A building that’s old and decaying can be a real eyesore, its ruinous state acting as a magnet for mindless vandalism. It doesn’t have to fall into permanent disrepair, though. If someone is willing and able to put the time, effort and investment into touching it up, the place could get a second chance at life and be transformed dramatically. UK-based online furniture retailer Chic Furniture and Gift created this infographic which gives great advice on undertaking house restoration projects. While it may seem like a fantastic idea, there’s plenty to consider before even starting into such a task. Do you have the time to devote to the project? Continue reading “Infographic: A Handy Guide to House Restoration Projects” »
Adding a pool to your home is a big step, but one other element should also be taken into consideration when creating the perfect ambiance outdoor. We’re talking about a rolling deck. With the amount of comfort received, that’s totally worth the investment. We invite you to check out this next page that has a beautiful offer of Custom Rolling Deck Fitted Pools to inspire you or make you want to order a piece in the near future. Continue reading “Custom Rolling Deck Fitted Pools” »
Building a fish pond for your outer space can give a nice twist to your garden. For instance, a Koi fish pond is something popular these days. If you don’t know a lot about this fish, you should know that Koi fish come from Japan and are kept mostly for decorative purposes. This next video will teach you how to make the most beautiful Koi pond ever, by creating a lookout tower for your new pets. But first, you may need to build a pond and then place this tower in the middle of it. Continue reading “Lookout Glass Tower For a Unique Pond Fish” »
A swing isn’t just the object in which children have a lot of fun. The next DIY project shows that adults can have a relaxing time on swings. The only difference is that the type of swing featured here is one that also makes the garden look good and allows grown-ups to feel great in their yard. The large swing you see in the pictures is made out of pallets. The DIY work is not a lot but you can book a weekend for implementing the proper steps. By the end, you should have a wonderful and efficient swing like Continue reading “How to make a Pallet Swing” »
If we take a look at the Navajo Traditions of the Native American people in the southwestern United States, we will discover that their diet is composed of fried bread and mutton, among other foods. They introduced mutton to their cooking traditions later on, in order to supplement and add variety to their diet, after starting to raise sheep and goats. Take a look at the video bellow and see how the Native American people are cooking two traditional foods in Monument Valley, an area part of the Navajo Nation. Continue reading “Cooking Fry Bread, Navajo Traditions” »
You don’t need a lot of money to build a luxurious home. An example is this cabin, built out of three shipping containers. Each container was bought for $3,400 by Joseph Dupuis, who is originally from Ottawa. The owner worked to convert these containers into a luxurious and cozy cabin, fully insulated from the cold winters and with an in-built cooling system for hot summers. The cabin is pretty spacious, measuring in at 355 square feet, and being equipped with a wood stove, solar panels for power and an entirely furnished kitchen and shower. Continue reading “Cabin Built Out Of 3 Shipping Containers. This is so beautiful!” »
It is hard to find a parent who hasn’t already heard about sock toys! But if you’re still a newcomer in this topic, then you should know that sock toys are made out of sock. Pretty obvious, right? If you’ve never made a sock toy before, but would like to surprise your child with one, this next tutorial will come in handy. It is a no sew sock bunny and it is really easy to make, as you will only need sock, rice, twine, ribbon, marker and tape. Continue reading “How to Make A Cute Sock Bunny – No Sew” »
This next product is perfect for your child’s room. It is a colorful and cozy rocking hammock, small enough to be right for a child and suitable for both indoors and outdoors. The colorful fabric the hammock was made of is pure cotton, so it won’t cause any allergies or unpleasant rashes for your child. Its design is very clever and light, so you can easily move it from the indoor space to the outdoors and also pack it whenever you feel like going on a trip. Continue reading “Cozy Rocking Hammock” »
Would you like to have fresh vegetables all year round and not be conditioned by seasons or weather? Then you should build your own mini greenhouse and grow the healthiest vegetables you can. Building a small greenhouse is very easy and it won’t occupy a lot of space. You can use recycled materials, such as pallets to create the frame or old windows for the panels of the roof. The mini greenhouse from the next tutorial has a size of 4 x 8 feet, Continue reading “Extend Your Garden’s Growing Season: DIY Mini-greenhouse” »
