1. Iridescent Mirror Frame for your living room

Who doesn’t love a good mirror as a wall art in the living room. However, everything good comes with a price. So, if you are short of budget or want to create something yourself, you can take your regular framed wall mirror, and make an iridescent mirror frame yourself. Break the CD or DVDs into smaller bits and stick them to the frame – that’s it!

2. DIY CD Curtains

If you are a bachelor or a teenage wishing to do up your house in a quirky manner, you will love it. All you need is your old and discarded disks, a drilling machine and a yarn or fishing line. Simply drill a small hole in each of your disks and tie them together in a line. Likewise, keep doing so until you reach the length you want. Thereafter use your creativity and gift yourself the most stunning curtain ever!

3. DIY Coasters with Recycled Disks

Coasters are an extremely important part of any household. And, if the coaster is pretty, it can amp up your dining game to a great extent. So, here’s a simple trick to go sustainable yet elegant (or quirky, up to you!) by introducing hand-painted CD coasters. All you need is some glass paints and brushes. If you are good at painting, these DIY coasters would also serve as a great gift to near-and-dear ones.

4. DIY CD/DVD Wall Art

CDs and DVDs make great wall art. Paint them in various colors and use as a wall display. If you don’t want to take so much trouble, you can also stick a few together in a cluster as it is on any wall, and they look really cool. And, if you are someone who is willing to make that added effort, bring out an old plate and paste broken chunks of CDs or DVDs in a cluttered manner. It makes for exciting wall art that might just be the star of your home.

5. DIY Mosaic Flower Pot

If you love plants and have few at home, it’s time to gift your plant babies a makeover by giving their pots a makeover. Take simple pots and attach broken CDs or DVDs in mosaic format over the pots using glue. You can also use various paints to paint over the art to give it a more polished shape.

Yes, using up your old disks is that easy. So, waste no more and go sustainable on your home decor!

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Modular Treehouse Tents

The Oakland-based company is popular for its modular, custom treehouses. With their modular treehouses, they have also raised over $180,000 from several investors. This amount is for their new franchise – the Treewalkers. This franchise got its funding through StartEngine.

According to the company, Treewalkers is likely to become a worldwide network of modular, rentable treehouses. This will enable investors to offer the various number of treehouses for renting from only a single unit for whole treehouse villages. Even Dustin Feider, the founder of O2 Treehouse, mentioned that their state-of-the-art technology, as well as modular design, provide investors a very low-risk opportunity with a higher return on investment. They are willing to offer everything for nature lovers to have an amazing glamping experience in the treehouses. And, the best part is that these treehouses can be moved to any desired location without a carbon footprint. Hence, it’s a great option for eco-tourists.

Feider has even formed a one-size-fits-all design, which is known as Tetratuss. This design is also easy to modify as per the location and offers lower costs along with elevated platform technology. This further helps them expand a tree’s real estate.

O2 Treehouse Design Methodology

Treewalkers use the O2 Treehouse design methodology. This enables the guests with an opportunity to create a unique bond with nature. So far, the company has created around 85 custom-designed modular structures.

While these luxe treehouses provide you with a great way to reconnect with nature while escaping everyday life, getting one is an economical solution for an average person. Since the eco-tourism industry is on the rise, it’s a great opportunity for investors to grow as well.

Available Temporarily or Permanently

If you want to experience treehouse living for a while, you can organize a rental service for these modular treehouses. But if you want to invest in them and need a permanent modular treehouse, you can consult O2 Treehouse for their expertise.

The company is even planning to start around 5-15 locations through Airbnb for renting a platform before releasing their own O2 Treehouse platform. In the future, they are planning to expand to more locations as well. In the long term, the company is willing to create sustainable, corporate-owned, residential housing developments.

Via: Designboom

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Intellibed Sleep Genius Smart Base makes use of the science of hearing and sound – the sole sensory system that works even while a person is asleep – to activate and regulate the brain’s sleep centers. The best thing about it is that it has made use of research conducted by NASA to get the astronauts a sound sleep. Talking about this innovative sleeping mattress, CEO Colin House says,

As a champion for innovation and technology, we’re on a mission to change this by providing consumers intelligent solutions that help them sleep better, like our Gel Matrix® Mattress and new Sleep Genius Smart Base. The set-up is intended to act as an entire mind and body sleep ecosystem to ‘Treat’ sleep issues, not just ‘Track’ them.

You would be delighted to know that Intellibed makes use of a mobile app to let their clients know their brain’s sleep rhythm, reduce anxiety and ready the body and mind for a profound sleep. The mattress also carries numerous features, like the ‘Treat versus Track’ technology, a built-in soundbar, a connected home integration system, and a premium adjustable base experience system.

If you wish to know more about the Intellibed Sleep Genius Smart Base, do give their website a visit.

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The mansion belongs to Lebanese immigrants, Liza and Jammal Said. Liza loved travelling, and after their marriage in 1980. Jammal had promised to build a plane-shaped home for her one day as a symbol of their love and her love of travel. A contractor himself, Jammal fulfilled his promise made to his lady love in 1999, when the Said family found the perfect location to build their dream home in.

