Gastineau Log Homes designed this beautiful oak log home on wheels that can be your next permanent residence. It’s a spacious 400 square feet construction, suitable for those who need to relocate frequently because of their job. This log home is part of the Log Cabins 2 Go collection, all of which have been built on trailers. The only tricky part is that due to its size (wider than 8’6″), they require a professional to be moved and you will need to hire a specialized company. But until then, you can enjoy the beautiful and cleverly divided interior, with a large living space, Continue reading “400 Sq. Ft. Costum Log Cabin on Wheels” »
A temporary swimming pool is a nice option for anyone who has only some limited space available in their backyard or don’t want to invest in a permanent one. Having a classical swimming pool requires a lot of money for maintenance, so a makeshift swimming pool is a more practical option. The great thing about these types of swimming pools is that they come in many kinds of shapes and sizes. Depending on your skills and the time you want to invest in the building of the pool, you can use a wide variety of materials. The following article features a set of creative and Continue reading “18 Cool Makeshift Pools” »
Transforming your yard or garden shouldn’t involve large amounts of money. All you need to do in order to really beautify your propriety is use a few stones; and some imagination obviously! As you can see from the projects featured in the pictures, there is a whole variety you can implement. From simple footprint arrangements to intricate car statue, you can use any of the DIY projects Continue reading “Use A Few Stones To Create A Beautiful Landscape For Your Yard” »
Spending time in nature is inherent to human nature. We wish to relax surrounded by trees, water and fresh air. But whenever you go, by yourself or with friends, in the middle of nature, you would want to bring some of the benefits of living in civilization. If not the comfort of electricity, than at least a decent meal! The way to achieve the latter is via this awesome campfire cook set. It’s actually a few metal pieces and utensils, but they will make a Continue reading “DIY Campfire Cook Set” »
Here’s an interesting and useful idea. This is a common practice in Third World countries and a very clever money saving idea. You will need an empty plastic soda bottle, water and bleach to make your own solar bulb, providing 55 watts of light. You will find below the list of materials and a video tutorial for this project. If you are planning to go off the grid or just save some extra money, keep this project bookmarked and try it when you have some free time. Continue reading “DIY Solar Water Bulb” »
If you’re looking to add an extension to your house, then the Toulouse pavilion might be exactly what you’re searching for. The pavilion is a fabulous garden building, made out of high quality materials and a great addition to any backyard or garden. The two-floored pavilion can be used as a guesthouse, office or entertainment area, as it has two spacious and fully equipped floors. Continue reading “The Toulouse Pavilion: An Amazing Garden Building” »
Sometimes nature can come in the way of building your dream home, especially when there is a tree or a group of trees in the middle of your land. But have thought about saving that tree and incorporating it into the design? Seems like this is becoming a real trend now, but it also represents an ecological type of design and the results are stunning. Below you will find a selection of 25 images Continue reading “They Did Everything Possible To Save The Tree At Their Home” »
SolTech Energy, a Swedish company selling solutions for solar power, has developed a unique glass tile solar energy solution that is available as an electricity system. SolTech has solar energy solutions that are suitable for all types of property. Farmers, hotels, multi-occupancy dwellings, schools, hospitals, house and summer home owners are investing in solutions that are tailored for their particular properties. With this glass tile your roof can generate electricity. The roof tiles we lay are made from glass instead of concrete or brick. These tiles are designed to work Continue reading “With These Glass Tiles Your Roof Can Generate Electricity” »
Here’s a great DIY project. To build it, you can use recycled materials, such as old pieces of wood and pallets. Your investment won’t be that much, but you still need to buy screws, paint, plexiglass and the roofing so you can expect to spend around $170. You will also need to prepare your toolbox and in case you don’t have one just borrow some tools from friends, instead of buying a whole set. Continue reading “DIY Pallets Playhouse” »
