On The Move

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Tree-mendous

A study conducted by Lancaster University found mature trees in gardens by busy roads can reduce air pollution by up to 50% and deaden road noise by 6-10 decibels. And that’s not all, trees have also been shown to reduce stress, increase positivity and help speed recovery from illness.

Plant

Plants like bromeliads can remove over 80% of impurities from the air. House plants can also help reduce humidity.

Great Outdoors

If you prefer something more rural, the world’s largest treehouse was built in Crossville, Tennessee in 1993.

The house had 10 floors, covered 3,000 square metres and was supported by 6 oak trees. Horace Burgess spent 14 years building his dream home that even included an indoor basketball court!

But in 2012 local fire marshals closed it down as the wooden structure posed a fire hazard.

Mouse House

Located in Conwy, Wales, Britain’s smallest house is just 182cm wide (5’9”), 304cm deep and 312cm (10’2”) high.

Built in the 16th century the two-story house’s last occupant was 6’3” fisherman Robert Jones. The house is still standing and is now a tourist attraction.

Paint It Black

American property website Zillow found that houses with black doors sell for more money.

Not Yellow

Similar UK studies have found houses with yellow doors sell for the least amount. In Scotland it was traditional to paint your front door red to celebrate making the final payment on your mortgage.

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