If you’ve got kids going through the “monster-under-my-bed” or “afraid-of-the-dark” phases, this could be really a great way to help them sleep better and more peacefully. I may no longer be 5, but I’m certainly making a lot of these lovely fairy lanterns to decorate my home. They are just so beautiful and charming, and...
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Pets may not understand the situation of the world right now, but a lot of them are happy they’re finally getting all the attention they need from their owners. Since so many of us humans are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, we now have enough time on our hands to rekindle the...
There’s a new type of architecture being experimented with that could benefit the environment, help to end homelessness, and last for 500 years. They are known as Geoship homes and they are challenging the traditional idea of what a home should look like. Geoship Bioceramic Domes CEO of Geoship Morgan Bierschenk is making waves in...
Bouncing in a trampoline during the summer can be a bitter-sweet experience for your kids, especially when it’s an outdoor trampoline. While they are having so much jumping freely up and down, they are also enduring the annoying heat from the warmer weather. Most people would pour cool water over their trampoline before the kids...
BMDesign Studios is an Iran-based company that has structured homes with a natural insulation and cooling system. It’s called ‘Concave Roof’ and it’s a double-roof system with bowl-shaped slopes to collect rainwater in arid climates where a lack of water can lead to many issues for the population. In places like Iran, precipitation is less...
For those of us lucky enough to be able to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, turning our homes into an office has not come without its challenges. One of those challenges is the addition of furry, four-legged coworkers who just don’t seem to pull their own weight around the office. That’s right, we’re...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been exposing many ways in which our society does things that simply do not function. From the environment, to how we treat grocery store workers, it’s clear that when this crisis is behind us, some things need to change. One function of society that hasn’t been gaining much media attention, however,...
Contrary to what most people think, crocheting is not merely a pass-time for elderly people or a skill you’re forced to learn in Home Economics. It’s one of the most enjoyable hobbies anyone can ever take up, and a great skill to learn in these trying times. While we’re all sitting at home trying to...
Imagine the excitement you would feel on the day your baby brother is being born. Not only can you not wait to meet them, but your head begins to fill with ideas about all the fun things you will do together as you get older. Now imagine being told that your new baby brother sustained...
Catios are one of the hottest pet trends right now, providing a safe means of letting your pooches out to savor the beauty of the environment without actually being outside [1]. It’s not a cage. It’s a safety porch. It’s common to find people who keep their pets holed up indoors all year long, only...
Rustic wood furniture comes with a lot of uniqueness and character, often adding a medieval yet classy touch to any space. This style of décor is influenced by a natural, rugged and unrefined standard of rural living. Also known as live edge furniture, rustic pieces are designed with edges that look raw or mimic the...
Many Americans love bald eagles. After all, this symbolic bird is the national emblem of the United States and has been since 1782. The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem for the US because they were long-lived, strong, and majestic in appearance. At the time, they were believed only to live in North...