Blending modern design with traditional lines is usually a nice combination, if done with taste and professionalism. This next residence is right from this category. The house is owned by a family who was is search of their dream home, and wanted a classical home with modern interior and features. It is located in Philadelphia’s Maine Line, Chester County and has a size of 7,500 square-feet. It was designed by Period Architecture, who specialize in preserving the outlook of traditional homes and creating a Continue reading “A historic house transformed into a “new-old house”” »
The woods are full of amazing hidden treasures, just like this next tiny cottage house. Located in Somerset, England the cottage was named Birdhouse Treehouse thanks to its looks. The tiny rounded window that overlooks the front porch, makes this cottage resemble a birdhouse, but once you see the interior you will be taken to a whole new space. Spacious and modern, the interior was designed with taste and attention to details. Continue reading “A Tiny Woodland Cottage” »
You should know creative pieces of furniture aren’t limited to Ikea stores or designer stores. The amount of impressive furniture you can build at home is amazing. Take this convertible step stool and chair as example and inspiration. The DIY project can easily be done by someone who knows what they’re doing with a router and a jig saw. Perfect for using it outdoors, the stool will prove handy for reaching high spaces and lounging any time else. So, without further a due, grab those tools mentioned previously, Continue reading “DIY Convertible Step Stool And Chair” »
How about this? A Cooler and a TABLE all in one…including 2 CHAIRS!! This cooler is perfect for a trip to the beach, at the park or a backyard party.. You can keep your lunches and drinks cool in ice in the insulated main compartment. The sides unfold to create a perfect picnic table (41″ wide) and includes two (2) matching folding stools. It features large wide wheels and a trolley handle that makes it easily transportable. This is such a great idea! Continue reading “Multi Function Rolling Cooler with Table and 2 Chairs Picnic Camping Outdoor” »
La Tiny House is known for building tiny houses in France. The people who work there build various designs, some more traditional looking than others. The one in the picture is called the “tinystream” because of its similarities with the Airstream trailers of the 1960s. However, La Tiny House can customize the homes in order to fit a customer’s wishes. Continue reading “La Tiny House” »
Besides using shipping containers to make awesome micro-homes, now you can also use them to create micro-farms. A company based in California designed ‘Farm from a box’, a farming toolkit that provides everything you need in order to produce your own organic and off-grid food. The modified shipping containers are equipped with a built-in WiFi, irrigation system, solar panels, weather tracking devices, batteries, secured storage, and some other useful things for farming such as seeds and farming tools. Each unity is able to produce crops for one hectare of land, according to the company.
“Farm from a Box is the ‘Swiss-Army knife’ of sustainable farming,” Brandi DeCarli, Farm from a Box co-founder, stated in September. Besides being suitable for communities around the world, it could also be a food security alternative for regions without reliable access to electricity or water.
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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” »
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” »
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” »
