Keeping yourself warm in winter is essential to your health and well-being. Even if you have a good heating system at home, some cozy and warm accessories are always welcome in the cold season. That’s why it is time for some winter DIY projects that will teach you how to transform an old item into a warm winter slipper or sock. If you have a lot of old knitted pullovers at home, don’t throw them out as these will be the perfect winter craft supply. You can turn them into warm and fuzzy socks and very cozy slippers that will keep you safe and warm whenever you feel cold. With the right supplies and patterns you can create these warm items in just a few minutes. Continue reading “8 Clever DIY Ideas That Will Keep You Warm In Winter” »
A home on wheels: every adventurer’s dream! There are so many inspiring stories, about people who chose to live life on the road and purchased a home on wheels. This next story is right from this category, as the owners of this cool Wothahellizat Mk2 DIY expedition motor home, both quit their jobs to start a new life full of travel and adventures. Their motor home is quite amazing, especially if you take a look at the interior space. Cozy, comfortable and fully-equipped it looks just like Continue reading “Living On The Road: Wothahellizat Mk2 DIY Expedition Motorhome” »
If camping is among your hobbies, you probably know a lot of useful tips and tricks in this field. But what do you do when you go camping and you’re surprised by a sudden rainstorm? You can create a safe shelter from several materials, you just have to make a list before packing. The best way to make a shelter is to use a tarp, as this a resistant and waterproof material, that can be very helpful in survival situations. What you will be creating out of the tarp is in fact a tent that will keep you protected until the rain stops. Continue reading “66 Shelters You Can Make With A Tarp” »
IKEA sure provides a lot of helpful pieces of furniture, but creative minds aren’t satisfied with only following instructions. The couple in this video has come up with an ingenious way of creating more storage space in their home. What he did is brilliant! By using a few IKEA kitchen cabinets and some wood, he made a platform on which a mattress was added. With a simple arrangement, like you can easily see from the picture, he made a lovely platform bed. Besides offering the comfort one needs for relaxing or sleeping, the space is undeniably useful. Watch the entire video tutorial to see how a simple idea can be turn to reality. Continue reading “How to Turn Seven Standard Kitchen Cabinets From IKEA Into a Platform Bed With Storage Underneath” »
When you have a house protecting it from the outside can be an important aspect, especially if you care for your privacy. This means you will need to install a fence to delimit your territory. But there is a much better option, than a simple fence: a living fence. This is a great way to give personality to your home and invite nature in your live. Living fences can be of many types, but the most intriguing ones are willow hedges or fences. Living willow fences are quite widespread in Continue reading “23 Amazing Examples Of Living Willow Fences” »
Soap box derby competitions aren’t what they used to be half a century ago, but they aren’t completely extinct! With parents encouraging kids to lead more active lives outdoors, the simple and exciting world of soap box derby is coming alive again. And the DIY community offers plenty of solutions to make the carts for the competitions in an easy and un-expensive manner. The plastic drum barrels are one such solution! To be more precise here is the list of materials you will require in order to build the entire cart: four 14′ bicycle wheels, three pieces of 1 meter long timber, four pieces of 75 mm longer than wheel diameter timber, screws, small bolts, M10 bolts with matching lock nuts, Continue reading “How to Build a Plastic Barrel Derby Cart” »
Our mind tends to associate aluminum cans with drinks and disposability. But there are so many great recycling projects using aluminum cans, that it would be a pity to throw these affordable craft supplies away. Such is this next project which will teach you how to make a really cool lamp out of aluminum cans that can also save your life in a survival situation. The process of making this life-saver lamp is very simple and the supplies are accessible to everyone. Continue reading “DIY Project: Make an Aluminum Can Lamp” »
The eternal question when looking for a new home is: who can i be sure that i made the right choice? Well, the magic is answer to this is that you have to build it yourself. A custom made home, that makes all your architectural dreams come true can be expensive. But what if you could build a home from things that you already possess? Here is a great example of how amazing a tiny house built out of recycled materials can be. The total cost of this home was around $420 and it has a truly unique and authentic look. Continue reading “Tiny House Build for $420 Made from Recycled Materials” »
Here’s a great design for all of you who want to head out on an adventure and explore the world. It is an expedition camper design and manufactured in Australia and it has everything a pro traveler might wish for. The camper is called EarthCruiser and its massive exterior hides a comfortable inside, equipped with a bed, living area and kitchen. The EarthCruiser is for those who want to travel in all sorts of places, from mountains to Continue reading “EarthCruiser: Expedition Campers for Extended Travel” »
