In my opinion, the 'true' definition of frugal living doesn't really exist. For example, if we were to take the literal definition from the Oxford Dictionary, it would tell us that frugal refers to "sparing or economical with regard to…
With an ever-growing shortage of affordable homes now an issue in both developed and third-world economies, the concept of a prefab tiny house considers two key metrics. That is, the concept of prefabricated homes, and the concept of tiny homes…
If you’re a homeowner and based in an eligible US state, you might be able to apply for a homestead exemption. But what is a homestead exemption? Well, a homestead exemption offers a number of perks on the property you…
Those of you that are interested in living a freer, more sustainable lifestyle will know that the actual process of finding an off grid home for sale is no easy feat. While platforms like Instagram and Pinterest are packed with…
In our previous part we covered citizenship, in the following section of my opinion piece I am going to talk about that dreaded word - taxes. Taxation As Benjamin Franklin was quoted as saying in 1789, "but in this world…
Regardless of where we live, in reality, we are all in some way, shape, or form at the helm of the “Political Status Quo”. Whether its government interference, unethical banking practices, ever-growing energy prices, political war games, or taxation -…
If you're looking to move into a world where everything around you is eco-friendly and sustainable, have you considered looking closer to home? If so, then it's well worth exploring the green credentials of sustainable furniture. In its most basic…
When former U.S. Congresswoman Clare Booth infamously said that “Money can't buy happiness, but it can make you awfully comfortable while you're being miserable”, was she right? I don’t think she was. Well, not completely right, anyway. In my opinion,…