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The Stump Cabin in the Pacific North West

Hidden somewhere in the forest in the Pacific Northwest is this small, mysterious cabin. The stump cabin is the tiny forest home of your dreams. (1) The Stump Cabin Though we don’t know much about the stump cabin, we do know that it is nestled next to a river in a forest in the Pacific […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Stained Glass Cabin Offers Colorful Oasis Hidden in the Woods

Stained glass has been used for thousands of years to beautify buildings and as a form of story-telling art. (1) This woman has built herself a stained glass cabin where she can relax, work, and feel inspired. The Backyard Stained Glass Cabin Neile Cooper is an artist who creates stained glass art and jewelry. She […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Highschool students build tiny homes to help homeless veterans

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. […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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People Are Obsessed With Barndominiums

There is a new trend of houses that’s living up to the country dream we all wish we could have. Recently, the farmhouse styled homes have been a very popular topic over the years. However, barndominiums are starting to make an impact and they might just be the next big housing trend. People are obsessing […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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Solar Is Officially The ‘Cheapest Electricity In History’

When it comes to making the transition to renewable energy, there is one concern on everyone’s minds: the cost. If renewables are more expensive than oil or gas, using them for large-scale power generation is not feasible. A recent report, however, has found that solar power cost is lower than every other form of energy […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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These 5 Hacks Will Lower Your Energy Bills

Winter is right around the corner and you probably already know what that means. That’s right, your heating bill is going to go through the roof! As Summer is coming to an end and we are forced indoors due to the unforgiving cold, you’re going to want to save some money. Here are five awesome […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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The no-flush movement: the unexpected rise of the composting toilet

There are so many different ways to make your home more eco-friendly, however this is one you may not have thought of: Composting toilets. Not only can they help you save on your water bill, but they save liters upon liters of clean, drinkable water from literally being flushed down the drain. Composting Toilets Are […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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This Ancient Water Filter System Was Light-Years Ahead Of The Rest Of The World

Access to clean drinking water is vital for a civilization to not just survive, but to prosper. University of Cincinnati researchers discovered an ancient water filter in northern Guatemala that is far more sophisticated than thought possible for that era. (1) Ancient Water Filter Helped Mayans Thrive UC researchers found evidence of an ancient water […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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15 Things You Need to Do When You Move into Your New Home

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 […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate