Expanding your home will definitely involve some costs. Improving your yard with some furniture and structures will deliver the sought effect but lower considerably the money spent. A way in which you will surely cut down on costs and still have the useful and beautiful outdoor kitchen you want is making it yourself. The backyard barbecue island you see in the pictures is a DIY project done by amateurs. The process is not an easy one, but in the following link Continue reading “How To Build A Backyard Barbecue!” »

Using solar power in your household can have lots of positive sides. First of all, solar power is much cheaper than other traditional energy sources. Second of all, using solar power you will minimize your carbon print and enjoy a natural and sustainable power source. But when setting up a solar system at home, you need to know the capacity of that system in order to enjoy it to the fullest. So if you are using solar power to charge your batteries and Continue reading “How to Size Your Solar System” »

Most of the times people are discouraged from growing their own garden because of the size of their yard. This definitely shouldn’t be a setback. On the contrary! The solutions available for a person who has a small outdoor space but a big determination to grow a garden are plenty. One of these solutions is embodied by trellis and raised garden box combo. The method suggested thoroughly in the next webpage has proved efficient, particularly for vegetables that climb, like cucumber, green beans, tomatoes. Unlike a large open-spaced garden, the combination we suggest has the great advantage that it allows Continue reading “DIY Trellis & Raised Garden Box Combo” »

The use of wind turbines in households is becoming more and more popular. Wind power like other natural power sources can be quite volatile, but it’s still a highly sustainable power source for those who want to live an off-the-grid lifestyle. A Dutch renewable energy start-up called The Archimedes, developed this product named Liam F1 turbine which is a small and silent wind turbine that will change the way we view wind power. Their product will Continue reading “Silent rooftop wind turbines could generate half of a household’s energy needs” »

Searching for a delicious dessert or treat? Do you remember the butter, brown sugar, and caramelized magic treat named monkey bread? If you do, but even if you don’t, get ready to make one of the most tasteful piece of dessert you can make in your own kitchen.
For the optimum result, you will require the following tools: some mixing bowls, Bundt pan, saucepan, zester and a can opener. Choose your favorite flavor types (caramel apple or orange) and follow the recipes accordingly. Continue reading “Homemade Lemon Monkey Bread Recipe” »

Net-zero energy homes has been a dream objective for environmentalists for decades. Having a minimal impact on the environment and not worrying about monthly costs for energy, is an objective for many people who are in search for a new home. A company in Asheville, North Carolina has achieved that with the Renew Collection. The most important feature: they are affordable! The prefabricated homes will be able to generate their own energy. Continue reading “Net-Zero Energy Deltec Homes – starting under 100K” »

Josie’s cabin is located on a heavily wooded hundred-acre site five miles North of Harbor Springs, Michigan. This part of a country provides a feast for the soul during each and every season: Spring is filled with hidden morels and trilliums whose blossoms look as though fresh snow had fallen. Summers bring lush ferns and other greenery – a stark contrast to the white sandy beach and thrillingly blue waters of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Autumn is Josie Mossburg’s favorite time of the year. Continue reading “Josie’s Cabin: A Cozy Family Retreat” »

Luckily for off-gridders, homesteaders or preppers, if your grid will somehow ever go down, you can generate your own electricity. Watch the six part video series bellow and you will deeply understand how to create your own solar back-up system when your grid collapses.
The first part of the series examines your needs with regards to the size Continue reading “Complete Video Tutorial on setting up your own Off Grid Solar Power” »

Decorating with wood can give an interesting look to your home and change the entire look of your interior. To create decorative objects as in this article below it can take some time and skill. Wooden decorations are more suitable in a rustic environment in the countryside or in a mountaintop cottage, rather than in an apartment, but still some of them can look nice in a town apartment too. Therefore if you love nature and want to bring it closer to you, here’s what you can accomplish with the help of decorative logs or pieces of wood. If you don’t want to cover an entire wall with wood in your flat, you can just choose to make a statement decoration Continue reading “30+ DIY Rustic Decor Ideas using Logs” »