Wanting a DIY project which will challenge some of you building skills? A man found a little flatbed trailer in the blackberry bushes. What began as a small camp trailer soon evolved into a little gypsy wagon.  He tore the railings and sideboards off and replaced the bed with treated 2X6 lumber. Take a look for more details… Continue reading “My Little Romany Wagon” »

Spending time outdoors with your children is always a great idea, but you need to find an activity that will keep them interested. If you plan to organize a small get-together with your friends in your backyard and want your children to be there too, you should create a private corner for them. This can be done easily, by applying this next idea, a picnic sand table. While you sit and chat with your friends, you children could be playing right near you, so you can keep an eye on them and they won’t get bored. Continue reading “Picnic Sand Table” »

Wouldn’t it be nice if your art project would be transformed into a huge urban renewal project? Well, in Rotterdam, the local collective Mothership is doing exactly that. The floating forest of trees draws inspiration from Jorge Bakker’s `In Search Of Habitus` project. What began as a simple tree set to grow on water, with a special platform made for it, is now becoming literally a forest! The example given by the artist has been multiplied and thus transformed into a lung of fresh air right on water. Continue reading “A Floating Forest: Urban Installation in Rotterdam” »

Here’s a cute project for your children: a chair slipcover transformed into a play kitchen. This project is so great because you don’t need a large space to implement it, and your child can play in any corner of the house, even outdoors. The idea consists of a simple chair and a cover that is transformed into a tiny kitchen. How, you may ask? By using fabric, your sewing skills and some fabric paint. Then you can start assembling the play kitchen and add each element of it, from the stove, Continue reading “DIY Kids Kitchen Slipcover” »

Did you know that pineapples are one of the world’s healthiest fruits? Besides having antioxidant properties, they can also help you lose weight in a noninvasive way. That’s why this next recipe will quickly become your favorite party snack or evening meal. It is a delicious pineapple salsa, having all the right ingredients so you won’t have to feel guilty after eating the whole bowl. The salsa has a sweet and salty taste, so it is perfect as a side dish for grilled chicken or salmon. Continue reading “Pineapple Salsa Recipe: A delicious combination of sweet and spicy” »

Urban fruit trees are hybrid species with vertical crowns, ideal for confined spaces of the city, namely balconies, terraces or gardens with small area. Besides the practical role that they have, these fruit trees have an aesthetic value, bringing a touch of vitality and energy to areas listed above. They are also a good option for curbs different alignments in courtyards or gardens which are more spacious. But let’s explore the types of columnar trees that you can find out there. Continue reading “Columnar Fruit Trees: Ideal for growing in tubs on patios or balconies” »

Having a garden is a blessing in disguise. For starters, you have your own place for relaxation. Then, it can be best used for tons of fun activities as well as developing skills for toddlers. This is where the DIY garden treasure jars project comes into good use. The following materials will be involved in the assembly: a few used glass jars with lids, flat-bottom marbles or decoupage jars, GE II silicone sealant (apply at least 1/4″ thick). Continue reading “DIY Garden Treasure Jars” »

How would you like to build some planters for your home that are not only efficient but also creative? If you have lots of plants and home and want to store them in a cool way, you should try one of the ideas below. All the planters featured below are made out of recycled materials, so you will also be cleaning your home and having fun in the same time. Apparently you can make planters out of small boxes, light bulbs, kitchen utensils and even egg shells. There are only a few examples to make you more curious. Continue reading “20+ Clever DIY Containers For Planting” »

Laying eggs comes naturally for chickens, so it’s no rocket science when dealing with this issue. But in order to provide the best products, even egg production can be a well-documented and managed activity. So, nesting boxes are something you should really consider if you wish to offer the deserved amount of comfort for your chooks and the best of quality for the final eggs. The ones suggested here are inexpensive nesting boxes, which you can make out of materials already lying around the house. Continue reading “Top 10 Chicken Nesting Boxes” »