"When career politician Daniel Webster became speaker of the House, he wasted $32,000 of our money on a spiral staircase for his office." - U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Orlando, in a TV ad. The ruling: ...

This Adirondack-style lodge, built in 2004 by the current owners, looks rustic in design but is replete with luxury perks, from a waterfall providing the constant sound of rushing water to an elevator ...

A spiral staircase is visually intriguing. It dates back to the Middle Ages and is one of the most beautiful of all architectural elements. The winding flight of steps was usually made of stone and it ...