Summer is here! That means warm weather, longer days, and unfortunately bugs. No one wants to see creepy crawlers running about in their home or have to use harsh pesticides to get rid of them. Luckily there are a lot of home remedies that you can use to deal with your pest problem while also...

A house can be an extension of an individual’s personality. Many like to plant raised garden beds and have luxurious lawn furniture. Some people decorate their homes to stand out among other houses in the neighborhood. However, some people like to go the extra mile to give their home some personality. Just like this man...

Many Americans already know that there is a homeless problem that’s continuously growing throughout the country. To some individuals, this doesn’t phase them in their everyday life that they live. To others, this problem needs a solution and fast. These Kingwood high school students, however, are making homes to help the homeless in Houston, Texas....

Moving into a new home is exciting but also stressful. There are so many things to do to make your new house your new home. Between unpacking endless boxes, don’t neglect the chores that are vital for the safety of your new house, like checking the fire detector and finding the main water valve. Here are...

Have you ever stood in your home, looked around and thought “Do I really need this much space?” Sure, you’ve got plenty of things to fill that space, but have you ever stopped to wonder how much of it is necessary and how much is just there to take up room? This British Columbia man...

The popularity of makeup products today seems to be greater than ever before in human history. Business Wire states that the global cosmetics market reached a staggering $460 billion in 2014 alone. Experts anticipate that the global market for beauty products will continue to rise at an annual rate of 3.8% in the next five...

When comic book writer Stan Lee proposed the idea of Spiderman, his publisher thought this superhero was going to be a disaster. “Stan,” he said, “that is the worst idea I have ever heard… People hate spiders, so you can’t call a book Spider-Man.” [1] While that is definitely true, Spiderman was met with mass...

What do you do with bottles, cutlery, cans, and the like after they’ve served their purpose? Throw them away, right? People are always coming up with weird and creative ways to repurpose unexpected objects into surprisingly useful…stuff. But the photos below are, by far, the best repurposed inventions to date. As the old saying goes,...

The aloe vera plant has been used for centuries for its numerous health benefits. Its succulent leaves contain a gel-like substance that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and various active compounds. In fact, the Egyptians admired this plant so much that they referred to it as “The Plant of Immortality.” Let’s explore the incredible health...

Many of us have witnessed the sad and scary effects of dementia on a person’s life and that of those around them. Characterized by a deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform daily activities, it is a common concern among individuals as they age. It has a huge impact on their quality...

Oregano is not just a fragrant herb that adds flavor to our favorite dishes; it also has incredible health benefits. Oregano oil is a concentrated form of this versatile herb and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Let’s explore some of the potential benefits and uses of oregano oil, particularly in treating...

A few years ago, The Hearty Soul shared an exciting story about a company crowdfunding to create biodegradable coffee cups which would plant trees when tossed. According to the company’s website, the “World’s First Plantable Coffee Cup” is going to be made out of a “renewable resourced paper medium” and will have a specific type...