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Unique and Handmade Wooden Egg Holder

This is a good idea to know which eggs are freshest. 7 day egg rack, each shelf represents a day, so it is easy to keep track of the eggs that were first and last. Super simple to make, and hung with a french cleat. What do you think?

Get best gift for your Grandma. –> 7 day egg rack Continue reading “Unique and Handmade Wooden Egg Holder” »

How To Build A Potting Bench (FREE-plan)

In the following you can learn how to create a great place for potting plants and gardening chores by building this tough, good-looking potting bench. This one is built from cedar to hold up to years of use outdoors. It looks so good that you might decide to use it as a serving station on your deck or patio, too. Continue reading “How To Build A Potting Bench (FREE-plan)” »

Green Screen House

The best type of design is that one which is both functional and aesthetically pleasing and the greatest designers manage to implement both of these features. Saitama, Japan based Hideo Kumaki Architect Office designed this amazing house with a green screen and created a harmonious blend of nature with architecture. The green screen was designed in Continue reading “Green Screen House” »

Rainwater Harvesting Tank

Living a more sustainable life is a goal many people hope to reach one day. Recycling, using natural resources without harming or poisoning the environment can become a way of living and it has lots of benefits. If you’re looking to go on this path, than this rainwater reuse tank system can help you get started. The Atlantis reuse system has proven to be effective in providing a regular supply of clean water for both domestic and commercial use. The way it works is pretty simple, as the water flows from the land Continue reading “Rainwater Harvesting Tank” »

Handcrafted Wooden Toys

Grandpa Charlie had a workshop in his basement where he used to make the most awesome handmade wooden toys. Sadly, the workshop is closed now, since his custom made toys were hard and expensive to ship securely, but you will still find tons of inspiration just by browsing through his old blog. The wooden toys displayed here vary from small trucks, to cars and even trains. Most of them were made out of cherry and walnut wood and each and every detail was carefully sculpted in order to resemble Continue reading “Handcrafted Wooden Toys” »

The Intellectual Tiny Home

‘The Intellectual’ is a 40-foot container loaded with personality. Inspired by an experienced tiny homeowner who adds function and utility and a California designer who brings style and quality. Together they bring you an intellectual 320 sq. ft. oasis that functions flawlessly as a tiny home or an accessory dwelling unit. Continue reading “The Intellectual Tiny Home” »

Shipping Container Tiny House

A 40′ shipping container tiny house built by Backcountry Containers, located outside Houston, Texas. The home was featured on Tiny House, Big Living! Haven’t seen the episode yet? Catch it on HGTV June 5. Continue reading “Shipping Container Tiny House” »

How to Make a Vermicomposting Flush Toilet

Quinta do Vale is an an off-grid permaculture project of 2.5ha in the mountains of Central Portugal and an evolving demonstration/experimentation site for many aspects of sustainable living.
They created a composting toilet system with a flush toilet, a worm-composting bin and a filter bed. Nothing is wasted and the garden is given nutrient dense organic matter. Continue reading “How to Make a Vermicomposting Flush Toilet” »

The Freest States For Off-Grid Living

This edition of Freedom in the 50 States presents a completely revised and updated ranking of the American states based on how their policies promote freedom in the fiscal, regulatory, and personal realms.
This edition again improves upon the methodology for weighting and combining state and local policies in order to create a comprehensive index. Authors William Ruger and Jason Sorens introduce many new policy variables suggested Continue reading “The Freest States For Off-Grid Living” »


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