Summary This document provides news and information about housing trends, challenges, and innovations as of 2024. The current housing crisis is global. However, this document is focused on the U.S. housing market, with some news from Canada. People struggling to afford housing are getting multiple jobs, living in poorer quality conditions, and getting several housemates… Continue reading Housing Report 2024
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Survivalist Report 2024
Summary This page provides news and information about the survivalist movement in the United States. More information will be added as it becomes available. There are many individual survivalists and preppers, but this document emphasizes groups of people seeking to build communities based on common ideologies. This document does not intend to criticize liberals or… Continue reading Survivalist Report 2024
“From Blight to Beauty” – Shamayim Harris
Community Renewal The following inspiring story of community revitalization was featured by CNN on 19 Jun 2024 as part of the CNN Heroes initiative. “A grieving mother filled a neglected neighborhood with beauty, safety, and opportunity” — Mourning the loss of her son, Shamayim Harris — known as Mama Shu — turned her pain into… Continue reading “From Blight to Beauty” – Shamayim Harris
Homeless Report 2023
Summary This page offers reports and news about about poverty and homelessness in the United States. Quick Facts Success Stories In 2015, Utah became the first state to reduce chronic homelessness by 91 percent. [Source] Following Utah’s success, other states and some municipalities have used a similar approach. Finland is also an example of success… Continue reading Homeless Report 2023
Tiny House Design Online Workshop (1-29 June 2020)
Friends, Here’s a special opportunity from the great people at Yestermorrow Design-Build School and Niche Consulting. Learn more on the Yestermorrow website workshop page. The message below is from Lina Menard of Niche Consulting. Greg JohnsonDirector – Small House Society We’re taking Tiny House Design Online! So now you can join us from the comfort of your… Continue reading Tiny House Design Online Workshop (1-29 June 2020)
84 Lumber to Give Away a Tiny House for Military Appreciation Month
For the fifth year in a row, 84 Lumber is hosting its annual Operation Appreciation campaign in honor of Military Appreciation Month in May. This year, the company is looking for one lucky veteran or active duty military personnel to award a free 84 Lumber Countryside Tiny House to. To enter, any U.S. military personnel, or a… Continue reading 84 Lumber to Give Away a Tiny House for Military Appreciation Month
NPR Small House Interview from 15 May 2006 (Podcast E8)
In Episode #8, I share an interview that I did with NPR for the All Things Considered show on 15 May 2006. The title of that show was “Tiny Houses Find a Friend on the Gulf Coast.” Listen using the Anchor Player Listen Using Our Website Player You can also download the show. Tap (or… Continue reading NPR Small House Interview from 15 May 2006 (Podcast E8)
Tiny House Talk with Greg Johnson (2 Nov 2019)
Greg Johnson of the Small House Society talks about the tiny house movement over the past 19 years. This event took place at the Public Library in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Self-Quiz: Should we have children?
Below is a self-survey with a list of questions and considerations to ask before planning to have children. This survey isn’t intended to provoke a specific answer. Such surveys do exist — trying to convince people that having children is horrible or wonderful. There is, of course, no one universal answer for everyone. Most existing… Continue reading Self-Quiz: Should we have children?
Rising California Housing Cost Resulting in High Rates of Homelessness and Poverty
Housing costs in California are rising faster than other states. Between January 2012 and January 2019, list prices for homes rose 85.4%. Here are three of the key conditions that sent prices soaring. Video and photo composite: Carlos Waters for The Wall Street Journal. (8 Mar 2019)
Homes for Haiti – Sukup Safe T Home – Iowa Football Service Project
HawkeyeSports.com host Laura VandeBerg meets with former Hawkeye football players Dallas Clark and Tim Dwight to discuss a collaborative project with former Iowa State Cyclones team members who are joining together to build homes for people in Haiti who have been displaced due to recent natural disasters. The Sukup Safe T Home is featured in… Continue reading Homes for Haiti – Sukup Safe T Home – Iowa Football Service Project
Inspiring Commercial from Principal – “Renovation”
Inspiring Advertising Businesses are repurposing their advertising and marketing budgets to create inspiring advertising and uplifting stories. The following ad from Principal Financial Group is an example. For more, visit ResourcesForLife.com/Inspiring-Advertising.