In the past barn were to typically used as shelters for animals or as storage units for equipment. But nowadays, more and more people choose barns as their next home and transform them into modern living spaces. This next barn is right in that category, as it has lots of unconventional uses and features. Welcome to Sand Creek Post & Beam, the leading manufacturer of custom designed wood barn and barn home kits. They are a family owned company, located in the heart of rural America at Wayne, Nebraska. Their focus is on post and beam construction, using historic designs, and having exceptional customer service. They had the pleasure of assisting 1,000s of customers Continue reading “You’ll Want To Live In A Barn After Seeing These Barn Homes!” »
If you are the type of person who enjoys all the seasons as well as the great outdoors, then this next piece of news will delight you. Meet the MacLean family, owner of the Farmer’s Daughters store in Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia. For almost 25 years, the business has been in their family, but now, when globalization is hitting hard, there are reasons for concern. They deliver to customers in the entire area, but had to reduce the truckloads due to lack of staff. Teenagers are leaving for more popular regions of Canada or abroad. So, the sisters in charge of the store came up with a creative hiring campaign. They are offering 2 acres of land to anyone who wants to work for them year-round and help grow the community in the process. And because the family currently owns 200 acres of woodland that isn’t being used, there is lots of land to give to potential employees. Taking into account that those with no prior work Continue reading “Cape Breton store offers free land, job to Canadians willing to relocate” »
A bale of hay isn’t just a reason for fun times for kids. You can use hay for all sorts of DIY projects. If you’re looking for material for an eco-friendly dwelling, then bales of hay is your way to go. If you’re planning on building an outdoor swimming pool, then bales of hay are the perfect resource. Any sort of art project can be done easily with bales of hay, whether it’s a large `sculpture` of a Minion, or it’s a larger-than-usual pig or dog of hay! You can use the technique in Continue reading “Cool Project Ideas Made Out Of Bales Of Hay” »
It may come as a surprise to most of people who grow vegetable in their garden, that in the US, it is illegal! At least, that’s what a case in Miami has brought to public light. Bear in mind that we are talking about the front yard, which in the view of the State, represented by attorney Richard Sarafan in the above-mentioned case, is in the legitimate purpose of the government to make it aesthetically pleasing. In other words, your front yard is subject to government guidelines, just as the front of your home is. And there is no `fundamental right to grow vegetables in your front yard`. So if you are planning to grow your own vegetable plant, Continue reading “Judge Rules Government Can Ban Vegetable Gardens Because They’re ‘Ugly’ ( UPDATE!!! )” »
Every parent knows that when children can’t reach items, they become upset. You have to stop the car or reach behind to get the items your child wants. This inconvenience can cause you delays, disruption, and stress. The Snack & Play Travel Tray enhances your driving experience by providing a flat, safe area for your child to eat and play. Fitting most booster seats, the Travel Tray goes wherever your car seat does–even on airplanes. Continue reading “Snack And Play Travel Tray” »
Dutch entrepreneur, named Berend Lens van Rijn specialized in the building of floating homes. His company, Belevari Marine designes beautiful water-based living spaces and they want to introduce this new concept to the residents of Abu Dhabi. Rijn’s creations are more than simple houseboats, they are modern floating home that offer a peculiar sense of freedom and comfort to their owner. These homes come in 4 different designs and the Continue reading “Self-Sustaining Solar-Powered Houseboat” »
Making your bathroom just as you desire might be complicated, especially if there are some structural problems, like there isn’t enough space to put all of your ideas into practice. The next projects suggested here allows you to extend the bathroom without any complex modifications; you just make a pull-out storage behind the shower plumbing wall! That is so creative! This way, you only reach for towel and other supplies when you need. Continue reading “Pull-Out Bathroom Storage Behind The Shower Plumbing Wall” »
Providing your chickens with the proper amount of security as well as comfort isn’t hard but it requires some effort from your part. That entails offering them a house to call their own! Making a chicken coop is not the most complex DIY project but you will need to roll up your sleeves a bit. Continue reading “DIY Fairytale Cottage Chicken Coop” »
Here’s a great garden bed idea for those who have a small garden and want to grow vegetables. This tiered Cedar raised garden bed might just be perfect for you! The top two tiers (21 inches and 14 inches, respectively) offer the perfect depth for growing deep-rooted vegetables and plants. At 7 inches, the bottom tier is just right for growing most vegetables and other plants. The dovetail design means assembly is quick and easy. Simply slide the boards into place and add soil for a secure frame. The kit assembles as follows: 1) Slide together the first tier and then add the soil. 2) Slide together the second tier and place it on the first, and then add the soil. 3) Slide together Continue reading “Tiered Cedar Raised Garden Bed” »
