Are you wanting to update the floors in your home in a beautiful but inexpensive way? This DIY penny floor just might be the design that you need. Not only is it absolutely stunning, but it only costs, well, pennies! DIY Mosaic Penny Floor Kat Von D po…
640-Square-Foot Solar-Powered Shipping Container House with Greenhouse for $25,000
Living off the grid was once considered a fringe movement reserved for solitarians and individuals preparing for the apocalypse, but it has begun receiving a lot more attention and interest from the general population over the last several years. As the cost of living continues to rise, political upheaval and social unrest becomes increasingly common,…
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What Weeds Tell You About Your Soil
Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s existence, and we often go to great lengths to prevent them from taking over our lawns and gardens. Despite their reputation, however, weeds aren’t all bad. Some of them are beneficial to pollinators, and some make a tasty addition to a salad, but there’s one thing they all…
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How to Keep Fleas, Roaches, and Ants Out of Your Home
Spring and summer are such wonderful months of the year. The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and the plants and trees are full of life again. The downside to all of this is the bugs, especially the ones that find their way into your home. Getting rid of them is tricky, especially if…
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Austin Is Getting a Village of 3D-Printed Affordable Homes—and They Look Incredible
There is no denying it: we are in a global housing crisis, and traditional home-building methods are not going to solve it. The poor and homeless of course are the most affected by this lack of affordable housing. There have been several solutions involving tiny homes and community projects, however, one is proving that it…
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Pandemic Leads To Urban Exodus As Families Turn To Self-Reliance And Off-The-Grid Living
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt most acutely in densely-populated cities around the world. When governments began enacting increasingly strict shelter in place orders, many Americans took that as their cue to pack their bags and head out of the city. This has led to an Urban Exodus. With offices, businesses, bars,…
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This Floating Projection Light Turns Your Pool into an Aquarium
Summertime is finally upon us, and if you haven’t used that pool all year, now would be the time to get it back in shape. Home pools are going to be deeply appreciated this summer since most popular hotspots are still closed off to the public. However, we could have all the raving fun we…
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This Wooden Potato Planter Has a Door To Easily Access Your Home-Grown Potatoes
Growing your own potatoes hasn’t always been an option for many people. For some it’s because they don’t have the right kind of soil, others live in an apartment or home without enough space, or perhaps their backs simply can’t handle the amount of bending required to dig the spuds out of the ground. Thankfully,…
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Cheap Secrets Revealed: Never see ants in your home again
Just like all other insects, ants play an important role in our ecosystem. They are an integral part of the outdoor world, and of course, that is where we’d like them to stay. It becomes problematic when they invade your home. Need to learn how to get rid of ants in your kitchen? We’ve got…
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Amazon Is Selling A DIY Backyard Guest House That Can Be Built In 8 Hours
Tiny homes have exploded in popularity over the last several years, thanks to television shows like Tiny House Nation, Tiny House, Big Living, Tiny House Hunters, and more. While many of us are fascinated by this somewhat alternative way of living, we may not all be ready to take the plunge and move into a…
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10 Secret Ingredients to Make Your Garden Grow
By the beginning of June, most avid gardeners will have their flower beds and vegetable plots planted and ready to grow. A healthy garden, however, does not stop at the planting stage. There are many tricks that successful gardeners use to ensure their gardens flourish, and all of them have to do with one simple…
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How to Build Hugelkultur Beds and Why You Need Them
You may have already heard the term permaculture– the process of designing agricultural systems that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems [1]. Permaculture is a direct contradiction to traditional farming practices, which focus on monocropping and mass production. Within the umbrella of permaculture, there are many different approaches that gardeners and farmers…
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Vinegar Is the Secret to Soft Towels, Whiter Whites, and More Laundry Solutions
Over the past several years, consumers have become increasingly concerned with the effect that the products they purchase have on the environment and on their health. Awareness surrounding toxic chemicals like parabens, triclosan, phthalates, and ammonia, which are often present in synthetic cleaning products, has been steadily increasing. For this reason, the natural household cleaners…
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Do You Want To Build A Tiny House With Just A Screw Driver?
