For most of us, a king-sized bed is regarded as the ultimate luxury, and is more than enough space to get a comfortable night’s sleep. But what do you do if it’s not? Perhaps you have kids who tend to jump into your bed when they have bad dreams at night, or a dog who...
If you’re a lover of outdoor getaways, you’re no stranger to cottages or camping. There’s something so satisfying to walk outside your bedroom and be greeted by nature, whether it’s a forest, a lake, or a mountain. It’s all about “roughing it” and returning to a simpler place, away from the stresses of the city...
The human body has been sculpted, painted, and photographed for hundreds and even thousands of years. Never before, however, has it been photographed like this. In his series “Bodyscapes” photographer Carl Warner uses the human body to create various desert and rocky human body landscapes. The results are stunning. Human Body Landscapes Using photographs of...
It turns out in order to create the building material of the future, we have to look to the past. Newly invented transparent wood is the new material that could change the game for buildings and energy conservation. Transparent Wood: The Material of the Future For thousands of years, wood has been used to build...
It doesn’t feel like Christmas without a tree, right? Unfortunately, Christmas trees aren’t always the best for the environment, and plastic and real both have their cons. This year, consider getting creative when decking your halls with succulent Christmas trees. Succulent Christmas Trees These beautiful decorations can be either small centerpieces or larger trees. They...
The coronavirus pandemic is certainly taking its toll. Many of us are beginning to resent the walls of our homes and apartments and are dreaming of getting away somewhere else. Of course, the ideal getaway spots during a pandemic are nature cabins – ones in remote areas where we can disconnect to reconnect and find...
Most people who have enough money to do so will donate to charitable causes here and there. Few do what one of the world’s greatest boxers of all time has done. Manny Pacquiao builds homes for the poor with the money from his winnings, bringing hope to an entire community. Manny Pacquiao Builds Homes for...
Most of us, whether we knew it or not, have had to deal with a sinus infection before. You know the drill: Clogged nose for weeks on end, sinus pressure, and maybe even headaches. It is now fun. Thankfully, there are ways that you can help ease your sinus infection woes at home and hopefully...
Bread has long been a staple food in many cultures around the world. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern about the health implications of consuming bread, leading to the rise of alternatives like gluten-free or low-carb options. One type of bread, however, that has seemed to be accepted by the “bread...
When we hear the term “environmental pollution,” what usually comes to mind are the toxins we encounter when we venture outside, like exhaust fumes, smog, pesticides, and even radioactive chemicals. However, there is another major source of toxins that are lurking a little closer to home. These toxins follow you home from the grocery store,...
Mornings can be tough and winter always makes them tougher. So whenever I stumble across hacks that help my days start as smoothly as possible, I’m all over it! One of the biggest time savers I’ve tried myself is this sock trick for fogged up windows. In this article, I’ll explain how to defog windows...
Whether you are in or out of the housing market, there’s no doubt that you’ve seen the rise in alternative housing. These creative and ingenious options will have you reconsidering traditional houses as you know them. From shipping containers to pallet homes, tiny houses to mobile homes, and earth berms to treehouses, there’s one more...