How to turn the old tires into these cute snowmen ? Old tires can be repurposed to make a fun snowman for an outdoor Christmas decoration. (more…)

A transparent luminescent solar concentrator that selectively harvests NIR photons is demonstrated. “These results open the potential for visibly transparent polymer solar cells as add-on components of portable electronics, smart windows and building-integrated photovoltaics and in other applications,” said study leader Yang Yang, a UCLA professor of materials science and engineering, who also is director of the Nano Renewable Energy Center at California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI).

According to a new study, when women live in nature they live longer. The confirmed hypothesis of a research is that natural environments help reduce the stress and increase physical and social activity, which keeps people healthier. The main purpose of this study was to get insights on the relationship between “residential greenness and mortality. (more…)

A tiny house that is both elegant and practical? It’s a rare combo but not an impossible one. This luxurious tiny house is called The Sakura and it was custom made by a Canadian company called Minimaliste. As the company’s name suggests, they focus on building minimalist styled tiny houses with a hint of luxury. One can argue that the trailer the house was built one does not scream luxury, but just take a look at the pictures of its interior to change your mind. (more…)

Architect, Mark Clipsham designed this house with grain silos in mind. It was imagined as a vacation house or an affordable home for a family who wants to reduce household costs and also experience the comfort of a mansion. The house is designed to be self-sustaining and efficient as it has a wood stove and fans that will heat (more…)

This freestanding copper tub features a deep well that is Nickel plated and perfect for soaking. The shimmering dragonflies, golden leaves, and rose-colored flower ornaments are hand-painted and are affixed to a shapely wrought iron stand. Smooth exterior and interior with smooth rim. Copper Antique exterior and Nickel plated interior. 72-1/2 L x 31-1/2 W x 26 H (± 1/2 ). Made of 16 gauge copper. (more…)

This is an Albino Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima, also known as the painted wood turtle. Albino Wood Turtles are one of the rarest turtle morphs in the world. (more…)

Firefighters are risking their own life to save ours. And there are not only humans they’re helping, but animals as well. And while we are so grateful for their great job, we can’t say the same for some animals they’ve rescued.

While trapped on a roof, Jessie, a Macaw parrot did’t have the best opinion about the rescue team sent to rescue her. And she expressed her thoughts by using some words just as colorful as its plumage is. (more…)

Here’s a great idea for dog lovers. Built-in dog beds underneath people bed. Nice idea though and easy to do in a kid’s room. What do you think? (more…)