The she-shed is undoubtedly one of the coolest trends of the 21st century. Man caves (he-sheds) have been around for as long as anyone can remember, and women have been feeling left out for too long. Also, a man cave will lose its “essence” when feminine colonization starts to creep in. Well, who needs that when...

Many of us had parents who owned an iconic Volkswagen Beetle. Even if your parents did not own one, there is no way you did not notice these adorable bug-like cars on the road every day. In fact, this little car is so well-loved that many of us ended up buying one for ourselves when...

Charlotte Sapwell was 27 and homeless when her marriage ended, leaving her as the single mother of two boys. She dismissed the option of a house with a mortgage draining her limited funds. Instead, she built her own miniature home for just $10,000. This single mom’s tiny home in Ballarat, Victoria, put a roof over her family’s...

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...

Some farmers harvest energy in addition to their crops. Take Fabian Karthaus, for example. His father built a photovoltaic system (solar panels) on the roof of their barn when Karthaus was a child. At the age of 33, the farmer keeps two large solar power systems in his field. Berry crops grow underneath one of...

A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are stories that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add...

America’s oldest indoor shopping mall has been completely re-imagined since it was first built in 1828. Its three storeys were once a haven for retail therapy, but its doors were shut to the public when it went out of business in 2008. Of course, as you might have guessed, that wasn’t the end of the...

The most majestic cats around, Maine Coons are a breed like no other. These fierce-looking felines are intelligent, friendly, and make excellent pets. Maine Coons are good with children, great with dogs and other cats, and fit in with almost any family. A Special Breed This special breed was first written about back in 1861....

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...

Gender roles have become a widely discussed topic. More and more people have come around to the idea of breaking certain stereotypes. However, others have found themselves perfectly content with a more traditional way of life. Such is the case for 25-year-old Estee Williams. Estee, and her husband 23-year-old Connor, have faced so much backlash...

Long ago, our ancestors slept beneath the stars and that desire to remain in nature still lives within us. We feed that need by doing things like camping, fishing, hiking, or skiing. During that time, we find an opportunity to breathe fresh air and to unplug from work and social media. Unfortunately, life can get...

In 2017, Ben Beale was a healthy 47-year-old father of four when he went out for a jog in preparation for a charity boxing match. The Perth resident had been given a clean bill of health the week before, and his wife, Sarah Beale, explained that the medical tests showed he had a low chance...