Plants are more than just pretty flowers to look at and delicious things to eat, but they serve us in other important ways. Did you know that about 40% of our prescription medications are developed from plant extracts or plant compounds? [1] Plants are well known for having medicinal properties, everything from reliving skin problems...
Nothing could beat a fresh strawberry on a breezy summer day. But many people are finding that store-bought strawberries taste blander than expected. They buy a box of perfect-looking, red, glossy strawberries only to experience a watered-down flavor of the once-vibrant fruit. There are many factors causing this dull taste, but fortunately, there are several...
Cleaning is a necessary part of maintaining a healthy and hygienic home. However, it’s crucial to approach cleaning with care, especially when it comes to using household chemicals. While it might be tempting to create a powerful cleaning concoction by mixing various cleaning products, certain combinations can be extremely dangerous and harmful. Let’s explore six...
There’s a humble mineral in your kitchen that has countless uses beyond flavoring your food – table salt! This versatile ingredient is a surprisingly effective solution for a wide range of household issues. It’s readily available, inexpensive, and often easier to use than many commercial cleaning products. From removing stubborn stains to enhancing your beauty...
Windows and sustainability haven’t always gone hand-in-hand. Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have set out to change that. Their newly developed liquid window reduces both sun exposure and energy consumption in buildings. (1) The Liquid Window That Reduces Energy Consumption According to a 2009 report by the United Nations, 40% of...
No one wants to enter a house and face a bad smell. In a Facebook post, one woman suggests sticking cloves into oranges to counter this issue, and everyone loved it. Her home smells like citrus and spice heaven. Kimmi Charlton from Manitoba, Canada, has been putting cloves into orange for about a decade, and...
Let’s face it- very few people enjoy cleaning their bathrooms. When certain surfaces accumulate hard-to-remove stains, cleaning them becomes even more of a chore. This is particularly true of the toilet, which often eventually gets that pesky ring around the inside of the bowl. Luckily, there is an excellent hack for how to remove a...
Architects can design structures that seem to be impossible. They are creatives while also being masters of math and sciences. Putting all that together has resulted in some out of this world creations. Enter “the skinny home”, or more commonly known as the House of the Big Arch. The tall house in South Africa’s Bushveld ecoregion...
Mattresses: we sleep on them, we eat on them, we drool on them, we do…other stuff on them. They experience direct contact with us at least 8 hours a day (if you’re sleeping enough!) It’s no wonder that after a while, they can get dirty and start to smell a bit. So let’s talk about...
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...
Gray hair is just one of many changes within our bodies as we age. However, with the color change comes a few other undesirable effects like dry, brittle, or dull hair. Here are a few tips to help revive aging hair. Try Dye for Gray Hair The most obvious solution for reviving, or in this...
OBY is a housing company that is attempting two of the biggest problems we are facing today: lack of affordable housing and climate change. Short for our backyard, the California-based company is renting people’s backyards for 99 years to build tiny homes. These homes are compact, eco-friendly living spaces that are addressing the state’s housing...