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Top 10 Medicinal Plants You Can Grow Yourself

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Finding a cure for your health problems by using natural remedies goes way back in history and people have been using natural remedies since the beginning of time. Of course, in order for these remedies to be efficient you should know something about each plant that can help you feel better. Once you have this basic information, you can decide which of these plants you should grow in your garden and start planting. To give you a few examples basil, marigolds and thyme are among these “miracle” plants, but you will find a Continue reading “Top 10 Medicinal Plants You Can Grow Yourself” »

DIY Doggy Cooling Vest

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Walking your dog on a hot summer day can be a real torture for your furry friend. If only you could help him cool a bit and feel more alive on summer days. There actually is a great solution for this problem and its name is Cooling Doggy Vest. This is a DIY project, so you will need to find some free time and design the vest for your dog. You can use an old pair of pants and transform them, so you won’t have to spend money on textiles. Continue reading “DIY Doggy Cooling Vest” »

How to Start a Fire With a Lemon

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In this video (page 2) I show you how to make fire with a lemon. This is an awesome survival tip that you don´t want to miss. Continue reading “How to Start a Fire With a Lemon” »

10 Awesome Refurbished Chairs

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Here’s a cute idea! Look at these unique items made of old chairs. Do-it-yourselfers are creating beautifully refurbished chairs that reflect their own personal style from wild and funky to elegant and modern. You can completely customize your office chair to match your decor and style, and it will only take you a few hours! Continue reading “10 Awesome Refurbished Chairs” »

Black House Blues: a House Built Out of Love for Blues Music

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In a small Lithuanian village called Kulautuva a beautiful dream home, dedicated to blues music, was built.
Two people in love with music imagined their life together. Their dream was to live in a home where their passion for the blues will be materialized. This was how the Black House Blues concept emerged in a small Lithuanian village called Kulautuva. Built over 170 square meters, this modern sleek house with sharp lines is dressed in a dark skin in order to expose its pristine interior. Architects of Studija Archispektras came with a design concept that will encourage owners to express their artistic skills as much as they wish. Continue reading “Black House Blues: a House Built Out of Love for Blues Music” »

Backyard Projects for Kids: DIY Race Car Track

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Playing outside is a crucial part of development for any human beings. With urban landscape taking much of space reserved for unrestricted play, the ones who have a backyard are blessed. Your creative area has just gotten larger and the next DIY project will let you tap into that. Playing with cars is a thing kids usually like. But once they will see the race car tracks you’ve set up in your backyard, they will love it instantly. The project is quite easy to complete, as you can see in the pictures. Continue reading “Backyard Projects for Kids: DIY Race Car Track” »

Portable Cot Bed for Kids

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Sleeping over or going out camping are some situations you will usually encounter as a parent. For these to go smoothly, you should be prepared, both emotionally as well as logistically. This featured child-size portable sleeping cot is the perfect aid. Made from durable all-steel frame and a reinforced canvas bed liner, the bed will provide with the desired comfort. Your kid or any other parent’s child aged between 2 and 5 that might come over will sleep safely 7 inches off the ground. Continue reading “Portable Cot Bed for Kids” »

Wood Burning Campstove

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How would you like to have your own stove while camping? This Wood Burning CampStove is the best choice for a camping and for a family that wants to live off the grid. Thanks to its lightweight, you can easily pack it in your backpack, take it with you while hiking and cook a delicious meal once you settled down. The best part? You don’t need to use any fuel, as you can just collect twigs and burn them in order to cook a meal. You can also use the CampStove to charge your gadgets as it once you light it up, it also generates energy.  Continue reading “Wood Burning Campstove” »

12 DIY Smokehouse Ideas

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Having a smokehouse in the backyard can be a real advantage, as you can have freshly smoked meat and even preserve food at any time. You could argue that you already have a BBQ grill in your backyard, but a smoker is much larger and will give a really authentic flavor to your food. There are many types of home built smokers it only depends on your needs and space which one suits you better. For example, you can make a DIY smokehouse in your backyard or even better, a brick smokehouse. Continue reading “12 DIY Smokehouse Ideas” »


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