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Working From Home Has Never Been Easier With This Office-Tent

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:34:54 +0300

Work from home sounds like a dream for most, but, like many work-related things, it’s not easy. Sure, getting work done in bed and not having colleagues breathe over your shoulder is a convenience that cannot be understated, but it’s things like having unlimited snacking time and getting easily distracted way too many times that become serious issues. Well, apparently there’s a very practical solution to this very freelance problem.

Stolen Pit Bull Found 2,000 Miles Away Returns Home For Christmas With The Help Of 15 Volunteers

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 14:45:36 +0300

A dog named Zeus, who is a pit bull mix and lives in Butte, Montana, was stolen along with some of his owner Cassandra’s things back in October. Fortunately, the ‘friend’ who robbed Cassandra was discovered 2,000 miles away about a week ago, and Zeus was still with him!

Real Estate Agent Posts 25 Of The Worst Home Design Finds

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:09:49 +0300

Real estate agents are the keepers of the keys – many keys. They get to see houses of all shapes and sizes, from modest to mansion, along with some truly interesting architectural choices. Just like with fashion, everyone has their own idea of what works or not and there are bound to be some design fails along the way – and real estate agents get a front-row seat to the madness.

Beautiful Photos Of John Lennon With His First Wife Cynthia At Their Home In 1965

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:21:36 +0300

After a college party to celebrate the end of term, John Lennon asked Cynthia Powell if she would like to “go out” with him. She quickly replied that she was engaged to a young man in Hoylake; he replied, “I didn’t ask you to marry me, did I?” He later approached her and asked if she would go to the Ye Cracke pub. She was confused when he ignored her all evening, but eventually invited her into the group with a joke.

Rescue Kitty With 4 Ears And One Eye Escapes Misery After Finding His Forever Home

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:04:36 +0300

Meet Frankie, short for Frankenkitten. As you might have already noticed, Frankie’s a little different. He has four ears and had to have one of his eyes removed. However, if you told him he didn’t fit the norm, Frankie probably wouldn’t understand you. After going through everything fate threw at him, the little guy has adapted to living in the big world and his foster family is there to help when he gets a little overwhelmed.

This is your future home in space, according to billionaire Jeff Bezos

Fri, 17 May 2019 16:00:47 +0300

Jeff Bezos made his billions with Amazon but he’s gone far, far past that now. The billionaire and one-time richest person in the world is focusing efforts on Blue Origin, the private space company he founded. Recently, Blue Origin revealed its Blue Moon lunar lander at a special event in the United States. Alongside that, the company has shown off a set of futuristic habitats that could one day support human life away from Earth.

Here’s How I Turned Our Formal Living Room Into A Home Office

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:45:53 +0300

When we purchased our home last year, we started out using one of our three bedrooms as a home office. Our plans were to eventually convert the unused formal living space in the front of the house to a home office down the road, as we have a bigger family room in the back of the house that we use as our primary living space. When we found out we were going to have a baby, I figured this would be a good time to tackle this project.

Elderly Cat Finds Its Way Home After 13 Years, And The Reunion Leaves Everybody In Tears

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:16:24 +0300

Janet Adamowicz was heartbroken when Boo, her beloved cat, ran away from home back in 2005 aged just four. She did everything she could to find Boo, placing ‘missing’ posters around her hometown of Harrogate, England, and even put an ad about her in the local paper. After a year of fruitless searching, Janet gave up hope.

This House Looks Ordinary From The Outside, Until You Step Inside And See Why It Costs $7,600,000

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:42:16 +0300

Dragons, battles and daring adventures. The beauty of fantasy novels is that they can take you to other worlds, but what if you could live in another realm every day? Well, Oregon artist and house developer Ed Bemis managed to make that possible. Tucked away in the foothills of Ashland, Oregon sits Shining Hand Ranch, a whimsical home that is so detailed it is fit for royalty from your favorite book.

Woman Spends 3 Years Converting Old Bus Into Mobile Home, And It Looks Better Than Most Apartments

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:45:53 +0300

Instead of searching for her dream home, Jessie Lipskin decided to create it. Scrolling through eBay, Jessie fell in love with a 1966 GMC bus (the same model Keanu Reeves Drove On ‘Speed’) and instantly bought it. She spent the next few years converting the vehicle into a house on wheels, and the gorgeous results display all the effort she put in the project.

Man Turns Old Farm Shed Into $1.3 Million Luxury Home, And The Result Will Impress You

Fri, 25 May 2018 13:37:35 +0300

Have you ever dreamed of living in a shed? No? Well, after seeing this barn you just might change your mind. A developer called Rob Lond-Caulk renovated an agricultural building, named The Old Grain Store, in Norfolk, UK and turned it into a luxurious home, worth over 1.3 million dollars.

The Differences Of Working From Home Vs Working At An Office Hilariously Explained In 8 Comics

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:16:59 +0300

Working from home and working at an office are two very different kinds of work. While prior gives you more freedom to sleep in and lets you forget the horrors of the morning commute, the latter is great for concentration and can become a way to find friends with same likes (or dislikes) as you are spending a huge amount of time with your colleagues.

We Turned An American School Bus Into A Hostel On Wheels

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:40:03 +0300

We’re Val and Tim, the co-founders of The Nomads Bus. Together with our kid, our dog and guests, we’re exploring Europe. After a summer in Spain and a winter in Austria, we’re now driving through Norway. We have six beds for guests, a wood stove to keep us warm in winter, an amazing rooftop deck and all the amenities you could possibly wish for.

