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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” »

Awesome Pirate Sandboat

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How much fun can your kids have pretending to be pirates? You can find out by taking them to a theme park. But why not try and make it a permanent adventure, not just a once a month type of deal. With this Pirate Sand Boat you can totally achieve this. Made of wood, the sturdy construction comes packed with step-by-step assembly instructions, so you don’t have to worry about putting it together. The Sand Boat has a couple of convenient storage compartments. Continue reading “Awesome Pirate Sandboat” »

How To Use Squash Pits To Get Bigger Garden Yields

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Are you working your vegetable garden so hard and still not yielding the desired results? There is a way in which you can get better results. No, we’re not talking about chemical fertilizers but a squash pit instead! What is that, you may ask? Well, this particular type of method involves you digging a pit in the ground which will be using compost in order to grow the best squash. It isn’t a walk in the park, but it can be done if you dedicate a weekend to some work. As far as materials go, you need a shovel, Continue reading “How To Use Squash Pits To Get Bigger Garden Yields” »

DIY Recycled Tires Wishing Well

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If you live in a house and wish to have a fountain in your yard, you probably know that it’s not an easy task. But what about making an alternative type of fountain, such as a Tire Wishing Well, that have recycled tires as a base. So if you want to change your winter tires, don’t throw them away, turn them into a nice fountain instead. If you don’t know how to start this project and are looking for some inspiration, below you will find some really cool examples of DIY Tire Wishing Well. Continue reading “DIY Recycled Tires Wishing Well” »

A Clear Sphere In Which You Can Read And Relax, Or Even Cook

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Misca Lab’s new Cocoon 1 is clear sphere that offers loners the perfect shield from the outside world. Spanning 6 feet in diameter, the cocoon includes a number of optional modules to ensure maximum comfort. From pillows, to a stove, right down to the kitchen sink, Cocoon 1 is a tiny oasis that brings new meaning to personal space. Perfect for reading outdoors, at night, in the rain, or even cooking! The interesting and inspiring object has a battery that will last you up to 40 Continue reading “A Clear Sphere In Which You Can Read And Relax, Or Even Cook” »


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