Although the plot was bought in 1999, the construction of this beauty began in 2002. Jammal himself oversaw the entire process so that the result came out to be just perfect. Wanting to fulfill the promise of a plane-house made to his wife, Jammal began work on a 100-foot long plane with a wingspan of 50 feet extending over the sides of the hilltop villa. The airplane structure spans across the entire roof. In fact, it can be called a complete home in itself for the body of the plane features a kitchen and a computer room inside the cockpit that looks out over Abuja. Isn’t that absolutely fantastic?

If the main aero-villa was not all, the property also features a number of other aircraft-styled structures. You would be surprised to know that a smaller, plane-topped guest house and a two-story security booth created to resemble an aircraft control tower have been built right behind the Abuja Airplane House. The right juxtaposition of these two buildings creates a magical appearance, which is absolutely unmatched to any villa we have ever seen. Have you ever been to this part of the world and witnessed this creative magic?

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However, if you are someone who is just initiating your way into the smart home structure, this article is for you. Here, we discuss the set-up process to initiate your Samsung SmartThings Hub and Home Monitoring Kit. Please take a look –

1. Pay attention to your package and read the manual thoroughly

The SmartThings Hub comes in a sturdy square box. Apart from the device, the package also consists of a power outlet, a motion sensor, and two multi-purpose sensors. On removing the Hub from the box, you shall find the device having slots for the power adapter, ethernet cable, and two USBs on one side. In the package, kept underneath the hub, you shall find the plugs you need to set the whole setup up.

2. Follow the instructions on the box

Samsung isn’t really lying when they say it is extremely easy to set up. There are four basic steps provided at the back of the cover, where Samsung has written the steps extremely carefully. While you may not have any problem here, you may face problem while searing for the SmartThing app on your phones. The fact the app is not branded with Samsung in the app stores that makes it pretty difficult to locate. Thereafter, you can follow the app set-up process to make the entire steps easier.

3. Connect your SmartThings device

After you initialize the mobile application, you can now proceed on to the next to them, which is connecting the device. For this, simply plug the ethernet cable into the device, then into your router. Thereafter, plug the power cord into the Hub. You can now plug the power plug into your regular electricity source and tada! The LED light will light up, signaling connection to your device.

4. The LED will cycle through different colors before being ready to be used

This step may take some moments, so don’t worry if you’re watching the pretty light colors for more than 5 and even 15 minutes. Once the LED light stays green, you shall receive a notification on your SmartThings app about the device is ready. Now, you can move onto your first accessory.

5. Plugin the outlet for using the Hub to perfection

The outlet is of prime importance with manifold possibilities. Basically, it will communicate with your SmartThings Hub to do any number of things. You have the liberty to manually turn it on or off with your phone, or you can program what you want it to do when you’re home or away or asleep, or you can schedule certain activities. Simply pair the device now with various outlets, and enjoy your smart home device taking care of your home like no other!

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1. Take one room at a time. Start by clearing the space

The thumb rule of decluttering is to take one room at a time. This will allow you clarity of thought, and take your own sweet time to complete the decluttering process. In case, you have to stop midway, you will have other rooms to fall back on. After you have chosen your room, clear the space. Again, a clear canvas is the best way to imagine and paint on. However, do not just dump all the items together, cluster similar items together. This will make it easier to sort later on.

2. Unleash your imagination, and create a vision for space

How do you want this room to look like? Do you want to rearrange the furniture and give this room a new makeover? Or, do you just want to declutter the area and keep the style akin to the previous one? Asking yourself these questions will help you decide what all items to eliminate and which all to keep.

3. Sort the items in two separate piles

Now, go through each cluster one by one, and segregate the items into two parts – a ‘Vision pile‘ and an ‘outdoor pile‘. The vision pile will comprise of items that you want to utilize further. The outdoor pile will consist of items that you are done with, and want to discard. If there are certain items that might not be of great use but you have great memories attached to it, you can keep it in the vision pile. After all, what’s a home without boundless of memories and emotions!

4. Donate items from the ‘outdoor pile’

Before you trash everything from the ‘outdoor pile‘, try and donate some things from that pile. These could be things that might work nicely but is of no use to you. For example, a beautiful black dress that has perhaps shrunk too much and does not fit you. It might be of great help to someone else. This step will also lower the amount of trash, thereby helping the environment in a small but vital way.

5. Redecorate the room from the final ‘vision pile’

Now that you have been successful in segregating the items based on your requirement, the canvas is all set to be painted in your favorite colors. Do up your room as you had visioned. You will be amazed how easy it will be now to neatly stack and arrange everything. So, all the best!

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1. Expect All Things Vintage To Make A Comeback

The later part of 2019 saw a burst of vintage home decor items and furniture. This trend is expected to magnify in the upcoming year. No; we are not asking you to transform your house into a Gothic mansion. All we are asking you to do is incorporate a statement vintage element or two in your decor, and you shall rock it. Keep the other decor minimal or subdued for the best effect.

