It might seem easier to throw away old jeans, but it’s actually more productive to repurpose them in more creative ways. For instance, a simple DIY project can be implemented with little effort. We present you the jeans recycled into garden apron! You’re only a few cuts away from a nice and simple jean apron for your garden work. What’s more exciting about this DIY project is that there is now sewing involved. Check out the video tutorial featured below Continue reading “How to Recycle Jeans into a Garden Apron” »
Living in a house and having a cat can make it difficult for you to keep your pet indoors. Apartment cats are different from house cats, as the space available to them is different, so house cats might be tempted to go outdoors. But that’s not very safe, as they are lots of cars and other animals on the streets and your cat’s life can be in danger. To protect your cat, you can build a Catio, which is an enclosed cat patio that will work as a safe place for your pet. Continue reading “Keep Your Cat Safe and Happy With “Catio Spaces”” »
Did you know of this alternative battery that is made from salt and water? It’s the invention of Jay Whitacre, who won the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Prize of $500,000. The battery was named Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) and was developed with the use of non-toxic materials, such as salt water and carbon. The battery is efficinet when it comes in contact with solar and wind energy and it is already manufactured by Whitacre’s company, Aquion Energy. This innovative renawable energy resource, can change the way we interact with technology in our everyday lives and makes this type of energy affordable to anyone. The biggest issue that Whitacre managed Continue reading “Eco-friendly battery made from salt and water last 10 times longer” »
Log homes are definitely architectural pieces that can express extravagance.The work is simply superb. It’s even more impressive when you come to think that the entire residence was built with handcrafted logs. Discover the wonder of unique comfort and resort hospitality in the middle of British Columbia’s pristine wilderness! The Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort is not far from the town of Williams Lake, BC. Phil Huston, the owner of Chilko & Bryan Reid, the owner of Pioneer, Continue reading “Tower Log Home Design” »
Taking care for the environment proves to be much easier than thought about decades ago. A biodegradable coffee cup embedded with seeds that grow into trees may have sounded like science-fiction a few years back, but now it’s a reality! The idea comes from California-based company called Reduce. Reuse. Grow and its main designer Alex Henige. How can a cup of this thinness keep the seeds unaffected whilst the process of drinking coffee is also uninterrupted? Continue reading “A Coffee Cup That Has Native Seeds Embedded Within The Material To Be Used For Reforestation In Your Local Communities.” »
Remember that time during your childhood when you used to build tents or forts out of the bed or sofa? If you do, you definitely had a typical childhood! Also, this will probably trigger more memories for you. The Orwell Sofa is the grown-up version of a home-made fortress. It was developed by Barcelona-based designers Alvaro Goula and Pablo Figuera, as a multifunctional piece of furniture. You can use it as a sofa, a daybed, a bed, or even a private cabin.
When in need for more privacy you can just let the curtains drop and your fortress of solitude will be ready! Continue reading “Orwell Cabin Bed: Transform Your Sofa Into A Fortress Of Privacy” »
Wouldn’t it be great to power your home without having enormous costs to starting a journey on the alternative road? Now, you can achieve that and also take care of your figure! The founder of the Free Electric hybrid bike, Manoj Bhargava, says that his invention uses mechanical energy in the most basic way in order to transform an hour of exercise into supplying rural household with energy for 24 hours. The mechanism is simple: when you pedals, a Continue reading “60 Minutes On This Bicycle Can Power Your Home For Twenty-Four Hours” »
How would you like to have your own hot tub without spending a fortune? If you are trying to have a sustainable lifestyle and live off-the-grid, then this make your own hot tub project will be right up your alley. Build your own wood fired hot tub and spend some relaxing moments without having to go to a spa. This won’t be an easy job, but with some craftsmanship and the help of a professional, you can get much closer to your dream. Continue reading “How to Build Your Own Wood-Fired Hot Tub” »
Setting up a garden in a cold climate zone is not that easy. Plants need sunlight and warmth in order to grow, so living in a cold area means you need to make an effort to have a healthy garden. Or you can just follow in the footsteps of this Yukon inventor, who crated an off-the-grid greenhouse named Agridome. With the help of this invention you can grow fresh fruits and vegetables all year round, even if you live in a cold area with endless winter. The Agridome is the invention of Glenn Scott with Yukon College’s Cold Climate Continue reading “Growing Food Security In The North” »
