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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Climate justice: Why adaptation to warming oceans won't lift all fishing boats    The Christian Science Monitor

Have you run out of designs to make the best Sims 4 house you possibly can, or maybe you're looking for a new project to test your skills? Well, why not try out some of these cool Sims 4 build ideas… Building your Sims a house to live out their days in is half the fun of the game, depending on who you ask. Before you even press play and let your Sims loose, you're tasked with creating your very own home. One day you might be creating a lavish mansion for your career-driven Sim to work their way up the career ladder, the next, a tiny house built around efficiency for a family of Sims, or maybe even a beautiful mountain cabin with killer interior for a retired couple living out their dream. The possibilities are endless with The Sims 4 Build Mode, but sometimes you can hit a wall and end up asking yourself what's next? Well, we've created a list of Sims 4 house ideas that will help you on your way to that next big build. The Sims 4 house ideas Here are some cool...

LiteHouse Shelters' tiny houses are fully insulated and modular. Because they can be assembled into structures of different sizes, creator Brad Griffith envisions entire affordable tiny house villages constructed from his design in the future. (Credit: LiteHouse Shelters) As the homelessness crisis deepens its impact across the U.S., Washington State designers are improving tiny house designs with the goal of bringing more people into shelter. The first time I stepped into a tiny house constructed for emergency shelter, I was struck by how thin the plywood walls were. And yet, those walls and the roof above them offered so much more protection from the rain and wind than a tent would. While admittedly imperfect, for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, life in a tiny house village provides a level of security and stability they may not have known for years or, in some cases, decades. As tiny house villages continue to be scaled up as an emerge...

The new lodges are part of a £3m investment into Raywell Hall Country Lodges in East Yorkshire, and include Love Island-style day beds, hot tubs and gazebos. They are set in the grounds of a 19th Century manor at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds Way in the village of Raywell, near Cottingham. The holiday park, which is run by Hoseasons, is now a romantic getaway thanks to the lodges which feature solid steel-framed gazebos, cabana-style day beds, super-sized patios, hot tubs and undercover seating areas to provide an extra level of luxury and indulgence. The new lodges feature Love Island-style day beds And of course if couples ever make it away from the site, then there are plenty of romantic sites nearby, with the beautiful Yorkshire coast and North Yorkshire Moors not far away. Love Island, which is broadcast on ITV2, has become a smash hit in recent years and features singletons heading to a luxury villa to find love, and shows contestants lounging on day beds and relaxing in hot tu...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Longboat Key couple finish renovation on historic Whitney Beach cottage    YourObserver.com

These days, people have gotten really creative with their dwellings. From converted buses to tiny houses, the place where you hang your hat can be much more than a traditional house or apartment building. Looking for a place to live with a rustic feel? Look no further than the "barndominium." People are taking barns and converting them into homes. The barn-condo hybrid is generally low-cost, low-maintenance and energy-efficient, thanks to the already existing structures they often utilize and the materials they are made from. "Barndominiums" Have Evolved Over Time Although they may now be trendy, they're not exactly new. Farmers and craftspeople have been living in the same structures where they raised livestock or have used for other functions for many years. "Farmers and ranchers find it appealing because of the convenience it offers them," said Matt Peden, real estate agent and owner of Australia-based Independent Property Group. "They ...

Airbnb Let's face it, after the year we've had, checking into an Airbnb with a hot tub sounds like a dream. Fortunately, the UK is packed with city and rural boltholes where you can soak in a bubbling hot tub during a restful staycation. To help you bring a little R&R into your post-lockdown life, we've rounded up the best Airbnbs with hot tubs for a mini-break, whether your plans involve escaping as a couple, with friends or the family in tow. BROWSE AIRBNBS WITH HOT TUBS With self-catering breaks now allowed and things getting ever so slightly back to normal across Britain, there's never been a better time to book a blissful getaway at home - and a hot tub is the ultimate luxury to add to your staycation. It gives you a place to unwind under the stars after long days of exploring a new destination (with a glass of bubbly in hand, of course), or somewhere wonderfu...