It’s never too late to start making plans for this summer, especially if they include some constructing and decorating. Today, we focus on your backyard and how to create the greatest brick barbecue for your outdoor space. Building a brick barbecue is very easy and convenient, as it doesn’t cost a fortune and the pieces can be replaced easily. Also the grill rack can be removed anytime in just a few seconds and cleaned thoroughly. The shape and size Continue reading “How To Build A Brick Barbecue For Your Backyard” »

If you are looking for fun homemade projects for your kids, this next one might be a great choice. It is a little grass house that can be made at home without big costs and materials from your household. To build the house you will be using kitchen sponge and plant the grass seed in these. Let your children create the design of the house and plant the seeds together. Then explain to them that in order for the grass to grow, they will have to be patient, Continue reading “DIY Fun With Grass Seeds And Sponges” »

Would you like to give your home a funky and youthful look? You can start with replacing the flooring and creating some really cool patterns using unconventional materials. Have you ever thought about recycling bottle caps and creating a colorful flooring out of them? If not, then these next ideas will convince you that even the craziest ideas can be put into practice and turned into amazing design tricks. Another totally unexpected but nice design tip, is to create a Continue reading “12 Unexpected DIY Flooring Alternatives” »

Using an alternative energy source in your home can have a lot of advantages. First of all, this type of energy is much cheaper as you’ll make use of a natural resource. Second of all, you will help the environment by living a more sustainable life and reducing your CO2 imprint on the planet. So did you know that you can make your own distilled water by using solar power? The water you will get this way is more pure and healthier and you can use it for several things in your household. To purify your own water, Continue reading “How To Make A Solar Still” »

Europe is full of beautifully breathtaking sceneries and it’s a must visit at least once in a lifetime. If you’re looking for relaxation in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, then we’ve found the perfect spot for you. This stunning timber house is located in a town called Ždiar, surrounded by the majestic Tatras, being the right spot for a relaxing holiday. The house has a wood interior too, one that emanates warmth and makes this residence welcoming. With its 65 square meter living space, the house is more than enough for 5 persons. Continue reading “A Beautiful Cottage And A Breathtaking View” »

Knowing how to have fun with your kids is all about creativity. You must mix in some amusement into the learning activities, so the knowledge will stick. One way to achieve this is through optical illusions! As you can see from this tutorial on how to draw in 3D, capturing your kid’s attention is essential. The amazing fact is that all you need in order to achieve this is a ruler, a notebook and – of course – a pencil. The rest will follow almost naturally, after you’ve learned the few tricks that lie at the bottom. Continue reading “How to Draw in 3D using this simple technique” »

Yearning for a large and marvelous log home to call your residence? The Athens Log Home might be just what you’ve dreamed of! With a large 2-story high living area, the 30 by 50 feet home (not including the covered porch) will definitely suit your necessities surrounded by nature. There is a lovely master bedroom envisioned with walk-in closet and master bathroom at the first floor and another bedroom upstairs with lots of open loft space. You don’t have to implement the whole home plan, Continue reading “Athens Log Home Plan by Coventry Log Homes” »

There is a movement across the nation in support of a sustainable livelihood approach of people. Every day more people are turning to their yards for food, recognizing their potential in becoming an edible landscape. Edible landscaping refers to planting crops that provide food and also add ornamental value to your garden. Probably some of the most popular are citrus, figs and peaches, but there are also several a little bit more unknown trees and shrubs that can become a resource Continue reading “10 Uncommon Edible Trees and Shrubs that will transform your Garden into a Paradise of Sustainability” »

Animals require a lot of care and attention, but also dedicated toys and playtime. So while finding the perfect toy for a small pet can be an easy job, when it comes to other domesticated animals, the task becomes harder. For instance, have you ever seen a toy for goats displayed in a pet store? These cute animals also like to play, so why not make them a toy yourself? If you have goats or horses, you can create a simple toy for the out of recycled materials and they Continue reading “DIY Toys For Goats To Keep Them Busy” »