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One of the biggest challenges in designing and building a tiny house is making sure that it’s suitable for its inhabitants’ needs. The obstacles become even steeper when you’re watching over the needs of each family member. What if you’re a family of four? How will you manage the limited space? Emma and Joel built
Have you ever wondered why it’s taking so long for a package you’ve ordered online to arrive? Maybe it already has, and it’s already in the hands of a sneaky ‘porch pirate.’ Every day, thousands of parcels get packaged and delivered around the country. And as the eCommerce and the ‘culture’ of online shopping grew exponentially,
You’ve heard many people say, “The bigger, the better.” But is this really the case for everything? Say, for example, do all the happiest homeowners live in the big modern houses? For Emma, living in a small home has been a blissful time. Japan’s high population and limited space made the cost of living in
Six weeks since California implemented stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of COVID-19, restrictions have brought on a host of issues, ranging from boredom to severe stress and anxiety. Amid such uncertainty, an opera singer has found a way to deal with her own lockdown issues, bringing joy to her neighbors at the same time.
Homeowners Mark and Jenny Ronsman were thrilled to move into their new house but didn’t think they would have the surprise of their life. Who would have imagined that underneath the house’s floor is a hidden Roman bath? Three years ago, when the couple bought and moved into this house, the agent told them that
For someone who loves working on a computer, having a home with a high-tech computer set-up is a dream come true for Nessa, a professional gamer and YouTuber from Germany. Nessa had always been passionate about computers. At the same time, she had also been dreaming of building her own home where she can work
It has been 10 years since Warrick Dunn, Tamba Bay Buccaneer’s former running back retired from professional football. But the 44-year-old ex-NFL player has found a way to bring happiness to the households of Florida. Dunn’s non-profit partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties and donated their 173rd home to single
Raising a family is not easy and it sure is not cheap either. According to authorities, raising a child from birth through the age of 17 costs about $14,000 in a year. Add this huge amount of money on top of housing fees and other financial obligations, raising a family sure can put a strain
A great interior designer once said, “Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love.” Living by Nate Berkus’ words, Robert Guthrie’s home may just be the perfect reflection of his personality- unique, creative, and interesting! When Robert Guthrie learned about a run-down gas station that has been
Beyond what it can offer aesthetically, houseplants are known to provide a variety of benefits to its owners. Being close to greenery makes people feel more at ease with their surroundings, thereby reducing feelings of stress. Plants also improve air quality by reducing carbon dioxide and airborne dust levels. But this particular houseplant found in
It is impossible to accommodate the growing number of homeless animals. Even if you’re a pet lover and wish to be the Mother Teresa of street animals, the numbers just won’t stop and you know it’s not that simple to keep all of them. During the summer, these animals can take care of themselves. But
Color is an essential part of our lives. A lot of people are hesitant to incorporate color into it homes and in the clothes they wear. Minimalism may have become a trend to declutter our lives, but it left us with dull colors of black, white, and gray. We love the extravagant colors of the