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Micro homes and sustainable building practices are on the rise. People don’t need big homes or lavish settings. The newer generation is more focused on utility, knowing that through smart design, beauty will flow. Nick Olson and Lilah Horwitz are a design couple that really showed off the possibilities in smart building. They quit their […]
· 6 min read
When you think about rosemary, you may imagine those dried, spikey bits that you find in the spice aisle at your local grocery store. While not everyone loves the dried stuff, however, fresh rosemary makes a very aromatic and flavourful addition to many dishes and has been a popular herb in the kitchen for many […]
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Every year, thousands of pounds of used coffee grounds is dumped in the garbage to be shipping to a landfill where it will just be adding to the growing amount of garbage in this world. Next time you make coffee, instead of putting it to waste, consider putting your used coffee grounds to the test […]
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Now that October is here, we’re all going to start spending a lot more time at home. With shorter days and colder weather, home really is where the heart is! So with all this extra time being spent around the house, having a clean and tidy space is more important than ever. However, there are […]
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Choosing to build your own greenhouse is an easy decision to make, and it’s not as hard as you may think. As with any project, just break this one down into steps and you won’t get overwhelmed. While the build itself can be done in two days with a helper. I chose to go it […]
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Taking care of your home can sometimes be a job in and of itself. Between clogged drains, loose screws, and fixing screen doors, home repairs can seem daunting for people who are short on time and even shorter on repair skills. The good news is you don’t need to be an expert repairman or carpenter to […]
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With the cost of owning a home rising all over the world, many people are stuck trying to figure out how to live comfortably and well on a budget, and still have money left over to do the things they’d like and enjoy life. Finding a spacious, comfortable home in a good location and still […]
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Greetings from the strange and fascinating world of succulents! These ornamental plants have some really unusual designs that resemble something out of the wildest imaginations of fantasy illustrators. Not all cacti are succulents, but almost all succulents are, and succulents thrive well in arid environments. Succulents are one of the most popular plants. So, there’s […]
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Although not everything that can be found on the internet is true, it’s still an excellent place for people to turn for a frame of reference. For example, there is a subreddit for almost anything you can think of, including those seeking advice on numerous strange objects. Here are ten weird things that left people […]
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You’ve probably seen purple dead-nettle growing at one time or another, even if you didn’t realize it. This common plant that’s native to Europe and Asia, can now be found throughout North America too, and it’s very widespread. If you start paying more attention to the plants around you the next time you go for […]
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There’s nothing better than a good hair day to get you feeling great. But nothing will trample on that good day more than thin hair that refuses to cooperate. Anyone with thin hair will tell you that it’s a constant battle to get any volume in the hair department. Luckily, there are some tricks for […]
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Visit a social media platform like Instagram or Facebook and search the words “off-grid” and you’ll probably find a lot of accounts talking about the benefits and drawbacks of living off the grid. People choose off-grid living to simplify their lives and to be more eco-friendly. Some do it just to prove that in a […]
