A phone jammed into your skin tight jean pocket typically has more freedom. Many endure the discomfort as though sleeping with these sheets is the eleventh commandment. Seriously, take it off and live life your life to the fullest. In case you’re wonde…
Staying At Home with Kids Is Harder Than Going to Work
We love our kids. No doubt about that. They are bundles of joy given to us by the universe to set our lives on a path of unbridled love, affection, and happiness. At least, that’s what many of us think. However, this doesn’t change the fact that they drive us nuts sometimes. Staying at home…
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The Ultimate Room-By-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring-cleaning is one of the most relaxing ways to blow off steam. This activity one way to purge your home of negative energies and to let in positive vibes… and it will be clean too, which is helpful for the neat freak in us. All the dirt, dust, specks and lint that may have gotten…
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Stock Tank Pools Are the Future, Starting This Summer
Pools in the summer are life savers. You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy a refreshing, cool dip in the hot summer. Public pools are available, no doubt, but who doesn’t like the idea of a pool in their backyard? It can be way more hygienic and comfortable. Overall, having your…
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80-Year-Old Man Hasn’t Watered This Sealed Bottle Garden since 1972 And It’s Still Alive
“A weed is a normal plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.” – Doug Larson When David Latimer was creating this terrarium garden, he certainly didn’t know it was going to turn out to be this magical. He planted the seedling as a simple experiment in 1960,…
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Australian Couple Turns 3 X 20 Ft. Containers into an Amazing Home
From using carton paper to make cute slippers to turning 20ft containers into one of the most comfortable and beautiful homes in the world. Imagination is our only limitation. A sweet young couple who live in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia has managed to transform three shipping containers into an amazing and attractive little home. They’ve put…
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Tiny House for Under $1,000
We’re betting you’ve already noticed the tiny house trend is still going full speed ahead. Tiny houses offer inexpensive solutions to leave a smaller footprint on the environment, simplify your life and detach from the tempting draw of over-consumption, and have your own independence that even a condo or high-rise apartment can’t offer. For some,…
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Family Honors Grandma’s Memory By Displaying All Of Her Quilts at Her Funeral
Some people’s love language is quality time. For others, it’s words of affirmation. For the late Margaret Hubl, who passed away at the age of 89, it was quilting. Margaret was a proud mother of three when her sister-in-law passed away in a tragic accident, leaving a set of twins without anyone to care for…
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How to Make Mason Jar Patio Lights This Summer
Summer just doesn’t feel quite right without enjoying some warm, lazy evenings on the patio. After fun-filled extra long days with the family, it’s the perfect time to wind down with a good book or invite a few friends over for a sunset picnic. Give your summer patio a unique look with DIY mason jar…
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This Off-Grid Home Costs Less Than $40,000 And Can Be Built In A Mere 6 Hours!
Owning a home in the United States is no easy venture. The statement ‘buying a house’ has taken on a whole new meaning over the years. It’s rarely seen when people buy a home all at once. Nearly everyone – except the wealthy few – has to make down payments and pay a mortgage for…
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Japanese Minimalism: 4 Videos Proving How Minimalist Japan Truly Is
Over the last few years, the minimalist movement has grown quite maximally and led people to completely rethink the way they choose to live their lives. Minimalism has even allowed hoarders to take their lives back and helped people to value relationships with family and friends again instead of material possessions. It is a trend,…
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How to Keep Mice and Other Rodents Out of Your Home, Garage, and Camper
A mouse contained in a cage running on a wheel can be cute, but a mouse scurrying across your camper or living room floor without an invitation is a big NO-NO. Now that summer is over and it’s time to pack up certain things and stay out of certain rooms for months at a time,…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Yellow Stripey Things
Having a backyard means getting out to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air with family and friends. Barbequing, lounging by the pool, planting flowers in the garden, etc.. However what usually comes with beautiful nature and fresh air, is the variety of insects and more particularly, BEES! The spring, summer and early autumn is a…
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Backyard Chickens Blamed for Illness Outbreak in 43 States, CDC Says
As more people look to grow their own food, backyard chicken coops are becoming a popular trend. They allow families to love and care for a pet while receiving an all-natural food source in return. “There’s nothing like a good organic fresh egg. I wanted to have the eggs, but I also wanted to create…
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Architect Turns Old Cement Factory Into His Home, And the Interior Will Take Your Breath Away
You’ve probably heard that destroy existing old structures, homes, and buildings are cheaper and much easier than repairing or renovating them. However, that didn’t stop Ricardo Bofill, a Spanish architect, from restoring this abandoned closed down WWI-era pollution machine. Ricardo saw a world of possibility when he discovered the enormous compound of silos and buildings…
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Get Rid of Ants In Your Home With This All Natural Ant Killer
Ants may be small but when they start finding their way into your home they can become a big issue. It’s okay to find a few ants in your home every so often but if you begin to see them in swarms, you probably have an ant problem. Before calling pest control it’s wise to…
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Did You Know That Tomato Plants Can Thrive On Human Urine?
It seems that urine is just what every tomato plant needs to produce ripe, red and juicy fruits, according to a 2009 study from Finland. Tomatoes are a popular fresh-tasting produce, especially during the warmer months. Over the years, farmers have experimented with different methods for fertilizing the plant. However, a study by three professors…
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How To Grow Asparagus: The Delicious Vegetable That Grows Back Every Year
Growing asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) requires patience but boy, is the payoff worth it. Although it takes up to three years to really get going, this perennial plant will produce a bountiful harvest year after year for up to 30 years. In addition, the plant itself is quite attractive with a long feather-like top that turns a warm…
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How to Turn Your Garden Into a Weapon Against Climate Change
Greenhouse Gas Emissions are a cause for global concern due to the damage they are causing in the Earth’s ozone layer. Much of the ozone depletion, and subsequent climate change, is being caused by CO2 emissions from fossil fueled vehicles. Methane is a far worse offender; twenty-three times more warming than CO2. Methane is responsible…
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10 Do’s and Don’ts of Companion Planting
As humans, we all have people in our lives that we love and get along with. Companionship is such an important thing for us, but did you know it’s also very important for plants? Spring is here! Get your green thumbs ready- here’s how to maximize your garden for best results using companion planting tricks….
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What Happens to Your Body During One Hour of Gardening
Beyond the fruits (and flowers and vegetables) of your labor, the perks of working in the dirt go far beyond the harvest. You know how it’s illogical that people take escalators and elevators and then go to the gym to use the stair machine? The same could be said for people who go to the…
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