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Giveaway-A Field Guide to American Houses (Revised)

November 18, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Giveaway-A Field Guide to American Houses (Revised): The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding America’s Domestic Architecture

Leave a comment in today’s post by November 27th, 2015 and you are in the running for this comprehensive book perfect for visually learning all the terminology of American architecture.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Now in paperback: the fully expanded, updated, and freshly designed second edition of the most comprehensive and widely acclaimed guide to domestic architecture: in print since its original publication in 1984, and acknowledged everywhere as the unmatched, essential guide to American houses.

This revised edition includes a section on neighborhoods; expanded and completely new categories of house styles with photos and descriptions of each; an appendix on “Approaches to Construction in the 20th and 21st Centuries”; an expanded bibliography; and 600 new photographs and line drawings.

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Comments

  1. Marcia says

    November 18, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    This is cool! I love architecture.

  2. LeAnn says

    November 18, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Would love a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance!

  3. Karen Zehe says

    November 19, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Housing in this area is varied in age and style… would love a ‘field guide’ to help identify the era, and guide my sketching

  4. emmyjay says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I would love to have this book!

  5. cassews says

    November 19, 2015 at 11:38 am

    This is awesome .. Thanks for the chance to win !

  6. Margay says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I’m fascinated by old houses and house styles and I’m a writer, so this would really come in handy for research.

  7. Susan Spiers says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    What an interesting giveaway!

  8. Claire D. says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    I love, love, love driving around and looking at houses. But I never know the proper terminology for anything.

  9. Mary Helene says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I would gift this great book to my nephew.

  10. connie says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    I drive my husband nuts talking about houses as we pass by; now I can back up my yammering with pictures.

  11. Lynne Clark says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I love looking at homes and building and blueprints. Would love to have this book to study.

  12. Anna says

    November 19, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Oh I’m so excited for this one! My hubby and I will soon look for homes and knowing the terms would be great.

  13. Jane S. says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    This looks like a wonderful book! Having all this information in one place would be great. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  14. Donna Lamb says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Love anything to do with old houses.

  15. Barb Lawson says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    I am extremely interested in Architecture of all homes. This is one exciting book.

  16. Ingrid says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    what a great book! Here in Vancouver we are struggling to save heritage houses from demolition for development. I’d love to be able to identify the styles of the houses.

  17. Martha Donley says

    November 19, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    I live in near a city that has some old neighborhoods and I have always wondered what the different styles of building were called.

  18. Michelle says

    November 20, 2015 at 3:17 am

    This looks awesome – if love to own this book!

  19. Brenda Ballard says

    November 21, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    Hurray for wonderful old designs! Thanks for a chance to see this book!

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Floppy Disk Crafts: Clever Ways to Upcycle Retro Tech

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Remember floppy disks? Those square little tech relics that used to hold our precious documents and school assignments? If you’ve got a stash of them hiding in the back of a drawer—or you stumble across some at a thrift store—don’t toss them just yet. Floppy disks are surprisingly perfect for upcycled crafting, and these ideas will have you looking at old tech in a totally new way.

One of the most popular ways to breathe new life into these retro icons is by turning them into DIY wall clocks. Whether you keep it simple with one floppy as the clock face or build a larger wall piece using multiple disks, the result is a geeky, functional work of art. Check out the step-by-step guide on Instructables for building your own floppy disk wall clock—it’s a timeless craft, literally!

Want to carry your nostalgia with you? Then you’ll love the floppy disk purse or bag ideas. These functional fashion statements are made entirely from joined-up disks, forming a sturdy and super unique bag. There are tutorials on how to make a full shoulder bag, a clutch, and even a pencil case using nothing but zip ties and some creativity.

Need a conversation-starting piece of décor? A floppy disk chandelier might be just the thing. It’s bold, futuristic, and a brilliant way to show off your upcycling skills. Alternatively, you can go green and make a floppy disk planter—perfect for succulents or desk plants. Just pop out the disk’s center, line it with plastic, and add soil. It’s easy, stylish, and great for small-space gardening.

Looking for quick, crafty projects? Try turning a floppy into a notepad, a photo frame, or a cutlery holder. These smaller projects make great DIY gifts, and they’re perfect for crafters who want instant gratification. You can even make Christmas bows or flowers out of old disks for a fun and shiny holiday twist.

For those who love organizing their craft supplies or electronics, floppy disks can be transformed into component organizers or bill caddies. With a little hot glue and imagination, they make excellent mini shelving units and storage boxes.

Feeling ambitious? Dive into the more elaborate builds like a laptop desk, a lampshade, or even a quirky birdhouse made entirely from floppy disks. These projects take upcycling to the next level and are sure to impress anyone who sees them.

Make a Floppy Disk Wall Clock : 9 Steps – Instructables

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Floppy Disk Bill Caddy : 3 Steps – Instructables

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Floppy Disk Succulent Planter : 3 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

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And of course, there’s wearable tech too. You can cut up and reshape floppy disks into bracelets, necklaces, or belts that scream ’80s nostalgia. It’s retro-futurism at its finest.

Let’s not forget about combining media: recycled flowers and art pieces that use floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs together to create dazzling pieces with texture and shine. Whether you’re decorating your craft room or making a gallery-worthy art piece, these materials are a dream to experiment with.

So next time you come across a box of floppy disks, don’t see e-waste—see endless crafting possibilities. With just a few tools and a lot of imagination, you can turn outdated tech into something totally unique and totally you.

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