As the world’s population continues to grow, architects, city planners, engineers, and researchers are constantly trying to come up with new and innovative ways to house everyone in a sustainable way. This means not only having enough housing for everyone, but also designing homes that use resources efficiently. In 2015, a team from the University...
Plenty of people are making the switch from traditional homes to living the tiny house life. Many of those people, however, are single people, couples who don’t have kids, or couples whose kids are grown and gone. For those with young kids, this seems impossible – until now. This couple turned an old RV remodel...
Have you ever gotten a package in the mail or brought something home from the store that is closed up with zip ties? Zip ties can be a pain to remove, even if you have a pair of scissors on hand. If you don’t, getting them off becomes a near-impossible task. Thankfully, there’s a very...
Whether it’s because our favorite bars and pubs have been closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, or even if it’s just because you’re tired of paying so much money for a pint of beer, you’ve probably at one point thought: Wouldn’t it be nice to have a mini pub right here in my backyard? This...
As different types of tiny homes continue to pop up everywhere, one thing remains clear: people are highly interested in alternative living. They want a home that is better for both the environment and their bank account that allows them to live larger with less. If DIY home-building isn’t your thing, however, perhaps these eco-friendly,...
Everyone has a different idea of a dream home. For some, it’s the penthouse suite in a bustling city center. For others, it’s a sprawling ranch-style home in the countryside, and for others it might be a rustic cabin tucked somewhere deep in the woods. There are others, however, who don’t want to be tethered...
Summertime is finally upon us, and if you haven’t used that pool all year, now would be the time to get it back in shape. Home pools are going to be deeply appreciated this summer since most popular hotspots are still closed off to the public. However, we could have all the raving fun we...
Looking for a fun new craft project to do that will spruce up your home’s rain spout and provide a soothing sound every time it rains? Your search ends here with the simple, customizable DIY rain chains. DIY Rain Chains A rain chain is a chain you make out of various types of items and...
Some tiny homes are designed for permanent living, while others are more temporary. Either way, we can’t seem to get enough of the tiny house trend. This latest option for a simple tiny home is so easy to put together, the only tool you need is a screwdriver. Simple Tiny Home With Just a Screwdriver...
There’s nothing quite like a summer evening. With the heat of the sun gone, it’s a beautiful time to sit out and relax. What makes this even better? A DIY fire pit! Not only can the smoke help to keep mosquitoes away (especially depending on what you burn), but they provide a warmth that lets...
In 2017, a popular YouTube creator who goes by EmmyMadeInJapan documented the process of preparing this weird-looking yet oddly satisfying dish [1]. To her 1.9 million subscribers, Emmy is famous for preparing strange dishes with weird recipes most people wouldn’t normally be bold enough to try. From “apocalypse-style breakfasts” to her own version of the...
Building yourself a tiny home and living a simpler life seems to be what everyone wants to do these days. With housing prices continuing to skyrocket and life becoming increasingly stressful, it’s no wonder people are looking to get away from it all and live smaller with more freedom. Not all of us are architects...
