The housing market was yet another sector of the economy that got hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020 when the economy took a nosedive and unemployment skyrocketed, housing sales dropped by an average of seventy percent [1]. It appears, however, that as businesses, workplaces, restaurants, and stores have opened up, the housing...
With the rising rates of homelessness and housing costs in the United States, one startup is making beautifully-designed, energy-efficient homes more affordable for everyone. NODE, often referred to as the “IKEA of houses,” believes that access to affordable housing should be a fundamental right.1 They have set out to achieve ambitious objectives of building a...
War is not something to be taken lightly. With all the violence that goes with it, it is hard to imagine what it must be like for those who go off to fight for their country. They must be such dedicated and patriotic people, seeing that they will die for their place of birth. Those...
Shopping is probably the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word “mall.” If not shopping, then dining or watching a film, or at least some kind of entertainment. Whatever it may be, religion is probably the last thing someone associates with a place like that. However, one Texas businessman sought to...
The London housing crisis has reached unprecedented heights, with skyrocketing rent prices and an ever-growing demand for affordable living spaces. Amidst this backdrop, one individual has come up with a unique solution to the problem, living in a dumpster that he built himself for just $5,000.1 Let’s delve into the story of this 28-year-old artist...
Can you imagine anything more frightening than having your car stolen WITH your child inside of it? We certainly cannot! For this little boy, however, things turned out okay in the end, and it was all thanks to a vigilant older lady who was paying attention! A car was stolen from outside a church. According...
When holiday time comes, one does not usually consider having to clean up after themselves. Although, from time to time, you meet a host who expects a little more from their guests than usual. Many tourists are now speaking up about the list of chores they are given when they check in, on top of...
Do you love going to the mall? Probably not so much if you happen to work inside one! Well, imagine actually living in the mall itself! Well, there was a room known as the ‘accidental room’ inside of a shopping center, and this man decided to live inside it. Big Idea It was 1999 and...
Ever seen a house made from coffee? Well, if you love coffee, you are going to love this! Can you think of anything better than a house made from coffee? Besides being the most consumed beverage in the world, coffee is now being used to build houses. Did you know that coffee generates large amounts...
After years of struggling to pay rent amidst the housing crisis, Nikita Crump threw in the towel and moved into her Honda Civic. She documented her journey online and garnered over a million followers on TikTok, where she shows her unique routine and gives advice to other people in her situation. Beating the Housing Crisis...
If you’re one for getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then there’s a place you need to visit. Located just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, ‘Arcana‘ or the Invisible Cabin is a must. It’s tiny at only 200 square feet, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in features....
There are many stories of battered women who struggle for years to get out of their broken and abusive relationships. Today we have an inspiring story of one mother who broke free of her unhealthy marriage with her four children. Together they built a house from scratch, an achievement not many can say they’ve accomplished....
