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The Famous Illinois 3 Foot Wide House aka “Pie House”

The “skinny house”, or “pie house” as it is referred to by locals, has taken Tik Tok by storm recently. Located in Deerfield, Illinois this uniquely shaped property recently sold for $295,000! Take a look at this slice of history for yourself.  3-Feet of Quirky Living While the front of this house looks like your … Read more

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Green Thumb Magic: Gold Dust Croton Plant Care Simplified

Croton varieties flaunt their vivid yellows, oranges, and reds in an array of leaf shapes. My Gold Dust Croton (Codiaeum variegatum ‘Gold Dust’) is a speckled variety that brightens up my office windowsill with a pop of color. This fun plant displays random yellow spots on its dark green, ovate leaves as if yellow paint … Read more

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7 Reasons to Rethink the Narrative of Invasive Plants

 When observing the land and trees absorbed by the invasive kudzu vine in the Southeast or fields covered by Himalayan Blackberry on the West Coast, it’s easy to see why environmentalists dislike aggressive non-native plants. The sheer enormity of them makes stewards of the land feel they must wage a war to defend the native … Read more

Spiderwort / Lilac Tradescantia: Plant Care Guide (Collection Favorite) - Lilac Tradescantia s2260793141

Spiderwort / Lilac Tradescantia: Plant Care Guide (Collection Favorite)

I have many favorites in my houseplant collection, but my pink-striped Lilac Tradescantia tops the list. It’s lovely to look at and one of the easiest plants to care for, making it an excellent choice for beginning and seasoned gardeners alike. Lilac is a small-leaved, trailing Tradescantia that grows 6 to 8 inches high and … Read more

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The Science of How Igloos Keep You Warm

What if you were in the heart of the Arctic, where the temperature plummets to 50 degrees below zero? Your survival depends on finding shelter, but trees are scarce, and the only abundant resource is snow. It seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Using snow, something inherently cold, to stay warm. Yet, humans have mastered this art … Read more

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Surviving a Blackout: 15 Tips & Tricks for Weathering the Storm

Imagine this: You’re wrapped up in a blanket, watching the snow gently fall outside, when suddenly – bam! The house goes dark. The serene snowscape outside has brought with it a less welcome companion: a power outage. A winter wonderland quickly turns into a chilling predicament. As the temperature outside drops, so does the comfort … Read more

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You Can Hardly Find True Blue In Nature, Hereโ€™s Why

Have you ever wondered why the color blue is so rare in nature? From the deep sea to the vast sky, when it shows up, it’s absolutely breathtaking. In this adventure into nature’s blues, we’re not just talking about pretty colors. But, instead a world where butterflies trick the eye, birds shine without a single … Read more

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Moon Valley Pilea: 101 Plant Care Guide

Moon Valley Pilea is an eye-catching little houseplant, also known as Moon Valley Friendship Plant or Artillery Plant (Pilea mollis ‘Moon Valley’). It’s a member of the Nettle family, but don’t worry, it doesn’t sting like its cousins and is non-toxic and pet-friendly. Pilea mollis ‘Moon Valley’ is often sold as Pilea involucrata ‘Moon Valley,’ … Read more

Curves with a Purpose: The Untold Story & Brilliance of Crinkle Crankle Walls - latabla blog insta

Curves with a Purpose: The Untold Story & Brilliance of Crinkle Crankle Walls

Imagine walking down a street and spotting a wall that zigzags like a serpent rather than following a straight line. Sounds like something from a fantasy novel, right? But no, these are real and they’re called crinkle crankle walls. More than just a whimsical design, these walls are a fascinating blend of history, architecture, and … Read more

Couple Makes $10,000 Monthly from Growing Microgreens In their Basement - money microgreens s1711287196

Couple Makes $10,000 Monthly from Growing Microgreens In their Basement

In the quiet suburbs north of Calgary, a remarkable story of entrepreneurship and sustainable living is unfolding. Imagine turning your basement into a thriving microgreen farm, generating impressive revenues while championing a new wave of urban farming. Welcome to Micro Acres, a small-scale agricultural venture that’s not only redefining what it means to have a … Read more