2. Reject Geometric, Go For Floral Wallpapers

If you are thinking of changing your wallpapers, know that floral is going to be the essence of the season. If you are an experimenter at heart, you can go for bolder versions of the floral wallpapers, such as metallic and even bolder hues. If you are unsure about its appeal, you can start by using the stick on wallpapers. You can also use the same for your powder bathrooms before you actually use it in your main rooms.

3. No More All-White For Kitchens

The last decade saw a burst of all white furniture and furnishings for kitchens. However, with more interior designers vouching for colored options, including natural wood color, the trend is likely to change. So, if you are looking forward to renovating your kitchen, you can opt for natural colored shelves or floaters and even cabinets. The natural color instills a vibrancy into the kitchen that the all-white ensemble couldn’t present. Alternately, if you love colors, you can make the cabinets in bold, popping hues and keep the rest white. They look pretty striking without tumbling over the aesthetics of the kitchen.

4. Canopy Beds Without Fussy Upholstery

Yes; canopy beds are here to stay. However, this time, it is coming back sans its heavy drapes and chunky headboards. The new beds come with sleek metal or acrylic frames, rendering an absolute minimalist and elegant air about them. So, if you are not in your teens and yet love the idea of canopy beds, the new home decor trends style is sure to mesmerize you!

5. Keep More Arts In Your Kitchen

If you have numerous framed photographs and art, keep some in your kitchen. The idea is to transform the kitchen into a breathable and happy space, and not just a corner to mechanically cook dishes. You can either hang the frames or simply use some of your kitchen shelving for display. We promise you won’t go wrong with this.

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1. The Ho Ho Ho Decor

Instill bouts of fun and laughter to your Christmas decor. For this decor, you would need alphabet lights, and keep them together to spell “Ho Ho Ho”. Add lanterns between each word, and you’re all good to go. You can keep them on the stairs while designing the case with traditional ribbons and leaf streamers.

2. Wreath and Ribbon Decor

Wreaths and ribbons can never go wrong. If you have lesser time in hand to decorate your home, this might just be the perfect decor. Simply tie ribbons (preferably red, keeping with the Christmas spirit) along the staircase and add wreaths at regular intervals. You can also ask your children to help you in doing this.

3. Pompom Stair Garlands

If you want to jazz things up and still keep it minimal, this decor is just for you. However, this will work better if you have a white staircase. Tie green leafy garlands along the staircase. The garland should be bereft of any other color. Once you’re done doing this, add white pompom garland alongside the green one, and you shall be good to go. Make sure the green garland is thick in order to bring in the best effect.

4. Christmas Lyrics on the Back of Stairs

What is Christmas without Christmas carols? We’re sure you have a favorite carol as well. If you want to go minimal and really unique, you can get the lyrics written on the stairs. For this, get the lyrics printed in different fonts, and paste them on the height of the stairs. Make sure to get your measurements right, and the deal is yours. Keep the other stair decorations to a bare minimum for the maximum effect.

5. Snowflake Cutouts for the Wall

If you don’t want the stairs or the staircase to be too busy, you can simply decorate the wall along the staircase with paper cutouts. You can use whatever cutouts you like, but our favorite remains the good old’ snowflake cutouts. Bring your children in to help you with the cutouts, and paste it on the walls. For the stairs, keep it bare minimum with thick leafy garlands or simple ribbons in order to garner the maximum attention towards the snowflakes.

6. Let the Good Ol’ String Lights Create Magic

If you are pressed for time or want to keep it extremely simple, decorate your entire staircase decoration with string lights or pompom lights. You can add a few lanterns on the stairs, and you should be great to go! Merry Christmas!

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Reportedly selling at a price of $89.99, the Wyze Lock is way cheaper from its counterparts from Yale and August. Like any smart lock, the Smart Wyze Lock is also equipped with an HD 1080p smart indoor camera with night vision and a two-way audio system. It has Bluetooth and Zigbee connections inbuilt, which help the device to unlock the regular house deadbolt as and when you like. The device is further supported by a gateway with the lock, which plugs into a nearby wall outlet and connects to your existing Wifi router. This way it stays connected to your regular lock wire-free. Apart from that, Wyze Lock is also bestowed with the superior door ajar setting. This setting tends to understand the position of the door and can let people know if the door has not been locked properly. Although many other counterparts of Wyze Lock has this feature, most require an external sensor to activate this feature.

The lock can be accessed using the same iOS and Android apps as all of Wyze’s other smart home devices. You can use any of those platforms to control the lock and monitor its status. Its smart feature alternatively automatically unlocks the device whenever it detects your smartphone nearby.

The Wyze Lock operates using four AA batteries. According to Wyze Ventures, these four batteries run smoothly for at least six months with regular use until the need to charge or replace them arises. If you have either Alexa or Google Home, you can also use them to operate your Wyze Lock. You can get your Smart Wyze Lock from the app through its early-access program now.

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