Every year for the past 10 years, toward the beginning of the year, I try to tackle a column about living life lighter. Oh, I am not talking about weight or other New Year’s resolutions that very few keep up after a couple of days. I try and give advice and lead the way to…
Luxury Home Built From 12 Industrial Shipping Containers Hits the Market in New Zealand
A six-bedroom luxury home in New Zealand that was built out of 12 repurposed shipping containers just hit the market, and the internet is gushing over images of the interior. The readymade two-story home was built by David Wade, who used industrial shipping containers to create the skeleton for the dwelling. Daily Mail reports that…
Homeless Man Buys Derelict House for $1,500, Transforms It Into ‘Forever Home’ Over 10 Years
Native Detroiter Michael Gray bought an abandoned property for just $1,500 in 2009. Homeless at the time, Gray moved in immediately and began a decade-long restoration that would eventually transform the derelict house into a comfy home for himself and his wife. Gray celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife, Cynthia, on their renovated…
Three Scots Arrested After Challenging Police Who Entered Home Over Suspected Lockdown Breach
Three people were arrested in Scotland after they became irate and challenged the right of police officers to enter a home over a potential breach of CCP virus regulations. Some of the incident was caught on video, which quickly spread on social media. Scotland is currently under lockdown measures, with people not permitted to leave…
5 Ways to Redeem the School Year
So, 2020 was rough. This school year, so far, hasn’t been stellar for many. With a fresh, new year, however, let’s take on a fresh, new outlook. There are a number of ways parents can redeem the school year before it’s done. It just takes a basic shift in mindset and a little bit of…
Find Musty and Mildew Odors in Your Home
Dear James: There always seems to be a musty/mildew odor in my house, which is quite old. Could the odor come from the part over the crawl space? What can I do to improve the air quality? —Mike Y. Dear Mike: Constant moisture and dampness are typically the most common causes of musty odors and…
How to Create an Effective Learning Space
A student’s physical environment has a significant impact on their ability to focus, be creative, and learn. I spoke to award-winning educator and educational design expert Karen Aronian about how to design effective learning environments for our kids. Here’s what she said. The Epoch Times: How does a child’s physical environment impact his or her…
6 Reasons You Need to Add Vinegar to the Laundry
When buying vinegar to use in the laundry, choose distilled white vinegar with 5 percent acidity. It’s is a great addition to laundry for lots of reasons: It’s Cheap Plain distilled white 5 percent vinegar runs around 2.5 cents per ounce in the typical supermarket when purchased by the gallon. Name-brand liquid fabric softeners come…
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