A collaboration between housing non-profit New Story and construction technology firm Icon aims to use 3D printing technology to house the homeless. While it’s early days yet, they hope to produce low-cost 3D-printed homes in El Salvador by late 2019. New Story and Icon debuted an initial proof-of-concept model, pictured, at the SXSW festival in …

Raise your hand if you’ve never thought about how hot and humid bathrooms affect the things you store in said space. That’s just one of the reasons you might need to find a new home for your makeup, jewellery, towels, and more. MEDICINE Don’t be fooled by your medicine cabinet: The bathroom is no place …

ICELANDIC TURF HOUSES Iceland’s chilly climate and sparse timber supply made building homes difficult during the Viking Age. To help their shelters retain warmth, people placed layers of insulating turf over timber structures, creating picturesque dwellings that seemed to disappear into the green landscape. These turf dwellings remained practical and popular until the 19th century, …

We tend to think of autumn as the time to harvest berries and fungi, but spring has its own delicious offerings in the countryside, too. But first, remember the rules of wild harvesting: Always ask the landowner’s permission Only take what you need and leave some for the wildlife Don’t dig up roots Never pick …

Lotion, soaps, and everyday dirt are just a few things that can clog prongs on your jewelry or make stones appear flat. To make your baubles sparkle more than ever, Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, shared her quick tips on how to clean your jewelry collection. Remove Tarnish from Silver …