This Guy’s Roommate Left Him With A Complete Mess. What He Did In Return Is Totally Awesome.

Having a roommate can be tricky business. You’re basically living in close quarters with a friend (or even a stranger) and mutually promising not to be a terrible person. Sometimes, rooming situations can be wonderful. At other times? Not so great.

One guy’s roommate decided to flee this apartment and his rental agreement without giving warning. He stiffed his old roommates on his portion of the rent, but that’s not all.

He also left this mess behind, along with an atrocious paint job.
They decided to do something about it. They painted the walls with 2 cans of primer.
With all of the primer needed to cover the old paint job, the new one really popped with only one coat of paint.
Since the roommate would no longer be there, the friends he abandoned went ahead and destroyed his stuff and set it on the curb.
The old roommates decided to paint a mural on the wall. First, they printed out the design on a transparent sheet.
Then, after buying a projector online for $30, they had an outline ready on the wall.

After painting it, it popped. The mural is the first thing you see when you walk into the apartment.
” I’m really big on internet culture and I liken the anonymity and community of the internet to a flock of birds. A body of motion moving in a general direction but at any moment they can change direction, many can peel away, it can split in half, it’s unpredictable.”
The cost of the disposal, priming and painting? $200.

Source: Reddit

Although losing a roommate (and losing money because of it) can be bad news, painting this mural and re-vamping the apartment was worth the heartache. You might not be able to believe it, but this is the first attempt at a mural this Reddit user ever made.

What a wonderful idea this is! Using a projector, a transparent sheet and an image is a great way to sketch out a mural on the wall. Share this awesome process by clicking below.

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After A Heart Attack At 40, Normal Living Made No Sense To This Woman. What She Did Is Awesome.

Dee Williams only owns 305 possessions. That might not seem like much… but then consider what you have simply in your kitchen cabinets. You probably well exceed that number quickly.

She doesn’t own very much because she leads a very simple life in a very small house. Her home is only 84 square feet.

Ten years ago she was inspired to downsize (and she took downsizing seriously). Dee had a heart attack and was told she had cardiomyopathy, a fatal condition. Instead of paying a 30 year mortgage and stressing herself out with the upkeep of her three bedroom house, she sold it. She was going to enjoy life.

After taking a trip to an impoverished aread of Guatemala, she was inspired to live “smaller” than what she was. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
Her health issues inspired her to make the big (small) move. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
So, she bought a trailer, drew up some house plans and put everything into action. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
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Most of her friends thought she was a kook. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
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Now, she helps run Portland Alternative Dwellings, a company that provides resources for building tiny houses. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
Once her house was finished, she parked it next to a friend’s house… Stuart Isett for The New York Times
Then, the shared backyard became a group living room, or The Compound, as they called it. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
Ms. Williams used to hitch her home to a truck and drive it to workshops, but now she is more of a homebody. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
Dee knows that the tiny house works for now, but it may not work forever. When her brother visits there is barely room for his backpack. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
She also knows that she still has her heart condition. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
In a book she wrote about her house, The Big Tiny, she talks about her life in the house. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
She describes what it’s like to be inside that house: smelling raw cedar and knotty pine; listening to the weather. Stuart Isett for The New York Times
“In a big house, it’s easier to ignore what’s going on outside,” she said. “Or you’re constantly trying to compete with nature through your thermostat. I’m more into collaborating with nature now.” Stuart Isett for The New York Times
Her life is simpler now, with less worries. Stuart Isett for The New York Times

Learning to simplify your life and take things slowly can really add value and happiness to your days. Living in a tiny house certainly isn’t for everyone, but hearing about Dee’s journey is inspiring. If you’d like to learn more about her awesome project, buy her book!

(H/T New York Times)

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This Guy Created Something AWESOME In His Backyard. Here’s How You Can Do It Too.

Leisha, the creator of popular DIY blog Homemade Toast, recently posted this awesome and handy guide on how to make a completely leak-proof water blob for the whole family to enjoy in the warm summer months.
What you’ll need to make your very own water blob is an iron, painter’s plastic, parchment paper and a tiny bit of duct tape…oh and water of course!
Follow these easy steps and your kids will be having the time of their lives this summer:
This is how you can make your own completely leak-proof water blob.
The secret ingredient to this guide is an iron. You’ll be using it to melt the ends of the painter’s plastic together to form a leak-proof seal.
First start with a long piece of parchment paper.
Fold it in half, length-wise and draw a line about 2-inches out from the fold. This will be your guide of how far into iron.
Begin with the edge of plastic opposite of its fold, starting at the corner. Open up your parchment and place your plastic inside, aligning it to the fold of the parchment.
Then, fold the parchment back over.
Now, use your hot iron to slowly melt the plastic together by running the iron across the line of your parchment. IMPORTANT: Do not let the iron touch the bare plastic – it will melt a hole in it, and will make a huge mess all over your iron!
Let it cool for a few seconds before removing the parchment, then continue to seal all of the edges.

