Lifestyle

  • Accidental Inventions including microwave ovens, teflon, and velcro.

    9 Everyday Products That Were Discovered Completely by Accident

    Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them. While one might think that behind the things that we use every day, there were months, or even years of meticulous planning and experimentation, some of the most revolutionary inventions…

  • Popular Brands That Were Originally Designed for Professionals, including Yeti, Carhartt, and Rolex

    Rolex, Carhartt, and Other Trendy Brands Originally Designed for Professionals

    Unbeknownst to many consumers, quite a few popular brands used in everyday life started as specialty suppliers for professional industries. These brands crafted their products with high-quality materials and robust designs to meet the rigorous demands of specific professions. Over…

  • A row of Tiny Heirloom eXpanses on the bottom left in the mountains at night, a huge starry sky

    DIY Kit Homes We’d Build Right Now

    Did you know you can buy a new house online? For as little as $500 you can buy the plans for a DIY kit home that you can finish to your own specs. If you’ve got more to spend, you…

  • Never Bring These 10 Foods to a Potluck Party

    Originating in the 1930s during the Great Depression, potlucks are the tried-and-true tradition of communal dining where everyone contributes a dish. You’ll usually see a little bit of everything: cheesy casseroles, spicy pasta salads, sweet homemade pies, and hearty chili. But…

  • Smile, mother and child in a garden for love, peace and care together on mothers day. Happy, relax and calm woman with affection for her senior mom at a home for people in retirement in a backyard

    Broke on Mother’s Day? Here Are 8 Sweet and Thoughtful Gestures To Show Mom You Care

    When it comes to Mother’s Day, thoughtful and sweet gestures are worth their weight in gold (or flowers). Luckily, you don’t have to break the bank to show mom how much you love and appreciate her; performing a simple gesture…

  • Affordable methods to remove mosquitos from your yard, including citronella plants and mowing the lawn

    Bite Back: 7 Affordable Ways To Rid Your Yard of Mosquitoes Naturally

    Summer is marked by warm weather, long days spent outside, and sunkissed skin — dotted with mosquito bites. Mosquitos are literally summer’s biggest buzzkill and professional lawn spraying services can be pretty pricey, leaving many to stock up on insect repellent…