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One of Englands prime Castles is Windsor Castle located in Windsor, Berkshire known to be the largest populated and the oldest occupations of the world in terms of Castles. The Windsor Castle is a place of historical value that dates back to the age of William the Conqueror when he called this castle his home after building such a fascinating fortress. William was the King of England in 1066 until his death. The Castle that is over a thousand...more
Wood sustains little damage over time. Same is the case with timber stairs. Frequent use of the stairs and other elements over time cause some damage to the timber stairs. The most common damages done to the timber stairs are: squeaking steps, damage treads or nosing, and cracked, damage or loose handrails and supporting.1-The damage done to treads is mostly due to lack of cover. The most damage is done to the nosing of the stair. You can simply remove the damaged timber and place the new timber to fix the problem. What you need to do is to cut the 50mm wide section of the damaged part. Use jigsaw to cut a new timber section of same size and screw it or glue it to the damaged section. 2-Squeaking steps can be due to many reasons. You have to figure this out. Sometimes it is caused due to the loose wedges or a defective joint between tread and bottom of the riser. Loose glue blocks can also be responsible for squeaking steps. Squeaking is sometimes common in the steps which are wide enough and no proper central support. To find out the cause of squeaking step, you need to inspect the underneath of the staircase.-The first thing you need to do is to check the glue blocks. They...more
This city of Greece has a variety of things to offer to its visitor. This city has huge range of sloping cliffs which add to the beauty. There is one main street which joins the city together. This is a clean and well maintained city.The hills and the streams, and the water gushing down the hills give promising and enjoyable experience. The...more
Popularly called as "Venice of the east", Alappuzha town in Kerala is an wonderful destination for vacationing. This beautiful town is situated in between Kollam (85km south) and Kochi (64 km north).This backwater destination of Kerala is also famous for its exotic beach, which is brimmed by both local people and vacationers.Location...more
The Hajj is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Hajj to Mecca is a religious duty which must be carried out by every Muslim at least once in their lifetime. The Islamic pilgrimage is the fifth pillar of Islam besides faith, prayer, fasting and charity. The Hajj is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people and their submission to Allah. Pilgrims from all around the world of different language gather together and join processions of hundreds of thousands of people who simultaneously converge on Mecca for the week of the Hajj. The Hajj occurs from the 8th to 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah which is the 12th and the last month of the Islamic calendar. Hajj to Mecca by pilgrims is done in the last month of Islamic calendar and this way the date of Hajj changes year to year. The hajj is associated with Prophet Mohammad in the 7th century.Pilgrims generally travel Hajj to Mecca in groups and as an expression of unity. Special packages are offered to Muslims by airlines , hotels, guide etc. pilgrims have to enter a sacred state called Ihram and perform rituals like cleansing and wearing the prescribed attire which is a garment consisting of two sheets of white unhemmed...more
Biking tours have come of age. Travelers of all age have developed a great liking for biking tours over the last decade. The reasons behind are quite simple. A biking tour brings with it a mixture of adventure, food and health. A...more
Kerala the beautiful state in the southern part of India is blessed with enigmatic beauty of nature that include pristine beaches, refreshing hill stations, breathtaking backwaters, exotic wildlife parks and sanctuaries, etc. Apart from these it is...more
When deciding where to go on vacation, it can be an extremely confusing and stressful time. By the end of it you may not even be as excited as you were before you started planning! This is why free, informational sites such as 10 Minute Travel have...more
The first known case of a soldier being discharged from the U.S. military for homosexual acts took place in February 1778: Lt. Gotthold Frederick Enslin was court-martialed after being discovered in bed with another soldier, and he was...more
Franchise tax is now being charges by several states. It is mainly determined by the net worth of the tax payer and not necessarily on income of the franchise. Raising revenue for the state is the main goal of franchise tax and it...more
If you're planning for a getaway, then investing in travel insurance policy is assuredly a wise move. It aids cover unforeseen and unexpected accidents and scenarios that might happen when you are on a tour. Travel insurance could prove to be of...more