15 Reasons to Think Twice About an Open Floor Plan

ByWade

Open floor plans have dominated modern home design since they first appeared in the 1950s as part of the overall trend toward more contemporary styling. Open concept homes skyrocketed in popularity in the 1970s, and by the mid-’90s nearly all new construction incorporated some version of an open floor plan or great room. But after nearly half a century of ascendancy, open concept living has been losing ground as buyers turn to cozier, more energy-efficient houses. Here are just a few reasons you may want to pass on that open floor plan.

17 Things You Won’t Believe People Actually Collect

ByWade

Whether inspired by intense passions or mere entertainment, people love to collect all sorts of things. While most of these collections are rather ordinary—think ticket stubs, baseball cards, or snow globes—others are truly extraordinary. In fact, some people carefully cultivate collections of objects that most of us would never think to keep around, let alone acquire in the first place. Check out these weird, wacky, and wonderful collections that people all across the world have amassed.