Animal Shelter Celebrates Their Happiest Day Ever Because All Kennels Are Empty

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:01:19 +0300

“What happens when your last available dog gets adopted? Your staff and volunteers jump into the kennels to celebrate!” one happy animal shelter staff member posted on Monday. The Humane Society Of The Pikes Region in Colarado launched a very successful adoption campaign titled “Bring Them Home For The Holidays”. They made sure adoption fees are waived on all cats and dogs 5 years and up, for the period starting 18 December through New Year’s Eve.

So they found the human remains beneath our chimney this morning...

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:59:40 +0300

So we had a bit of excavation work done. Our house needed under pinning to fix up the foundations, which meant we had to bring in the big guns and dig down a metre and a half along the front of the house. Everything was going smoothly. It was all quite ordinary until the dog got involved. Of course, rather than keeping her eye on the job she sniffed out a bone or two. Until fragments of a skull started turning up.

Shelter Dog Photobooth Pics Helps More Pups Find Forever Homes

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:33:00 +0300

The Humane Society of Utah, an animal rescue and adoption organization in the U.S famously takes “photo booth” pictures of dogs to get them adopted. Now, pet photographer Guinnevere Shuster is back again, with another series of whimsical dog photos that are looking for a home.

I Captured Stories Of My Family Enjoying The Great Indoors

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 11:28:26 +0300

Red noses, a seasonal flu, and blistering fingertips. Winter is guilty of keeping our time outside limited to just fleeting moments of building snowmen and throwing snowballs at each other. While children can still enjoy the icy cold air, they tend spend a good amount of time indoors during these icy months.

These 16 Dogs Got Out Of The Shelter, And Their Reactions Are Amazing!

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:39:35 +0300

People say that money can't buy happiness, but those people have never paid an adoption fee. If you are thinking of adding a four-legged baby to your life, please visit your local shelter and check out rescues. There are always animals looking for a loving forever home. If you cannot adopt, then consider becoming a foster; foster homes create space in shelters, all while giving a pet a comfortable place to stay, which means that animals don't have to be put to sleep to make room in the shelter. These pups are out of the shelter, in loving homes, and could not be happier!

I Captured My Friend Giving Birth All Naturally In Water At Home

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:40:59 +0300

When my friend and fellow photographer told me she was planning a home birth, I knew I had to be the one to capture it… I’m Kathy Rosario of K Ro Photography and babies are what I live for! To me, there is nothing more amazing than watching a woman give birth, and when it’s in the comfort of her own home it feels even more special. It was pure bliss and tranquility as we awaited for the baby’s arrival. I have photographed quite a few births already, but nothing quiet compared to the serenity of a home water birth! Mothers are the most amazing beings on Earth! Look at the priceless photos for yourself and see how incredible the human body can be!

17 Architecturally Interesting Homes That People Actually Live In

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 10:55:25 +0300

Unique architecture and the way that things are made is so interesting to me. I love seeing interesting homes, and realizing that people actually live their day-to-day lives there. Some of these must have been a total pain to furnish- you can't really have a stunning house and then toss some IKEA furniture in it. The furniture has to be as one-of-a-kind as the house! These houses are architecturally fascinating, and must make for really good dinner party conversation.

We Bring Giant Snails, Lizards, And Owls To Retirement Homes

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:02:30 +0300

We introduce retirement home residents to our very unusual animal ambassadors, bringing the animal world to their world. The oldest person we have met was 107 years of age and she was delighted to stroke Lionel the raccoon, and tickle Vincent the tortoise under his chin.

Spring Cleaning Is Annoying - But Not With These 20 Organization Hacks

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:58:39 +0300

Even though temperatures across the country are still quite frigid, spring is technically here. Which means it's almost time to pack away your parkas and sweaters and bust out your t-shirts and shorts! Since your wardrobe will change with the weather, why not start spring cleaning with the closet this year? Check out the 20 tips below for saving space in your closet and storing your stuff in creative ways.

Retirement Home Residents Recreate Famous Movie Posters

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:09:19 +0300

Retirement isn't just about half price bus fares and being a free babysitter for your kids. It's also a chance to have some fun. As these old timers discovered when they shot their 2015 'Golden Age of Cinema' calendar and added a splash of classic Hollywood.

What Would You Do If You Came Home To Find 102 Snakes In Your Basement

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:52:18 +0400

Earlier this week, a family in Saskatchewan, Canada got the surprise of a lifetime when they came home to find their house invaded by snakes. Somehow, over 100 garter snakes found their way inside the family's home.

A 1970′s Cold War Ear Home Built 26 Feet Underground

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:20:08 +0400

The unusual home is a 5,000 square foot subterranean villa situated inside a 15,2000 square-foot bunker. It was built in the 1971 (and still retains a 70′s Brady Bunch décor) and features a heated pool, four-hole putting green, two Jacuzzis, sauna, bar, dance floor, and a small stage enveloped within 13″ concrete walls (it is designed to withstand a nuclear blast) decorated to mimic the great outdoors.

Underground Home

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:46:03 +0400

This house was built during the Cold War. The half of it is built under the ground to protect its owners during the nuclear apocalypse. The house has an undeground lawn with a BBQ grill, pool, etc. The house is located in Las Vegas. It's on sale for 1.7 million USD.

Surreal Floating Room Sculptures by Leandro Erlich

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 11:42:21 +0400

Like a scene from a fantasy movie, a dilapidated room that appears to have been literally ripped out of a building remains suspended in mid air above Nantes, France. Its walls were torn apart, revealing bricks below the plaster, and wood floors reveal the joists inside. The floating room is accessible via a ladder. The gravity defying surreal installation is the work of Argentinean artist Leandro Erlich. The large-scale piece, called “Monte-meubles – L’ultime déménagement” (literally - The Furniture Lift – The Ultimate Moving Out), was created for the biannual Le Voyage a Nantes, an art festival which turns the entire French city into an art gallery.