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...
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...
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...
As of January 2020, the homeless population in Los Angeles increased to over 66,000 and still climbs higher. And with it, the demand for housing only grows, the faster the better. [1] So The People Concern, a homeless services agency, turned to shipping containers. They are cheap and quick to provide much-needed housing for people...
In the picturesque ski town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, even a lucrative salary of $167,000 isn’t enough to secure affordable housing. The city’s struggle with soaring housing prices has left a critical job position unfilled, highlighting a growing crisis in rural communities across the American West. The Job That No One Can Take Gary Suiter,...
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...
Paul Battenally and Clara Trindall love traveling. Although they are from Australia, they met in Japan, where both of them were working at the time. But they always dreamed of exploring their home country together. So they began to research vans and motorhomes, but they all looked too cramped for the tall Battenally. Instead, they...
No matter where in the world you live, buying a home is not an easy task. It often requires years of saving and planning in order to achieve. That’s why these new homeowners in Queensland, Australia, are devastated to learn that in just a few short years of building their dream homes, the government will...
Tiny homes are the new way of living. They have everything you need in a house with limited space. In particular, if you’re a minimalist, the tiny home allows people to reduce clutter and live with only the essentials. Sometimes, people seek out a large lot of land to achieve peace and quiet in our...
In today’s world, people look for tiny homes in order to manage both their finances and their spaces properly. But there are also other individuals who are looking for bigger households- in a very minimal way. For them, this particular combination of 2 tiny homes would be the perfect solution for the entire family. This...
Tiny homes were designed to help people cut the clutter and live simplistically, but they also might be a way to help cut monthly expenses too! 26-year-old Precious Price bought a home in Atlanta, Georgia, and lives in a luxury tiny home in the backyard. Investing in the Future Price made a wise investment and...
Deemed a “Dystopian Apartment,” a building in China has recently gone viral on TikTok. Incredibly, it has the ability to host up to 30,000 residents. The video was posted by @fatheristheone using a drone and caught people’s attention for more than just the impressive interior and unique design. People were also astonished after seeing footage...
