The thought of chimneys frequently conjures up different images for a lot of people. While some of them are connected with special Christmas atmosphere, and specifically Santa Clause stuffing himself down the brick-built structure, others are about the industrial landscape with high chimneys and billows of smoke. Above all, however, chimneys provide practical benefits to a house, at the same time adding character and charm to it.

An elevator is undoubtedly the ‘heart’ of any skyscraper. Once you get five or more floors, stairs prove to be a fairly inconvenient technology. Therefore, ever since the first passenger elevator was installed by Elisha Otis in the department store on Broadway, New York, elevators have started to function as a major part of skyscraper design. Not only do they allow the construction of skyscrapers, but they may also affect their design.

Train stations are the places most commonly associated with missed connections or delayed trains. Probably everyone has, at least once in his or her lifetime, complained about the long time spent on waiting for the train to come. Wouldn’t it be great to spend that time in a very special way? Interestingly, there are some railway stations in the world that provide the passengers with a unique and memorable experience. One of them is undoubtedly the Haydarpaşa Station in Istanbul, the place that is worth taking a closer look at.

Over the past few years, the areas across Poland have suffered from destructive flooding. The most harmful were probably the floods during the summer and winter of 2010. Consequently, they have shown that a great number of houses in Poland are not flood-resilient. With another wet season on its way, now’s the time to protect your home just in case. Find out what you need to do to make sure you’re prepared.

We often decide to pay more for such technical solutions that, in the future, will help us save money. Good insulation will not only keep your home warm and cozy, but also produce real energy and money savings. 

The sun is shining outside, the weather is warm and the days are long – in short, it is high summer and everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved holiday. Even a few days off can really recharge your batteries and provide a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But, before you set off on your dream trip, let us take you for a stroll on the Sopot pier.

GliwiceRadio Toweras the world’s tallest structure built of wood.

There are a number of things to consider when building a single-family house. All the construction work from foundations to roof usually follows the simple design philosophy that the building should be beautiful yet functional, safe and within budget. However, in order to create a dream home, one has to first ensure that its construction stays on track.

May I ask for the bill, please?

Dziś kilka ostatnich słów na temat dwóch czasów teraźniejszych - present continuous i present simple

Przez blisko dwa lata zamieszczaliśmy lekcje, których celem było powtórzenie i poznanie słownictwa "budowlanego"
przez osoby znające już język na poziomie średnim. Ten cykl l zakończyliśmy w numerze 7/8 2008
"IB". Odpowiadając na liczne prośby Czytelników o lekcje angielskiego dla osób o słabszej znajomości języka
angielskiego, obecnie rozpoczynamy nowy cykl lekcji skierowany do tej grupy Czytelników. Życzymy powodzenia
i wytrwałości w nauce. (red)
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The safest road to Hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.

C.S. Lewis