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Old Posted Nov 30, 2020, 9:14 PM
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Interesting house in South Tuxedo, Winnipeg. It's like as if the homeowner decided to run a business from this house and so decided to put an office facade at the front to create a more professional appearance.

The streetview goes back to 2009 and that's how it looked. Who knows how it was before then.

At first it looks like two houses beside each other, but to the left is actually the garage.

And the neighbour to the left has some interesting architecture. Every streetview is blocked by trees except one from several years ago where it only had one view, straight on, where there wasn't foliage obscuring the view. I don't think the second house is ugly. But for the subject house, just the one part I consider ugly.


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Old Posted Nov 30, 2020, 9:40 PM
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Same neigbhourhood as above. I was viewing a property for work and noticed the eclectic mix of styles in this place. Makes for interesting viewing.

These two were probably quite attractive at the time when glass block styling was in fashion.





This has bunker style. But TBF, the entrance side could be better, but too many trees in the way to have a look. Still though, it's a corner lot and I would have hoped for something more inspiring than that.

This also shows the main problem of concrete vs asphalt driveways, something we touched on a while ago. When asphalt is cracking, you can fill it and then reseal (paint it black again) and the cracking isn't as noticeable. Also cheaper to redo, though maybe concrete lasts longer?

With concrete, the filler is white and so it's very noticeable. However, you can also DIY resurface concrete, so put another layer on top. Don't really know anything about that but sounds expensive and more time consuming. If you've got money, then you should be able to have the pros replace.

I like the look of concrete better but interlock even more. And more than that, cobblestone, slabs and resin. Of course, those are super expensive.

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Old Posted Dec 2, 2020, 6:06 PM
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For some reason over the past couple months I've seen more and more houses with office style architecture in the front.

This one in London I don't think is ugly but rather it looks out of place to me. And that middle piece jutting out like that makes for an awkward design to me.

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For some reason over the past couple months I've seen more and more houses with office style architecture in the front.

This one in London I don't think is ugly but rather it looks out of place to me. And that middle piece jutting out like that makes for an awkward design to me.

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Nothing says SW Ontario to me than the colour of the brick on the house on the right.
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Old Posted Dec 2, 2020, 7:24 PM
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both neighbouring houses look prime early 1900's Ontario. Simple brick construction, usually a fairly symmetrical interior layout, a narrow lane to a rear yard garage, and a large front porch.
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both neighbouring houses look prime early 1900's Ontario. Simple brick construction, usually a fairly symmetrical interior layout, a narrow lane to a rear yard garage, and a large front porch.
Also, 1.5 stories.
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Old Posted Dec 16, 2020, 4:16 AM
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Not in Canada, but have a gander at this lovely home in Louisiana. Imagine waking up to some of this interior decorating.

Any reason why they have a printer in their bedroom

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4...erral&mmlb=g,0
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Not in Canada, but have a gander at this lovely home in Louisiana. Imagine waking up to some of this interior decorating.

Any reason why they have a printer in their bedroom

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4...erral&mmlb=g,0
Even worse, the bathroom.
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Old Posted Dec 16, 2020, 11:28 AM
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Even worse, the bathroom.
Sorry, I meant the bathroom as per image 33. I love the comments that you should overlook the wallpaper and negotiations can occur taking into account the decor.

As you go through the images, it gets worse and worse.
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Not in Canada, but have a gander at this lovely home in Louisiana. Imagine waking up to some of this interior decorating.

Any reason why they have a printer in their bedroom

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4...erral&mmlb=g,0
The only room I could hang out in and not go insane was the attic. Maybe the tennis court.
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Not in Canada, but have a gander at this lovely home in Louisiana. Imagine waking up to some of this interior decorating.

Any reason why they have a printer in their bedroom

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4...erral&mmlb=g,0
Hey, don't make fun of my Cajun cousins!
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Old Posted Dec 23, 2020, 8:47 PM
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Nickelback and ugliness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km3s...ature=youtu.be

This is sure to get Molson agitated.

It may be time for me to switch from Google Photos.
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arghgh. Worse than being Rickrolled, being Kroegered.
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arghgh. Worse than being Rickrolled, being Kroegered.
He has a face meant to be disfigured. In the same category as Ben Mulroney.
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He has a face meant to be disfigured. In the same category as Ben Mulroney.
Ben Mulroney has an unctuous face.
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Ben Mulroney has an unctuous face.
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He has a face meant to be disfigured. In the same category as Ben Mulroney.
I agree, although the most punch-able face in the history of the universe is Donald Trump Jr. I would not be able to stop myself from punching him in the face as hard as I could:


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Ugh god....this page makes me want to throw up. Kroeger, Drumpf Jr and Ben Mulroney? And that awful cajun mansion. $2.5M for an overly big, strange as sin house.
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I agree, although the most punch-able face in the history of the universe is Donald Trump Jr. I would not be able to stop myself from punching him in the face as hard as I could:


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Yes! Most punchable face besides Cucker Tarlson. The punchability factor is multiplied by the level of smugness. BM onctueux also oozes smugness.
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