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Donated 100 acre Texas ranch becomes $145mn Odessa complex
A Texas family’s generous land gift is becoming a major sports and recreation complex. This $145 million project will serve as a neighborhood hub and tournament destination. Construction is progressing towards a significant milestone with a topping-out ceremony next month. The expansive facility will feature numerous indoor courts and outdoor fields for various sports. This…
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Melbourne couple builds $880,000 recycled-bottle Earthship after moving to Tasmania
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In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built his wife a bottle house for her doll collection
In 1973, Ontario teacher Hank Deverell built a bottle house in Redditt, Ontario, for his wife Myrtle’s growing doll collection. Using thousands of glass bottles, mortar and 1,750 hours of labour, the project grew into a tourist attraction. The property later became known for its bottle-built structures and Myrtle’s doll collection, drawing visitors from Canada…
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Britain used waste tyres in M1 asphalt, recycling up to 750 per kilometre
In 2019, Britain initiated a groundbreaking trial using recycled tyre rubber for its roads, particularly targeting the M1 motorway to gauge its performance under heavy traffic. This method not only helps in managing waste tyres but also paves the way for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Tarmac’s ULTIPAVE R system received the green light for broader use,…
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In 1999, David Letterman bought this 2,700-acre Montana ranch while leaving showbiz behind
David Letterman owns a 2,700-acre ranch in Montana that he bought in 1999, along with properties in Indiana and upstate New York. The former late-night host has spoken about leaving behind the pressures of show business and returning to Indiana with his family. His childhood home in Indianapolis has since been sold and turned into…
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At 100, Barbara Haig still drives her Mustang, putting caution before age
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1876 Perry House opens rare second-floor rooms for fundraiser
The Perry House, built in 1876, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special event. Visitors gained rare access to the mansion’s second floor after decades of closure. This event served as a crucial fundraiser for ongoing restoration projects. The house, relocated in 1975, showcases intricate Victorian-era craftsmanship. Proceeds from the event will support the continued…
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In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a £95,000 Welsh island and rebuilt its only home
In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a remote Welsh island for £95,000 when its only house was a “complete wreck”. He and friends spent four years rebuilding it. The island is now an off-grid family retreat, with the house powered by wind and solar energy and rainwater collected from its roof.
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Alaska crew restores former fuel site with new trails and native landscape
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In 2024, New York turned 250 Christmas trees into breakwaters to restore salt marsh
Discarded Christmas trees found a new purpose in Jamaica Bay, where they transformed into natural breakwaters at a wildlife refuge. The structures served to safeguard newly planted salt marsh vegetation from erosive waves. By the fall, these barriers effectively trapped sediment, partially burying themselves in the marsh. This innovative ecological restoration project showcased how recycled…