Slowing down in a fast-paced city can be very hard, as there is the constant fear of missing out. Whether it’s related to work, events, traffic, or even people from our environment, everything seems to be in a constant rush to keep up with the everchanging times we are living in. Under such conditions, experiencing states of burnout has become more and more common, and many people decided to move away from the noise of the city. Continue reading “Woman Used Five 20-Foot Shipping Containers To Build Extraordinary Off-The-Grid Home” »
Some people can turn around their lives in no seconds when they get an extra push. It is the case of Jay Adler, who got separated from his wife of eight years and decided to take another big step in his life. As a response to this, he quit his job in marketing, sold his £250,000 home, and decided to move into a 20ft by 8ft shipping container to try another kind of lifestyle.
This all happened in the year 2020, one that was hard on everyone and one in which the 30-year-old decided to move to a container home and also open a bar. Jay has been living in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire when he decided to sell his home, and transform a shipping container into his new house with only £3000. Continue reading “Jay sold his £250k home and moved into a shipping container” »
There are so many heartwarming stories about friendship between species, and this story about an ostrich and an elephant is adorable.
Their bond goes beyond words as it cannot be translated, but the love and care they share for each other are obvious.
The baby elephant has left an orphan and was rescued by David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust when he was only one month old. Continue reading “Abandoned Baby Elephant Cuddles With Ostrich At Orphanage, Comforting Each Other On Loss Of Mothers” »
Homes built from shipping containers can be very cost-efficient, especially when you want to stay on a low budget. But who said that container homes can’t also be luxurious? This stunning New Zealand-based home was built out of 12 shipping containers and it looks breathtakingly beautiful. The house is a six-bedroom mansion with, three bathrooms a glamorous pool, and has enough space to store six cars. The house spreads across 6,221 sqm and comes with an incredible view over the hills of Waikato. Continue reading “This House Was Built Out Of 12 Shipping Containers And Both The Interior And Exterior Look Stunning” »
Volkswagen RVs are known to make a good base for DIY transformations, and this next RV is no different. The iconic car first appeared in the 1930s, but the first iterations of this car happened in the 1970s when there was a demand to make it more adaptable. Continue reading “1970s Volkswagen Beetle Is Transformed Into a Hybrid RV Called a “Super Bugger”” »
Dallas is looking for ways to make housing more affordable to everyone, and for this, the city will be using shipping containers in its newest project.
The masterminds behind the project are Merriman Anderson/Architects and they have designed the containers which will be placed on South Malcolm X Boulevard. The Lomax Container Housing Project is made entirely out of 300-square-foot shipping containers and is comprised of 19, one-bedroom units that also include a bathroom and a kitchen. Continue reading “Shipping containers will be used for affordable Dallas housing project” »
There are so many beautiful log cabins out there, it is hard to choose one favorite. This stunning cabin is located on the banks of the Crystal River in Colorado, surrounded by a lush forest and dreamy sceneries.
The exact location is somewhere between Redstone and Marble and is the perfect getaway for a family and any adventurers who want to explore the outdoors of Colorado. One of the top features of this rustic log cabin is its private access to fishing in the Gold Medal waters, so this can make for a perfect weekend activity. Continue reading “Charming Log Cabin In The Mountains” »
There are lots of remote islands around the world and once in a while, there comes a dream job, where an administrator is needed to take care of these secluded places.
This next dream job was posted by the administrative bodies Continue reading “Remote Scottish Isle Of Rum Looking for Hardy People to Live Off The Grid” »
This project is made by Cyrille from BubbleStitchQuilts.
How to faucet an old night stand in a brand new play kitchen? It is more easy than it seems! This is the one I have just made for my 2 years old son. Continue reading “DIY PLAY KITCHEN” »
