It is an innate human factor to strive to be a better person. Whether this is for your benefit or for those you love (or both). Here are 6 easy life changes you can make to improve your self-image Consider others needs before your wants One of the greatest acts of kindness is putting other...
Furniture giant, IKEA, does it again by trying to save the planet by conserving the forests, one tree at a time! Wood is essential for our survival, we use it for fuel, and we use it to build. Almost everything we use came from a tree – paper, utensils, the frames on our walls, and...
As the world races to figure out how to meet electricity demands in a more sustainable, eco-friendly way, there’s one place that’s already got it figured out: The Isle of Eigg in Scotland. Meet the small off-grid island that’s been powered by off-grid renewable energy since 2008. (1) Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Powered Isle of Eigg Prior...
When it comes to yard sales, another man’s trash is another man’s treasure. However, in this case, the yard sale sold a bowl for $35 that turned out to be a rare, 15th-century Chinese porcelain artifact worth up to $500,000. The “exceptional and rare” bowl will be part of the Sotheby’s Important Chinese Art auction...
The tiny home craze that has taken over 2020 is not slowing down yet: Now, even Ikea has gotten on board. Check out these incredible eco-friendly Ikea tiny homes. They’re so incredible you might finally consider making the tiny-home switch. (1) Eco-Friendly Ikea Tiny Homes Buying a home in today’s market is tough, which is...
There is a probability that not every couple would be able to afford a mansion to live in. Some of us only have the means to procure a tiny house to shelter us. And since inflation and cost of living have risen to such an extent, tiny homes have evolved by leaps and bounds. Previously...
Some people are really tetchy about where they live. And they wouldn’t want to move out of that place in any situation. This brings us to a family in Wales that has been living in the middle of a roundabout for the last four decades. Now, the only problem that they face is delivery drivers....
Some people are so creative that they find beauty in things others don’t. They could turn a nondescript item into something that has immense value, and that’s what Amy Kleinwachter has done. The owner of Old World Antieks in La Grange transformed a grain silo that she found on her property into an adorable guesthouse....
Abandoned cottages are often the stuff of folklore. But with the advancement of technology, one can easily use the cottage to create something wonderful. And this is what George Dunnett, a resident of Kinnesswood in Scotland did. The video editor had spent his entire childhood in this village, and he remembered walking past the abandoned...
We’ve all seen those TV shows where up-and-coming house flippers turn run-down houses into the most beautiful homes. Either renovating them into modern living spaces or restoring them to their former glory. One can appreciate the beauty behind it all. Increasingly growing in popularity, flipping houses can either turn nice profit or sink the renovator’s...
How far can one justify the actions of a neighbor? And, how far should one allow their neighbor to dictate their lives? Recently, a r/AITA post came up which spoke about a woman who was facing problems from her neighbor. Apparently, the neighbor’s kids wanted to play in her private pool- something she didn’t want....
No matter where I’m at, I always try to reflect on the things I am grateful for in my life. The truth is that not all of us are born blessed with the same opportunities. However, there are a few who can rise above these challenges. This inspiring story from a few years ago can...