Some tiny homes are designed for permanent living, while others are more temporary. Either way, we can’t seem to get enough of the tiny house trend. This latest option for a simple tiny home is so easy to put together, the only tool you need is a screwdriver. Simple Tiny Home With Just a Screwdriver…
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Build a Fire Pit in an Afternoon
There’s nothing quite like a summer evening. With the heat of the sun gone, it’s a beautiful time to sit out and relax. What makes this even better? A fire pit! Not only can the smoke help to keep mosquitoes away (especially depending on what you burn), but they provide a warmth that lets you…
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Two Tiny Houses and a Sunroom Combine To Comfortably Fit a Family of Four
The idea of a sunroom would immediately seem contradictory to the whole concept of a tiny house. Space maximizing and minimalism are the base principles, so a sunroom might seem a little extra. Now imagine a tiny home with sunroom which is actually 2 homes! Well, The Ohana has it all covered. Created by VIVA…
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You Can Build This Cozy A-Frame Cabin for $6,500
Building yourself a tiny home and living a simpler life seems to be what everyone wants to do these days. With housing prices continuing to skyrocket and life becoming increasingly stressful, it’s no wonder people are looking to get away from it all and live smaller with more freedom. Not all of us are architects…
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You Can Build This Cozy A-Frame Cabin for $6,500
Building yourself a tiny home and living a simpler life seems to be what everyone wants to do these days. With housing prices continuing to skyrocket and life becoming increasingly stressful, it’s no wonder people are looking to get away from it all and live smaller with more freedom. Not all of us are architects…
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“Guerilla Grafters” Secretly Graft Fruit-Bearing Branches Onto Sterile City Trees
The Guerrilla Grafters are a group that was launched in 2011. Their mission is to secretly—and illegally—graft fruit-bearing branches onto decorative trees that line city streets. Their goal? To help build a better and more nourishing environment in every neighborhood. To them, every sterile decorative tree is viewed as a missed opportunity to provide free fresh fruit to people,…
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Eco-Friendly Tiny House in The Woods Cost Under $14K
Living tiny just might be the secret to a more sustainable future. This eco-friendly tiny house built in Finland by two students proves that if we change the way we live our lives, we can build a better tomorrow. The Eco-Friendly Tiny House that’s Changing How We Look at Sustainability Finland is a beautiful country,…
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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence
Hedgerows carry out the same functions as a fence, while also providing a better environment for the wildlife living in your area. A wildlife hedge makes an excellent replacement for the traditional fence that is found enclosing backyards across the country. There are many reasons why you might put up a fence at your home….
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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence
Hedgerows carry out the same functions as a fence, while also providing a better environment for the wildlife living in your area. A wildlife hedge makes an excellent replacement for the traditional fence that is found enclosing backyards across the country. There are many reasons why you might put up a fence at your home….
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This Adventure-Ready Tiny House Has a Mud Room and Fold-Down Deck
The Draper home is the latest project of Brian and Joni Buzarde, a husband and wife team of Land Ark RV, mobile tiny house builders in Colorado. Draper is the perfect place for adventure-lovers. It could be driven out to all sorts of locations, and the comforts of home will be there the entire time with sleeping…
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5 Cheap Gardening Tricks for Self-Reliance
There are many reasons why someone might decide to start their own vegetable garden. Perhaps they want to have more control over where their food comes from, or maybe they just love the idea of having fresh-from-the-garden produce available to them all the time. One common reason why someone might decide to plant their own…
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How To Build The Coolest Looking ‘Pallet Swimming Pool’ Ever, Using Only 40 Pallets!
Easypalletideas.com may have your next quarantine project sorted: the pallet swimming pool. Whether it be a river, a pond, a lake, an ocean, or a pool, there is no better feeling than diving into cool, refreshing water on a hot summer day. Not all of us are lucky enough to live ocean or lake-side, however,…
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Tick Control: How a Flock of Chickens May Be Your Best Bet
Ticks are becoming an increasingly problematic issue across North America, particularly in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States. Their growing population in these parts of the country are bringing with them an increased incidence of Lyme disease and the lesser-known Powassan Virus, which can cause encephalitis or meningitis in its most severe forms [1]. As…
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Man Builds Wife’s Chickens a Mini “Coop Town” And it’s The Cutest Thing Ever
If anyone thought that guy who built an elaborate tiny restaurant for the squirrels in his neighborhood was over-the-top, wait until they see the full-fledged tiny town this guy built for his wife’s chickens, complete with hotels, cafes, and even a jailhouse for miscreants [1]. The man’s wife owns a flock of chickens and she’s…
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This Company Turned Shipping Containers into Micro Apartments
For many years, travel, whether for business or pleasure, has often involved small, less-than-comfortable hotel rooms with dark, stuffy hallways. Over the last couple of decades, however, travelers have begun to demand better, and have looked for alternative places to stay while they’re away from home. One company has seen the need for better travel…
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This shipping container design is now being built as a home in the California desert.
Shipping containers are inexpensive and versatile. For those reasons, they have been used for a variety of purposes, including homes. Though they are a popular material for tiny-homes and minimalist living, shipping containers often aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when discussing a luxury residence. In a clash of art and architecture, London-based…
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16 Plants That Help You Get Rid of Bugs
While bugs, insects, and pests play an important role in every ecosystem, it can’t be denied that mosquitoes can turn a camping trip into an itchy nightmare, bed bugs can ruin a good night’s sleep, and house flies buzzing in your face are just plain annoying. Let’s be real for a minute: who really likes…
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How to Build Your Own Backyard Bowling Alley
If you are a fan of heading down to the bowling alley with your partner or friends on regular nights to catch some good old rolling fun, it’s tough to imagine how edgy you feel these days since most everything is shut down. Bowling alleys were listed amongst the social distancing rule-outs since they are…
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How to Create Awesome Fairy Lanterns with Mason Jars
If you’ve got kids going through the “monster-under-my-bed” or “afraid-of-the-dark” phases, this could be really a great way to help them sleep better and more peacefully. I may no longer be 5, but I’m certainly making a lot of these lovely fairy lanterns to decorate my home. They are just so beautiful and charming, and…
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People in Quarantine Are Using Their Free Time to Crochet Tiny Couches for Their Cats
Pets may not understand the situation of the world right now, but a lot of them are happy they’re finally getting all the attention they need from their owners. Since so many of us humans are stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, we now have enough time on our hands to rekindle the…
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