Man Transforms an Old Farmhouse into a Barbie Dreamhouse Fulfilling a Childhood Dream-LOOK
A man transformed his old Connecticut farmhouse into a ‘Barbie Dreamhouse', fueled by his childhood love of the Mattel brand's style-LOOK.
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Millionaire Builds 99 Tiny Homes to Cut Homelessness in His Community-He Even Provides Jobs On Site for Them
He has invested $4 million dollars of his own money on the project to build 99 homes, and he's currently three-quarters of the way there.
When Builders in Maui Constructed Tiny Homes for Man's Family, it Grew into Crowdfunded Rehousing Project
Fincher lost everything in the fires, but within four days, builder Juan Ricci was ordering materials to build his family build a tiny home.
Inspired Mom Spent Half a Decade Turning her Home Into a Shrine to the 1970s-LOOK
Estelle Bilson has turned her Greater Manchester home into a perfect ode to 1970s interior design.
Wells Fargo to Donate $1 Billion to Affordable Housing and Homelessness Across America
Wells Fargo's new philanthropic strategy includes a $1 billion commitment to help solve affordable housing and homelessness issues across America.
More Than 200 Homeless Seniors Will Have Tiny Houses of Their Own After Donations Pour In
Hundreds of chronically homeless Texans over the age of 50 will soon have a roof over their heads thanks to the Housing First Community Coalition.
These Sustainable Fireproof, Weather-Proof Domes Provide Revolutionary Housing Solutions
Not only are the sustainable Geoship dome homes resistant to natural disasters, they are easily disassembled and relatively cheap to manufacture.
Two Years After Woman Changes Homeless Man's Life, They're Using Their Friendship to Help Someone Else
It has been two years since this woman changed the life of a local homeless man – and they are now using their lasting friendship to help someone else.
Interfaith Churches Convince Banks to Give $30 Million to Help Foreclosed Families
An interfaith group in Virginia has shown what a grassroots group can do when working together for positive change -- in this case, help for some of the 20,000 families who lost homes in the 2008 foreclosure crisis. VOICE (Virginians Organized For Interfaith Community Engagement) managed to get pledges of $30 million from Bank of America, General Electric and the Virginia Housing Development Authority to help such families in Manassas and Prince William County.
Bon Jovi to Sponsor Six Homes with Habitat for Humanity in Philly
On March 31, Bon Jovi delivered $200,000 to fund an additional two homes through his partnership that began in June 2005, broke ground last October, and will build six homes in Philadelphia through Summer ’06.
Homeless People From California to France Are Being Given Emergency Shelter During COVID-19 Response
Local and federal governments around the world have allocated millions of dollars to housing the homeless during the novel coronavirus outbreaks.
Charles Barkley is Auctioning Off His Award 'Clutter' to Fund Affordable Housing in His Hometown
The retired NBA star plans on using the proceeds from the memorabilia to build at least 20 affordable houses in Leeds, Alabama.
California Governor Attacks Crisis of Homelessness by Donating Nearly 300 State-Owned Buildings For Shelters
From undeveloped lots to fairgrounds and government buildings—California has donated 286 state properties towards housing the homeless.
Man Builds Tiny House for Homeless Woman Sleeping in the Dirt (WATCH)
When a new resident of LA found out that a 60-year-old woman was sleeping in the dirt near his home, he decided to build her a tiny home – in 5 days flat.
Designer Works to Erect First Modern Village to Generate its Own Electricity-and Food-in 100% Sustainable Loop
With the first 25 homes of the pilot village already completed outside of Amsterdam, eco-village architect James Ehrlich has high hopes for the future.
Scientists Create a 'Living Concrete' That Uses Bacteria to Heal Itself When Damaged
Our houses of the future may be made with bacteria that can regenerate, suck CO2 out of the air, and even glow on command.
14 of the Largest US Hospitals and Health Systems Are Investing $700 Million into Affordable Housing
The Healthcare Alliance Network hopes that by investing in communities, they will help close the economic gap that leads to the nation's health problems.
Formerly Homeless Man Now Spends Coldest Nights Searching for People on the Street He Can Guide to Shelter
Since B.B. McGowan managed to get sober and get off the streets, he now spends the coldest nights in the city helping homeless people find shelter.
Apple Commits $2.5 Billion to Combatting Housing Crisis in California
In addition to curbing housing shortages for low- and middle-income homeowners, the tech company will be working to build housing for CA homeless as well.
Canada Now Has Its First Ever Tiny House Village for Homeless Veterans
This weekend, the tiny house village will be ready to house 15 Canadian veterans who have been sleeping on the streets in Calgary.
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