A man is making tiny homes on wheels to provide innovative shelter for unhoused people—inspired after his brother become homeless. Ryan Donais started building the portable homes in July, concerned about the levels of homelessness in his city of Toronto, Canada, where he was seeing a huge growth in the “tent towns” popping up around the city.

I’m Creating Tiny Homes to End Sleeping on the Street After My Brother Became Homeless

Distractify

Just because it cost a lot of money doesn't mean it's any good. That's something this home inspector, who goes by Inspector Guy (@everyones.junk.drawer) on TikTok highlighted with a $1.4 million home he had to assess.He begins his video with what sounds like an earnest question as to what a $1.4 million cabin that was newly renovated for $500k offers buyers. And if you don't care about spoilers, he gives away in a caption for the video that the flippers ended up doing a pretty awful job with their renovations.He writes: "This used to be a pretty beautiful cabin in...

Home Inspector Shocked by $500k House Flip’s Terrible, Unstable, and Dangerous Renovations

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet the happiest little pup who does not let his tough past define him. Scooter, or Scoot for short, is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix pup who was sadly run over by a car, causing permanent nerve damage to the back of his body. Because of this, he is unable to control bodily movements for his back half, forcing him to wear diapers.

Meet Ada: An Adorable Little Pomeranian Searching For Family

The US Sun

A WOMAN has revealed how her husband gave their fence a budget makeover and people are stunned by just how good it looks. Dontrell Black took to social media to show off her new fencing, thanking her hubby for his hard work and letting people know he wasn't available to do it for them.

I wanted more privacy in my garden – my hubby made us a new fence on the cheap and people say it’s a ‘work of art’

Port Royal, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

You know the saying. "All good things must come to an end." And, after a dozen years in business in Port Royal, Fat Patties restaurant has made the announcement that it will be closing up shop with a last day of service on August 24th.

After 12 years, popular local burger joint closing its doors in August

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

There is a lot to learn before building your own tiny home, but for those of us who just like to peruse and fantasize about the tiny house lifestyle—not actually move into one—it’s harmless fun to see what’s out there. (No tools or lumber necessary!) While we’ll probably never get over the fact that you can literally buy a tiny home on Amazon as easily as you’d order anything else, our latest prefabricated home find is particularly exciting because of one unique backyard feature.

This Amazon Tiny House Is Giving ‘Rugged Luxury,’ and It Even Has a Clever Foldable Deck

Distant recently lost various pieces of gear after thieves broke into their RV on a street in Berlin, Germany. You can help them out by donating via GoFundMe. Unbelievably the worst a touring band can experience on one of the last days of our summertour just happened: our RV got broken into and we got robbed. We are calling to your aid to help us recover from a lot of expensive and personal items that have been robbed from us. We have worked many many years collectively and individually to save up for the things that got stolen, like camera gear and laptops. And to then see it get taken away from us is just one of the most devastating things to experience and a major setback for DISTANT and our crew.

Distant Launch GoFundMe Campaign After Thieves Break Into Their RV

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Washington, DC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

21Ninety

If you want to live a longer and healthier life, volunteering might just be the key. Studies show that giving back leads to better health outcomes for people of all ages. There is something euphoric about lending a helping hand. Volunteering increases positive emotions, decreases loneliness and boosts volunteer support.  Volunteering is a unique and… Continue reading 7 Unique Ways To Give Back To Your Community This Fall

7 Unique Ways To Give Back To Your Community This Fall

Florida State

"Shark Tank" is one of those shows that has opened doors of opportunities for many small entrepreneurs. People come up with their start-up ideas and seek investments from the judges by impressing them with their innovative visions. Back in 2013, Johnny Georges, a humble farmer from Florida, appeared on the show and brought forth his idea in front of the "sharks," which can be deemed as a revolution in irrigation techniques for farmers.

Honest farmer humbly explains why he will never hike the price of his products on 'Shark Tank'

InsideEdition

"We feel totally at home here, we feel totally comfortable here," Brittyn Wheeler tells Inside Edition.

University of Mississippi Freshman Roommates Hire Interior Decorator for Their Dorm Room

We'll reveal to you which characters from the popular series really existed. The Ingallses all existed in real life. Laura's parents were really Charles and Caroline, her sisters Carrie, Grace and Mary - just as we knew them from the books and the series. Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in 1867 in the state of Wisconsin. She grew up on a farm together with her three sisters Mary, Carrie and Grace.

'Little House on the Prairie' Characters That Existed In Real Life!

Kansas City, MO

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

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The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Montana State

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

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An ambitious new \"Domes Reimagined\" plan emerges

A new plan for the Mitchell Park Domes would not only rehabilitate the existing Domes, but also create a courtyard and a new building addition and...

An ambitious new "Domes Reimagined" plan emerges

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