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Grain Bin Cabin – Alternative Home Plans

 

This grain bin cabin plan is in fact a very cool house plan that can be built easily and it will keep its owner warm in cold winters, a cool on hot summer days. This cabin is designed by architect, Mark Clipsham and has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. It is the ideal tiny house for a couple or the perfect weekend home for a family. The most interesting part about this plan is that Clipsham imagined two grain bins, one inside the other and the space Continue reading “Grain Bin Cabin – Alternative Home Plans” »

Vintage Grain Silo House in New Jersey

Grain silos are not what they used to be. Actually, the idea of turning them into houses is not new, but dating back from 1940s! When the world was at war, many visionaries imagine what would it be like to live in the place you deposit grains. Sure, back in the days there were useful because they could be used as bomb shelters. Continue reading “Vintage Grain Silo House in New Jersey” »

Three Railway Carriages Have Been Converted Into Three Holiday Homes

Transforming unusual structures into neat homes is a really creative endeavor. The example set by this couple in North Yorkshire can be multiplied all over the world. Railway carriages almost half a century old turned into superb holiday homes are an inspiration. Carol and Mark Benson had a great idea and turned it into Continue reading “Three Railway Carriages Have Been Converted Into Three Holiday Homes” »

Caterpillar Crate Planter – This is SO cute!

DIRECTIONS: #1Start off by spaying your wood crates lime green #2. Spray your small wood discs bright orange and pink #3. Paint your small clay pots white and add black centers #4. Once everything is dry you can begin assembling #5. Using a strong adhesive, glue wood discs randomly to the crates

Container Shelter: Quick DIY Installation

The container shelters are specially designed to be mounted between two containers. These container shelters protect materials and vehicles against weather influences. The economical and durable storage solution can also be used as a workplace. The space is fully closable with the optional front and back walls. Continue reading “Container Shelter: Quick DIY Installation” »

Bicycle Tire Dome

This is a nice use of bike rims. I took a bunch of bike wheels and zip-tied them together into a dome. How does it look? … leave a comment.

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How to Make a Pom Pom Ottoman for Your Home

Upcycle projects are always very exciting as you can see the transformation of an old object into something new and stunning in just a few hours. These project are also highly satisfying because you won’t have to spend a lot of money on them and they are fun to make. Such is this next project that will teach you how to turn an old tire into a cool new ottoman with the use of pom-poms. For this project, you are going to need a used and cleaned tire, masking tape, your tool box, Continue reading “How to Make a Pom Pom Ottoman for Your Home” »

Make Your Own Lace Pottery

The art of pottery is not easy to master and this is why the product result can look pretty fascinating. Maggie Weldon, who has her own pottery studio in North Karolina, makes the most beautiful lace-patterned pottery ever! In order to create her art pieces, she uses clay and left-over pieces of lace which help her transfer beautiful patterns onto ceramics. Continue reading “Make Your Own Lace Pottery” »

Creating Your Off-Grid Homestead: Practical Advice

Are you thinking about going off the grid? Congratulations!!! It will be the adventure of your life! Creating Your Off-Grid Homestead is a book writed by Teri Page, a wife who decited to live off the grid with her husband and their two young children. She decited to write this book to help you start your own off-grid homesteading journey. In it you’ll learn: Continue reading “Creating Your Off-Grid Homestead: Practical Advice” »


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