If you’re planning to live in an alternative type of home, this next post is going to be very inspiring for you. It is the perfect example of how you can turn a trailer into a cute little home. It is called the Kirkwood home and the best thing about it is its mobility, as you can easily transport it from one place to the other. The interior features a large bed, a small diner and a tiny bathroom and is decorated in the Continue reading “Kirkwood Travel Trailer Tiny House” »
Vertical Harvest of Jackson Hole is a public/private partnership with the town of Jackson that will fill an ever increasing market demand for locally grown, fresh produce by building a three story, 13,500 sq. ft. hydroponic greenhouse in the heart of downtown. The greenhouse will utilize a 1/10 of an acre infill lot to grow an annual amount of produce equivalent to 5 acres of traditional agriculture. The start-up called Vertical Harvest wants to make a 3-story stack of greenhouses right in the middle of the city. These will offer the possibility to grow crops like tomatoes and micro-greens. The design of the entire space is futuristic. Each of the greenhouse floors will move on a conveyor belt, giving the whole farm almost a SF factory ambiance. Explore the building plans showcased here to get a better understanding of what a vertical farm will really work and look like. Continue reading “The World’s First Vertical Farm” »
A child changes everything in your life. And we do mean everything! From your usual wake-up routine to psychological reactions to crying in the middle of the night, a baby will have definite effects on your lifestyle. In this aspect, the interior design of your home will change noticeably. One thing you should bear in mind is what everyone calls `baby gates`. These half-doors are designed to prevent your little one to fall down the stairs or enter hazardous zones in your house. There are plastic doors you can buy from the stores but the DIY version Continue reading “DIY Barn Door Baby Gate – Free Plans” »
Can you imagine you could charge your phone and maintain your weight in the process? With the device featured here, you can get electricity by pedaling! Yes, this is not a joke. The technology exists and it can be yours for under $195. K-tor Power Box Pedal Generator has a power output of up to 20 Watts. The Strong Polycarbonate Plastic makes it a durable product but also lightweight (just 4 pounds and 11 ounces). Continue reading “Portable Pedal Power Generator, Emergency Charger, Can Charge a 12 Volt Battery” »
We’re pretty sure this isn’t the first time when you read something about 3D printing. But you will be surely impressed by this next 3D printer! With a massive 40 feet in height, the BigDelta printer is designed to be the future in home building. To be more precise, Italian innovator Massimo Moretti, set-up this whole endeavor in order to build eco-friendly homes with very little costs. Located in Massa Lombarda, Italy, the impressive machine combines 3D printing with biomimicry, having as main building material, mud! The simple and natural mud Continue reading “The world’s largest Delta 3D printer can print low-cost housing out of mud” »
Decorative fire pits can be a nice addition to your garden, but they are not very accessible price-wise. If there is one thing you’ve learned from this website, is that anything can be made at home if you have the supplies and the right tutorial. So of course there is a tutorial out there that will teach you how to build a wishing well burn barrel at home. All you need to do is reuse an old washing machine drum. Continue reading “How to build a Wishing Well Burn Barrel from an old washing machine drum” »
This next idea is so great and very easy to implement in case of emergency or when camping. The tutorial is going to teach you how to make a small stove out of a soda can in just a few minutes. Aluminum is the lightest of metals and due to its flexibility and strength it’s most often used to manufacture everyday products such as beverage and food containers. So by trying this project, you can also reuse your containers of soda and contribute to the reduction Continue reading “How To Build a Coke Can Stove for Hiking and Camping” »
LGA Architectural Partners is a company based in Toronto, Ontario. They dream and create the most beautiful houses, but also specialize in larger structures such as public libraries or smaller museums. Their designs are warm, welcoming and functional, putting an emphasis on human interaction, by creating large and airy spaces perfect for get-togethers. This next design, a garden house located in Toronto with a size of 2,800 square foot is a relatively new construction as it was built in 2012. The ruff rectangular outside, hides a well-lit Continue reading “Garden House, Toronto, Ontario” »
Have you ever wondered what to do with small metal items that you gathered in your toolbox? As there is a use for everything and each little piece can be transformed, you shouldn’t throw small metal items out in the trash. Instead, you can create beautiful art pieces to display in your home or surprise someone special on their birthday with them. The following link contains a set of images to help you inspire you and get creative with metal nuts and bolts. As you can see, you can make almost anything out of them from animal shaped sculptures to human shaped ones. Continue reading “10+ Things Made Out Of Old Parts” »
