A vertical planter could be a great choice for those who want a garden, but just don’t have a lot of space. Vertical planters occupy less space than other types of planters and you can install such a planter even in the balcony of an apartment. So if you want to have your own garden and fresh greens, then try this cool idea below, which is a planter built out of recycled supplies. You know those plastic bottles you tend to throw out once they are empty? Continue reading “DIY Bottle Tower Garden” »
Earthbags are not the most modern construction method, but it has been proven to be amongst the most efficient. Both in terms of environmental impact and costs! Even though they seem like fragile structures, they have been used for long by the military as temporary solutions. You can even make it look like a normal concrete building. The only difference is that is bullet proof! Check out all the benefits of using this particular type of construction material. The costs are so Continue reading “Earthbag Homes: Cheap and Easy to Build!” »
It is so great to be able to fix things around your house. Whether you do this with the help of DIY tutorials or you’re just naturally handy, the satisfaction you get from solving a problem by yourself is priceless. If you follow this next tutorial, you can add a new skill to your CV: fixing drywall cracks. These crack will appear on your wall with the passing of time and thanks to the weight of your home. But with the help of Ken form Continue reading “How To Fix Wall Cracks” »
If you want to make a big change in your room with only a few dollars, then you should focus on your window blinds. Having some plain and white blinds can look quite dull, but with this cool trick you can upgrade them to a whole new level. Investing in new blinds Continue reading “How To Turn Mini Blinds Into Pretty Roman Shades” »
Usually, beautifully designed products are quite expensive, and the ones produced by Tesla brand perfectly fit that description. Elon Musk figured out that people are so impressed by the Tesla electric cars that they will make many sacrifices in order to be able to afford one. Recently, Tesla revealed their plan to include among their products a plug-in hybrid mobile home, probably an attempt to expand their market share by introducing new and cheaper innovations. Continue reading “Tesla Model H announced: a plug-in hybrid mobile home that is both cozy and luxurious” »
During the dry season or periods of drought water can become quite precious for people. Fortunately, there are some old-time methods that you can use to filter rainwater. Rain barrels, cisterns and hand pumps are just a few of those methods that we can relearn in order to adapt to the new circumstances. Many people shared memories of the old-time methods, mostly from their grandparents’ farm or countryside house. Even though we thought we will never need them again, climate change has taught us that we have to be resilient and learn to resort to unconventional methods. Continue reading “Amazing 100 Year Old Method to Filter Rainwater in a Barrel” »
Nowadays people have become overly dependent on modern appliances and would probably find it hard to imagine that they can refrigerate food and beverages without any electrical power. Floris Schoonderbeek is a designer and entrepreneur originally from the Netherlands. He developed the Groundfridge which is an underground storage unit under his brand Weltevree. This brand also sells outdoor products such as ovens, hot tubs, and furniture. Continue reading “The Groundfridge: the best solution for off-grid food storage” »
In the past people used to tell time by using a sun dial, a fact quite unknown for the modern generations. Nowadays, almost everything is digitalized, even the record or an eight-track being considered outdated objects by youngsters. It’s hard to get your mind around things you haven’t experienced during your lifetime, but this 3D-printed digital sun-dial is the perfect combination between the old and the new. Someone who works with Mojoptix, going by the alias Julldozer, Continue reading “3D-Printed Digital Sun-Dial: linking the old with the new” »
Having a veggie garden at your disposal is proven to be a great help for all amateur chefs. What if we tell you 3 square feet is all you need in order to grow the food you need in the kitchen? The next guide will show all you require in this area. From planting to harvesting, everything is detailed in the Homestead Handbook available at the next links. There are only benefits for growing your own food. Not only your lifestyle becomes more active, but your food habits can turn healthy, especially if you like going often to the fast-food restaurant. Continue reading “Learn How to Grow All The Food You Need In Your Backyard” »
