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New Zealand's most decorated Olympian reveals how beach life shaped her journey from a simple schoolhouse childhood to becoming a nine-time Olympic medalist. Home, she says, has always been about family, the ocean, and creating comfort for the people she loves.
House hunters can now skip endless filter clicking and just describe their dream home in plain English. Homes.com's new AI assistant understands requests like "modern kitchen near good schools" and instantly delivers matches.
The humble Buenos Aires home where Diego Maradona grew up in poverty now serves hot meals to struggling families. Volunteers honor the football legend's compassionate spirit by feeding his old neighborhood.
A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.
Two sisters in Pahalgam, Kashmir transformed their family's 1970s vacation home into a sustainable homestay where guests can experience the valley's natural beauty and culture. Yena's Lodge offers riverside stays, local cuisine, and guided tours through one of India's most stunning landscapes.
New research analyzing 143 million home listings proves that going green pays off when it's time to sell. Homes with solar panels are commanding premiums of $10,000, yet most sellers aren't advertising these money-making upgrades.
Two colorful small homes in Omaha are proving that affordable housing doesn't have to mean compromise. At 802 and 618 square feet, these modern homes offer first-time buyers a fresh alternative to overpriced starter homes.
When the LA wildfires destroyed over 6,000 homes in early 2025, 72-year-old artist Ruth Askren found her way to help: painting detailed portraits of lost homes for displaced families. Her childhood neighborhood survived, but she's turning her survivor's guilt into something beautiful.
A couple from Florida bought a crumbling century-old house with rotting stairs and turned it into a showpiece that now inspires their entire Pennsylvania town. Their dramatic transformation will be featured on a historic home tour this month.
Sometimes the best decisions are made on the gloomiest days. When Anita Busby walked into a fog-shrouded Wellington villa nearly 30 years ago, she couldn't even see the famous harbor view, but she knew instantly she was home.
A rundown former general store in Napier, New Zealand has been transformed into a vibrant five-bedroom home after 27 years of love and color. Owner Kim Hands is selling the landmark building but subdividing the land to preserve its historic street frontage for future generations.
A tech journalist spent a decade wrestling with her chaotic smart home setup until an AI coding tool solved it in one afternoon. What normally takes weeks of programming happened in hours.
A new study shows installing UV air filters in home heating systems reduced asthma-triggering microbes by more than 50%. The breakthrough could help millions of children breathe easier at home and in schools.
A son's tribute to his mother has become a thriving food delivery platform connecting nearly 1,000 home cooks across India with people craving authentic, home-cooked meals. Bhookle has delivered over 50,000 meals in Bengaluru alone, turning kitchens into businesses.
After losing her home to a devastating bushfire, Dee-Ann Kelly is rebuilding with earth-packed tyres, bottles, and cans in a fire-resistant Earthship. Thirty-five volunteers from across Australia have gathered to help construct the sustainable home that could change how communities build in fire-prone areas.
A Pennsylvania church is recruiting volunteers for its annual "One Family at a Time" week, where crews tackle home repairs for residents who can't do the work themselves. From June 8-12, volunteers will paint, weatherize, and clean homes across Clinton County.
A UK building society transformed a drafty 1930s semi-detached house into a carbon-negative showcase, proving old homes can exceed modern energy standards. While new UK rules target future construction, 29 million existing homes need similar upgrades to reach net zero.
Home battery storage is getting a smart upgrade. Major portable power companies are creating modular systems that combine the flexibility of portable batteries with the power of whole-home backup.
A cleaning professional showed how to transform a lower-income family's depressing home into a welcoming space for just $300, and millions are grateful someone finally acknowledged their reality. The video has been viewed nearly five million times because it offers hope to the third of Americans living in homes where replacing floors or repainting feels impossible.
Futurists in 1989 predicted what homes would look like in 2020, and they were surprisingly accurate about smart home technology. From voice commands to learning thermostats, the BBC's Tomorrow's World series nailed many of the innovations we use today.
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