As the world evolves, so do our kitchens. With the rise of technology, our cooking and baking processes look very different from our grandparents’. Yes, some things haven’t changed at all, like the need for oven mitts or hiding cookies before little snackers eat them all. Our stovetop kettles haven’t evolved much, neither has our whisks, measuring cups, pots,…
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Thirty years ago, Kay Baxter and Bob Corker began seed-saving the heritage plant foods of New Zealand. They founded the Koanga Institute, where regenerative farmers come together to fulfill this mission, in Kotare Village, Nother Hawke’s Bay. Together, they have collected over 800 heritage vegetable seeds and over 400 heritage fruit tree and berry seeds. “If we…
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In 2017, a homeless man in Conifer, Colorado, finally was able to get off the streets and live in an RV on property he purchased himself. Not long after, however, by-law officers all but kicked him off of his property. Unfortunately, his isn’t the only tale like this. Homeless Man Kicked Off Of His Own…
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One wouldn’t imagine using fire to preserve wood, but the ancient Japanese technique does just that. Shou Sugi Ban is an exterior siding method; it charrs the wood, cools it, cleans it, and finishes it with oil. Traditionally, they use Sugi wood (also called Japanese cedar). Nowadays, Shou Sugi Ban is used as an environmentally-friendly…
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As wintertime approaches, all of the furry little friends outdoors will seek warmth. However, sometimes this means finding warm places inside people’s homes. For mice, this is the perfect time to find the best hiding spot with the best food. People tend to get worried about having unwanted guests during the holiday season. It’s a…
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Have you ever needed to open a can but couldn’t find the can opener anywhere? Or perhaps it broke the second you tried to use it. Either way, you have a can that needs to be open and nothing to open it with. That, however, is where you are wrong: You can open a can…
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Like many countries, Japan is facing a housing crisis. Unlike those countries, Japan’s is for the opposite reason: They have more homes than they have people. For this reason, they started giving away abandoned houses – but are they really free? Here’s what you should know. Why is Japan Giving Away Abandoned Houses Japan has…
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People didn’t always use to have refrigerators to keep their food from spoiling. A lot of the time, people had to rely on the finite sources that the land was able to provide. Forcing people to get creative on how they stored their food. Their imagination has brought convenience and survivability to a whole new…
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Imagine if you could turn any water into drinking water, right in your own home. With this DIY solar still, your wish can actually come true. Keep reading to find out how you can make your own backyard solar still. How To Make Your Own Solar Still The sun is a powerful resource that humans…
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Doomsday prepping used to be a fringe movement that many people regarded as a community of paranoid fanatics. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, people across the country are looking toward preppers for survival advice. One way they stay prepared for possible disaster is by stockpiling emergency seeds. To some, the thought of…
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Providing sustenance for people in need is an ongoing debate, with no clear solution on the horizon. So one man decided to make a difference on his own. John Fallon turned a traffic island into a garden and farms thousands of pounds of produce. He then delivers it to homeless shelters in Massachusetts. Turning a Traffic Island into…
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Many of us shop at the Dollar Store because it’s inexpensive and convenient. In one place you can find birthday cards, wrapping paper, decorations, kitchen supplies, and much more. The best part is, all of it can be yours for mere pocket change. Unfortunately, some of these items come at a cost. A health cost,…
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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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Halloween is one of the best times of the year. It allows us to channel the most creative sides of ourselves to get into the spooky spirit. However, some have an imagination so powerful that they take things to a new extreme. A house was reportedly seen being investigated multiple times by local police this…
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Imagine how different your life would be if you had to spend four to six hours every day just collecting water for your family to drink. Now, imagine even after all of that time and effort, that water isn’t even clean. This is an unfortunate reality for most of the people living in sub-Sahara Africa,…
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It’s about that time to start planning your holiday vacations and you’re not going to want to miss this incredible opportunity. Hotels.com is currently offering to a group of six people to rent a private island for a week that’s only $50 a night. Located just off of mainland Florida, East Sister Rock Island that…
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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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Using ducks instead of pesticides might be coming into vogue for farmers everywhere. Two of the biggest issues farmers face on a daily basis are pests and weeds. Pests, like bugs and mites, destroy crops. Weeds take over fields and use up valuable resources that crops need to grow. Farmers are constantly trying to find…
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There are many out there with the dream of building their own functional pool or maybe even a hot tub in their backyard. However, for a family like the Thornton’s, a regular-sized DIY pool was never going to cut it. You have to go big or go home. Born and raised in Covington, Tennessee, Micky…
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Here’s a cool gadget to add to your Christmas shopping list: the amazing cloud lamp that creates super realistic thunderstorm inside any room in your home. This is undoubtedly one of the coolest things you’ll see today, a man-made, totally portable thunderstorm maker. This wonderful device is called the Cloud Lamp! The best part is…
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As the weather becomes chillier and seasons begin to change, you’re going to want to be able to keep yourself warm somehow! Have you ever considered building your own rustic wood-fired hot tub? With the proper materials and effort, you can have instant relaxation right in your backyard just in time for winter. What kind…
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As the economy continues to struggle through the coronavirus pandemic and housing prices seem increasingly unattainable, many Americans are turning to an alternative way of life. More than one million Americans are living in an RV in search of adventure and financial freedom. Reasons Why Living in An RV is Better Than a House That’s…
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When you buy new bags, shoes, vitamins, or even beef jerky, they come with strange little silica gel packets. Most of us toss them away as instructed. We don’t know anything about these packets, aside from the warning “do not ingest” written on them. However, they can actually be extremely useful. Silica gel is a desiccant, which…
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Nothing says spontaneous road trip adventure quite like a classic VW van. A symbol of a relaxed, nomadic lifestyle, these old-school vehicles are having a renaissance. Check out these incredible custom VW campervans to inspire your van life dreams. 14 Seriously Cool Custom VW Campervans Just because the vans are vintage doesn’t mean they have…
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Halloween may look a little different in 2020, however, that doesn’t mean that it can’t look cool. The latest trend? Halloween Pumpkin Smoke Bombs. These are making for the coolest photo-ops for kids, teenagers, and adults alike. (1) Halloween Pumpkin Smoke Bombs This is one of those DIYs that is actually easy to do and…
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When people plant their first vegetable gardens, they tend to start with herbs, tomatoes, and similarly easy crops. Since carrots grow below ground, they seem more complicated to grow, but this is not the case. With proper guidance, anyone could be growing a crop of delicious carrots without fuss. For a successful harvest, check out…
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