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In 1970, architect Michael Reynolds came up with a concept for how to build houses that were completely self-sustaining, allowing residents to live off-the-grid. This idea led to the creation of “Earthships”. Today, there are 79 of these peculiar-looking houses sitting just outside of Taos, New Mexico, in a community known as the “Greater World […]
· 4 min read
Being environmentally conscious doesn’t guarantee the money needed to become “green.” Although recycling and choosing to walk instead of driving makes a difference in reducing one’s carbon footprint, many people who desire to use only healthy renewable sources of energy sometimes feel limited due to cost and accessibility. For this neighborhood in Örebro, Sweden, this […]
· 4 min read
Everyone has their own idea of their dream home. For some people, it’s all about residing in some beautiful location, whether that means in the heart of a bustling city or somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Others dream about the interior, whether it’s huge or quaint, regal or cozy. Wayne Adams and Catherine King […]
· 2 min read
Wood and plastic pallets are in vogue right now. They are the new bed rage all over social media and it’s no wonder why. Pallets are normally used in storage and shipping structures, but, apparently, they are also useful as bedroom furniture. Since buying a framed bed these days is synonymous with breaking a bank […]
· 3 min read
Award for ‘Wife of the Year’ goes to 48-year-old Jayne Tapper, a nurse from Newton Abbot, Devon England. This wife builds a pub after she decided that if she couldn’t stop her husband from sneaking off to the pub to have a drink at night, she could bring the pub home and get to spend […]
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As efforts are being made worldwide to decrease plastic waste, many innovative ideas have surfaced on social media platforms. With this, we can’t help but admire what’s happening in the bars/restaurant scene in Italy. It seems only fitting that bucatini pasta, the tubular noodle, is the new eco-straw of some Italian businesses. Many establishments are […]
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What do you do when you see a spider in your home? Kill it, put it outside, leave it, or beg somebody else to deal with it? Turns out, if you can both mentally and emotionally handle it – you should just let the spiders in your home be – according to an entomologist. Although […]
· 4 min read
The California Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor hirsuta) is one of the most beautiful butterfly species in the world. With iridescent color tones and a vampire-like appearance, the caterpillar blossoms into an adult fly with stunning black forewings and hindwings spun with twilight blue hues and sea-sand beige that you could stare at for days. Native […]
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We’re betting you’ve already noticed the tiny house trend is still going full speed ahead. Tiny houses offer inexpensive solutions to leave a smaller footprint on the environment, simplify your life and detach from the tempting draw of over-consumption, and have your own independence that even a condo or high-rise apartment can’t offer. For some, […]
· 2 min read
Summer just doesn’t feel quite right without enjoying some warm, lazy evenings on the patio. After fun-filled extra long days with the family, it’s the perfect time to wind down with a good book or invite a few friends over for a sunset picnic. Give your summer patio a unique look with DIY mason jar […]
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Avocados are one of those fruits you generally don’t just put in the freezer. They tend to lose their texture very quickly and go miserably soft, just like bananas. And like apples, you can’t cut avocados open and leave them lying around for a few minutes, or put them smack in the freezer like that. […]
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When you were little, was your favorite time of the year Christmas? (We’re sure it still is!) There is something simply magical about the winter holiday season. From wrapping gifts and singing Christmas carols to ice skating and drinking hot cocoa, there is one tradition that lives on in many homes across North America. Baking […]
