Causes of jaundice. Jaundice is caused by a build-up of a substance called bilirubin in the blood and tissues of the body. Any condition that disrupts the movement of bilirubin from the blood to the liver and out of the body can cause jaundice. Bilirubin Bilirubin is a waste product created when red blood cells break down.
Terry Rouse of Kansas City, Mo., is building a tiny house in downtown Kansas City Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2015. T. Rob Brown T. Rob Brown/Special to the Star. Jason Hatton, with Second Life Studios, works on a window on Thursday, June 4, 2015, for a tiny house at Cherry Street and 27th Terrance in Kansas City.
Called the Tipsy Tiny House, this home from West Seattle has been designed by its owner and architect, Chad Kuntz. The house, which is listed on Airbnb and HomeAway, has become a popular pit-stop for travelers. The urban-chic tiny house mixes rustic aesthetics with contemporary design. The overall result is a unique, luxurious getaway capable of accommodating up to three people at any given time. Tipsy Tiny House contains a total of 180-square-feet (16.7-square-meters) spread of over two levels (the main floor and a sleeping loft). The exterior of the home is finished with reclaimed oak siding along with a mix of other hardwoods. The roof is sheathed with seam metal.