“Umbrella home” is a new and innovating concept that can help you build a sustainable home and save a lot of money in the cold season. The name makes reference to earth-sheltered homes that use a new technique, by placing an insulating “umbrella” on top of the house. The “umbrella” is hidden in the earth that stands for the roof of the house and insulates the soil that surrounds the building. Continue reading “The Umbrella Home: A Simple Underground House Design” »
Photos are one of the most personal and touching gifts you can surprise your loved ones with. Many times a photography can express more than words, so if you are looking for a special gift for someone, pictures can be an awesome idea. In the following video you will learn more about how to transfer an image onto an unusual surface, such as a stone. This is an easy DIY project and is perfect if you want to create a unique gift. You will need: a printed picture, stone (a clean one), varnish, brush, damp fabric and medium transfer. Start by covering Continue reading “How To Transfer An Image Onto Stone” »
In survival situations and times of crisis a fish hook can come in handy, especially if you ever get lost in a forest and have to fish for your food. With this very cool trick you can turn a can tab into a fishing hook in less than 10 minutes. The tools you’ll need should be a part of your survival kit. To make the hook you’ll need: a can tab, file and wire cutter. First of all, you will need to cut an opening Continue reading “How To Turn A Can Tab Into A Survival Fish Hook” »
Picnicking season is here, so you should acquire some cool accessories in time and go hit the parks. Any good picnic should include food, beverages and a good time. With this next cool item, you can drink wine at picnics like a sir, without being afraid that you will spill the precious and tasty wine. It is a folding wine table that was built to be used especially at picnics and which can be easily carried around as it has a handle. It is a beautifully Continue reading “Portable Picnic Wine Table” »
Sculpting vegetables seems a true art and it requires a lot of patience. If you feel creative and adventurous, you can try to make intricate vegetables sculptures at home. If you exercise enough, they can become the start of your next party as everyone will admire your artsy skills. You should start with the pieces of zucchini as they have a harder structure and can be sculpted easily. Don’t expect them to be perfect at a first try, Continue reading “The Zucchini Cactus Rose Flower (video tutorial)” »
If you would like to have fresh salads in your kitchen all the time, without having to spend money on them, you should create this vertical salad planter. The cool thing about this planter is that it doesn’t occupy a lot of space and you can place it almost anywhere in your garden. The planter will have removable shelves, so you can move the plants from one place to the other and even leave more space for others that require a larger area in order to grow. You will need pieces of wood that need to be assembled in the shape of the planter from the pictures. You can buy pre-cut wood, Continue reading “Amazing Salad Vertical Gardens” »
Beer cans are more practical than you may think and can be very helpful while preparing a meal. We are not talking about beer flavored meat, but about beer can-shaped burger meat. To make a beer can burger you will of course need a beer can and burger meat. Than all you need to do is shape the meat around the beer can and fill it with something delicious. Some ingredients that can be used Continue reading “Beer Can Bacon Burgers Recipe” »
Baskets are such a useful accessory to have at home, as they can make great storage units when in need. You can find tons of baskets in home decoration stores and they come in many shapes and sizes. Of course, they have a price too which can be quite high at times. If you would like to save some money or simply make your own baskets, this next crochet rope basket tutorial can come in handy. To make it you don’t need to be a pro at crocheting, but instead you will need a lot of patience and some spare time. You can find the whole tutorial and the list of Continue reading “DIY Cute Crochet Rope Basket” »
Fire and water don’t get along very well, right? Well, according to this next video this is false, as in cases of emergency you can actually start a fire using water. But how exactly does it work? For instance, with the help of a light bulb filled with water you can easily set a piece of paper on fire. Clean the light bulb and fill it with water, than go outside and try to catch the sunlight’s reflection between the bulb and the paper. Continue reading “5 Ways to Start a Fire Using Water” »
