The nadir was when I lost the flat and kipped in an
outhouse. ALAN LONGMUIR
Archaeologists may have found the
outhouse where the American Revolutionary War icon Paul Revere pooped.
There's a rear courtyard, where you'll find two
outhouses - one of which has power and plumbing for a washing machine while the other
outhouse has a toilet - and there's also a garage to the front.
After World War II, the
outhouse moved indoors; septic tanks and leach beds became new problems.
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outhouses Delightful rear garden
From what we have read about
outhouses, it is only necessary to use an
outhouse to pass waste, not to pee (how is that for a combination of delicacy and popular vernacular?).
"We do pay a lot of money but that includes all the bills." Zena's plight came to light during a raid on illegal
outhouses by council officers - with our investigators in tow.
To start with, the
outhouses were all "squatters," and we, like most Americans, prefer "sitters." That was easily corrected with a few boards and a seat.
SUPERB SETTING The stone-built house at Coanwood, Haltwhistle, has mature, landscaped gardens with
outhouses and patio areas and the views are simply stunning.
Neil Scott, director of tenancy Services, Your Homes Newcastle, said: "The
outhouses are accessible through a single door which is secured by a rimlock.
Sam Yoder, an Amish elder, said some improvements were made to the
outhouse and the collection of the waste.