Imagine a trip around the country with no budget for fuel! Yes, this is possible now thanks to this impressive motorhome. The RV company Dethleffs has done something people couldn’t even dream of with this Iveco Daily Electric chassis. The car is perfectly capable of offering you off-grid status. There are solar panels installed, not only on the roof but on each side as well, Continue reading “This Solar-Powered RV Runs Without Fuel Or Charging Stations” »

These leaf scoops are excellent for transporting and spreading compost and mulch. Sized perfectly to fit all yard bags and trash cans, the closed scoop design keeps small items from slipping out.
Use one as a rake to gather stray leaves to stack for easy bagging or mulching. These really are the extra pair of hands you have been looking for. This is available in the link below… Continue reading “Large Hand Held Rakes for Fast Leaf & Lawn Grass Removal” »

Urban areas are not very appropriate for eco-gardening, as the environment is not a suitable one. But John Walker has found an ingenious way to eco-fit your garden and shares the secret it all in his book ‘How to Create an Eco Garden’. The essential part, as the article says, is to incorporate some key elements in your garden that will help it become more sustainable and eco-friendly. There is an example of a transformed garden in the article, so you can take a look at the image for extra info. Continue reading “How to eco-fit your garden” »

Would you like to make your garden more attractive to you and passers-by? Then here is a cool project to try out when you have a spare afternoon: a stained glass garden spinner. The project is an easy one, especially now to that you have the tutorial on the following link. First of all, you are going to need a wheel to use as a base for your spinner. Then you will have to concentrate on the paper pattern for the triangle that you are going to use between the spokes. Continue reading “Bicycle Wheel Mosaic: A Genius Way to Repurpose An Old Bicycle Wheel” »

Just imagine how it would be to live without electrical power! Total chaos, as we became so dependent on this power source that we can’t even imagine life without it. But in case there would be a natural disaster or another survival scenario, would you know what to do and how to replace electricity? Just think about your ancestors for a second and that fact that they managed to live without electricity or found a way to solve the lack of it. The best example is to take a look at the alternatives they found for a refrigerator, an appliance that is present in our everyday lives. Continue reading “5 Forgotten Ways To Keep Food Cold Without Electricity” »

With the cold season approaching with each passing day, there are lots of things you should prepare for, like firewood. To be more precise, splitting firewood! Sure, the good old axe is a solution most people resort to. But there are alternatives to this manual driven activity. There’s the Logmatic Wedge Axe or the Continue reading “Different Designs for Splitting Logs” »

Making something of value for your neighborhood may seem like a tough job, even an impossible one for some. But this idea from IKEA might just prove to go the distance. The Garden Sphere you can see in the photo or The Grow Room as it is called, can be successfully used to grow food. The innovative design and smart use of space will prove Continue reading “IKEA Releases Free Designs For A Garden Sphere That Feeds A Neighborhood” »

Hempcrete is a versatile, energy-efficient natural insulation material, useful for walls, roofs, and floors. Made from the inner stem of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder, it is a very strong, lightweight and breathable alternative to manufactured insulations. Essential Hempcrete Construction is a fully-illustrated practical guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finishing. Continue reading “Essential Hempcrete Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide” »

Oftentimes artists complain about lack of space for practicing or even creating art. Instead of telling others his sorrow, Fernando Abellanas took action. His studio will astound you! Under a bridge in Valencia, Spain is where he began setting up this amazing studio. It’s actually a tiny moveable workspace, operated by a hand crank from one side of the bridge to the other. The artist says it sees the Continue reading “A Secret Studio Under A Bridge” »