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How To Build A Simple Greenhouse

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Are you planning to start seedlings in the spring or extend the season in the fall? The simplest solution for you is building a greenhouse. The process isn’t difficult and if you have a design and building plan, it shouldn’t take a weekend’s worth of work. For this DIY project to yield a result like the one featured on this website, you will need 2 by 3’s pine for the framing and 6 mil greenhouse plastic as cover. The entire cost is less than $150! And that’s including the hardware. Continue reading “How To Build A Simple Greenhouse” »

How To Crochet A Peacock Motif – Free Pattern

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Peacocks are beautiful and their stunning feathers are simply impressive! If you like to cuddle and stay warm on cold evenings, this next project should be on your to do list. It is a crochet blanket with a peacock feather motif that will look great in your room. Grab your crochet needles, purple, green and blue yarn and start knitting this beautiful blanket. This is such a unique and colorful DIY project that once done it will instantly change the look of your home. Not to mention the warmth it will bring you on a cold evening. Continue reading “How To Crochet A Peacock Motif – Free Pattern” »

Portable Folding Hammock

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An oversized slice of paradise, ready to swing you into the best, most relaxed mood ever! This hammock will be perfect for your patio and backyard as well as convenient for your next camping trip! Even though they were originally intended as sleeping arrangements, hammock have become the most preferred option for relaxation during warm weather. If previously you were jealous of people who had those couple of trees in their home which provided Continue reading “Portable Folding Hammock” »

A Small Cabin: Amazing MUST-See Interior

 

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Monika and Sam built this small cabin of their own design near Horsefly Lake in central British Columbia. From the outside it looks all so simple. Once you step inside, you will be pleasantly surprised. This small post beam cabin has all the comfort you need in a landscape surrounded by nature. Built in 2010, near Horsefly Lake in central British Columbia (Canada), this classic style cabin is comprised of an open living space, a loft (accessible by ladder), Continue reading “A Small Cabin: Amazing MUST-See Interior” »

Painted Porch Rugs

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Want to make an easy and inexpensive improvement to your porch? Well, with a brush and some paint, you definitely can achieve that! The following DIY project is so simple it will make you ask yourself why didn’t you try it before? Making a porch rug using paint is both creative and effective because you have the aesthetic impact with a small investment (both in terms of time and money). This is such a neat project for any art enthusiast and paint amateur out there. It’s also very useful because when you want to have Continue reading “Painted Porch Rugs” »

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” »


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