Japanese technique of preserving/antiquing wood
Ancient practices can seem a bit strange nowadays, but some of them are surprisingly effective. Such is this next technique, an ancient Japanese one that helps you preserve wood with the use of fire. This seems quite odd at first, but let us tell you more about it. The process is ...
Dome Homes Made from Inflatable Concrete Cost Just $3,500
Inflatable concrete homes, sounds like something from a science-fiction movie when in fact it is reality. Inflatable concrete, is a material created with the use of new technology and these next dome homes below resemble houses from an ancient time. The concrete Binishell dome homes ...
Fire-proof Sleeping Bag for Homeless People Invented by a Teenager
The increasing number of homeless people have inspired Emily Duffy (15), a student from Desmond College, to develop a project that she presented at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition at the RDS, Dublin, where some of the brightest ideas of young people are shown. The ...
How to Recycle Jeans into a Garden Apron
It might seem easier to throw away old jeans, but it’s actually more productive to repurpose them in more creative ways. For instance, a simple DIY project can be implemented with little effort. We present you the jeans recycled into garden apron! You’re only a few cuts away from ...
Keep Your Cat Safe and Happy With “Catio Spaces”
Living in a house and having a cat can make it difficult for you to keep your pet indoors. Apartment cats are different from house cats, as the space available to them is different, so house cats might be tempted to go outdoors. But that’s not very safe, as they are lots of ...
Eco-friendly battery made from salt and water last 10 times longer
Did you know of this alternative battery that is made from salt and water? It’s the invention of Jay Whitacre, who won the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Prize of $500,000. The battery was named Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) and was developed with the use of non-toxic materials, such as ...
Tower Log Home Design
Log homes are definitely architectural pieces that can express extravagance.The work is simply superb. It’s even more impressive when you come to think that the entire residence was built with handcrafted logs. Discover the wonder of unique comfort and resort hospitality in the ...
A Coffee Cup That Has Native Seeds Embedded Within The Material To Be Used For Reforestation In Your Local Communities.
Taking care for the environment proves to be much easier than thought about decades ago. A biodegradable coffee cup embedded with seeds that grow into trees may have sounded like science-fiction a few years back, but now it’s a reality! The idea comes from California-based company ...
Orwell Cabin Bed: Transform Your Sofa Into A Fortress Of Privacy
Remember that time during your childhood when you used to build tents or forts out of the bed or sofa? If you do, you definitely had a typical childhood! Also, this will probably trigger more memories for you. The Orwell Sofa is the grown-up version of a home-made fortress. It was ...
