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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 […]
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Imagine if you could heat your home and cook a meal completely for free, no electricity or gas costs required. With this window box solar heater, both of those dreams can become reality. Window Box Solar Heater and Oven This window box solar heater is essentially like a mini-greenhouse that you attach to your window. […]
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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 […]
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There is no doubt that people will have to abide to the same precautions they’ve been practicing since March going into December. It’s going to be difficult this year as people are obligated to stay inside. People are desperately searching for answers this winter. However, there is a company that is making it easier to […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The planet is in desperate need of ideas as our world continues to give us unpredictable weather each and every year. Researchers have been consistently testing and theorizing methods that would work best to save our world. As a result, scientists have recently created an ultra white paint that is designed to help combat the […]
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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 […]