Now, carefully cut a small slit in the folded end of the plastic, near the corner.

Place the hose in a few feet, and prop the corner up so that the water does spill out while you fill your water blob. It will take about 30 minutes to fill about 8-inches deep.

Seal off the hole with a piece of duct tape – or use your iron and parchment to melt the edge! I opted for duct tape because I plan on using it again a few times.

Pro tip: You can add food coloring with the water to make it bluer.


How awesome does that look? That water blob would keep kids entertained for hours. For more detailed guidelines check out the original post by Leisha on Homemade Toast.
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These 29 Unbelievable Backyards Are Way Too Awesome For Words. I’m So, So, So Jealous.

The best part about owning your own home isn’t the satisfaction you get from knowing that you can provide for yourself and your loved ones… it’s knowing that you can do whatever you want to it.

If you have room in the back yard, you should seriously consider building any of the things on this list. Your inner child will thank you when you’re spending time in your custom-built pirate ship and throwing water balloons at your neighbors.

1.) A cool backyard luge: Long Island dad Jay Venini built this masterpiece for his kids.
2.) A wiffle ball stadium: Named Riley Field, this mini stadium regularly hosts games in Mumford, NY.
3.) A backyard roller coaster: Grandpa John Ivers built the “Blue Flash” for his grandkids. He is the king grandpa.
4.) An ice hockey rink: You might want to own a zamboni for this one.
5.) An incredible water slide for thrill seekers: It’s also incredibly dangerous. But still cool.
6.) A treehouse that tops most houses: The house Steve and Jeri Wakefield built for their grandsons has a zipline, climbing wall and slide. So jealous.
7.) A treehouse inspired by Dr. Seuss: Seuss was a dangerous architect, so you might have to tone down his houses a little.
8.) A personal Hobbit house: Architect Peter Archer built this for a big J.R.R. Tolkein fan. Totally worth it.
9.) A miniature pirate ship: Red Beard’s revenge goes for $52,000. (Which could probably buy a real, small boat.)
10.) An adorable windmill playhouse: This one only costs $38,000.
11.) A sprawling model of Paris, France: This was built using recycled materials Gerard Brion found.
12.) An above-ground, see through pool: This pool by Andres Remy Architects will show you how awkward your swimming really looks.
13.) An in-ground trampoline: This takes trampolining to a whole new level.
14.) An intimate fairy tale castle: It took Heinz and Hildegard Schonewolf of Dudweiler, Germany 37 years to build this. Good luck building your own.
15.) An inflatable movie screen: Pool parties just got a lot more awesome.
16.) An oversized hammock: This is for serious relaxation.
17.) A bike/skate park: Pro BMX rider Mike Spinner built this 11,000 square foot park behind his house.
18.) A water slide: Walking down to the pool is SO boring.
19.) An old west town: Dentist Jimmy Helms spent 14 years building this awesome western town.
20.) A stage: Your kids’ plays will seem WAY more legit on this thing.
21.) An epic an adventurous swing set: This swing at the edge of a cliff in Baños, Ecuador is one of a kind… and terrifying.
22.) A spaceship: Awesome dad Jon Howell built this spaceship for his son. It makes me jealous.
23.) A sandy beach entry to a pool: Pretending you’re on vacation in the tropics just got a lot easier.
24.) Harry Potter tree houses: J.K. Rowling built these for her children. They are amazing.
25.) A special reading nook: Not only is it a playhouse, but it also encourages reading.
26.) An oversized checkers set: Board games can be a physical activity, too.
27.) A working train: Only the luckiest of kids have nonsense like this.
28.) A lazy river: Getting anything done is impossible at this house.
29.) A giant pool table: Retired fighter Steve Wienecke built this oversized pool table in his backyard. His life is awesome.

(H/T BuzzFeed)

Growing up without a custom tree house, mini hockey rink or lazy river doesn’t mean you can’t have those things as an adult. You don’t need to be a kid to enjoy any of these awesome ideas. These are too awesome not to be shared – click on the button below!

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