For the last 30 years, Roy Fox has been living in a 22,00 square foot mansion in New York City completely rent-free. There’s just one catch: He has to be the giant, historic museum’s caretaker. (1) This Man Lives in an NYC Mansion Entirely Rent-Free Since the late ‘80s, Fox has been living in King...
If a developer came along and offered you one million dollars for you to leave your home so they can build a mall, would you take it? For Edith Macefield in Seattle, Washington, a million-dollar offer wasn’t enough. Over a decade later, her little home still stands. (1) The Million Dollar Offer That Got Denied...
Libraries are one of the few places you can go to without the expectation of spending money. There are countless books at your fingertips and all you need is a membership. There is a small fee if you’re late returning a book otherwise a membership is usually free and attainable if you’re living in the...
Beautiful and unique homes are lovely to look at and live in. This one is even more unique and special than most. Truly the future of housing! This Chinese family lives in the rural town of Nansong. They asked architectural genius’ AZL Architects to help them create a very special home. One that would hold...
If you work a desk job then you might whole-heartedly agree about nap desks. Most people who work at a desk will often find themselves becoming fatigued early on in their workdays. Due to long hours at a computer and consistently needing to meet deadlines no matter how late you stay up. These are but...
Philadelphia has placed a ban on weed killers in parks and public spaces. The City Council’s unanimous vote passed the legislation to outlaw synthetic herbicides on city-owned land. The herbicides included in the ban have been linked to health issues like asthma, learning disabilities, and cancer. The Ban on Weed Killers Council member Cindy Bass...
Imagine a self-sustaining tower, 54-storeys high, in the middle of the woods. It stands outside the small Québéçois village of Namur. This mythical-sounding tower, dubbed Domaine PÉKULIARI, was invented by MU Architecture, a company based in Montreal, Canada. Karim Zaghbani Cloutier, a firefighter, is investing in the project. He owns 320 acres outside of Namur and is the founder and CEO of Yul Créations Inc....
An ugly house was put on the market for sale in 2013. It was seemingly beautiful on the outside and in a great location. It attracted many viewers, but as soon as they saw the inside, they realized a whole new meaning to the phrase, don’t judge a book by its cover. Let’s take a...
Tiny homes were designed to help people cut the clutter and live simplistically, but they also might be a way to help cut monthly expenses too! 26-year-old Precious Price bought a home in Atlanta, Georgia, and lives in a luxury tiny home in the backyard. Investing in the Future In 2019, Price made a wise...
A 6-year-old boy was found bound in ropes in a shed. A man living nearby in Dallas heard the boy’s cries. He then found him with his arms tied behind his back at the back of the house. It had been documented that the kid had been tied up for close to four hours. Of...
In the Hershey Gardens, you will find a bizarre sight. In the Hoop House, a massive greenhouse-like structure, there’s a strange take on gardening. The staff got creative with the idea of growing food in sustainable but unusual ways. Enter strawberry planters inside ordinary laundry baskets. “A rising trend lately is sustainability,” said Alyssa Hagarman, a...
Do you feel like something’s missing from your backyard? Looking for a place to host all your friends and family? A pergola might be just what you’re looking for. And you can even build your own with ease! A pergola is similar to a gazebo, but without a roof. It’s usually a shaded walkway or...
