulevard, and attract the widest (and wildest) array of people any metropolitan city has ever seen. The Treasure Island Resort is one of Vegas’ most popular destinations. This pirate themed oasis attracts …
As a homeowner, you face a lot of concerns with the upkeep of your property. Ensuring your deck is safe, reliable, and long-lasting should not be one of those concerns. Deck collapses have increased over the years, due to the fact decks are getting older, built with inadequate fasteners, or are made of materials that …