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Sloped lot Stratton house plan offers reverse living floor plan
EUGENE, ORE. — Designed for a building lot that slopes uphill, the luxurious Stratton house plan draws influence from the American Southwest with its smooth stucco finish and tile roof. The front elevation is filled with windows ensuring the inside is naturally bright. The front door is framed by sidelights, filling the large foyer with light. Inside there is plenty of space for a bench and coat rack. There is direct access to the two-car garage off the foyer to the left. To the right, a hallway leads by the main floor laundry room with a wine cellar tucked away...
The BEST Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
Let your teeth sink into the most delectable, creamy oreo cheesecake that you have ever had! Silky and smooth with the perfect bite-sized oreo bits in every single slice, you won’t be able to stop raving about this cheesecake! Cheesecake is my weakness! Any flavor with any topping, whether that’s fruit, chocolate, or classic cheesecake, and I am THERE! Check out my very favorite cheesecake recipes like this New York cheesecake, this pecan pie cheesecake, or this delicious death by chocolate cheesecake! The MOST Delicious Oreo Cheesecake Recipe Alright, alright. I know that I love cheesecake more than any other...
Rainforest Villa and Optional Guest House with Whitewater Ocean Views
Rainforest Villa and Optional Guest House with Whitewater Ocean Views Situated in the Costa Rica rainforest 625 ft above sea level in a gated community, this luxury villa is considered by the ex-pat community of Ojochal to have the most magnificent view of any property in the area. The panorama is one of virgin rainforest with no houses to mar it, and beyond is 180 degrees of sparkling Pacific ocean. Behind the 2,500 sq. ft two-story luxury villa rises the mountainous rainforest. In Ojochal, the property is located only a 6-minute drive to the paved road, 7 minutes to the...
A retro renovation on Route 66: My stay at a modern-day motor lodge
The prevalence of highway and air travel has rendered Route 66 virtually obsolete as a means of getting from point A to point B, but luckily there are a number of proprietors focused on reinvigorating attendance to and preserving the history of this historic roadway. As a lover of road trips and all things retro, when I learned a renovated motor lodge had opened along Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona, around the same time my family was planning our first visit to the Grand Canyon, I knew we had to book a stay. For more TPG news delivered each morning...
The 90+ Best Tech Gifts of 2022 — Find Gadget Gift Ideas From Nintendo, Sony, Apple & Under-the-Radar Brands
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. If you thought 2021 was a standout year for the best tech gifts, then 2022 is going to blow you away. We’re now halfway through the year, but we’re constantly checking out the latest tech gear and updating our own personal wish lists. Of course, you can always check out SPY’s guide to the coolest tech gadgets of the moment, which keeps on growing and includes many perfect gift ideas. In addition, our team of editors and product reviewers...