The proportions to which the recycling movement has come to influence our lifestyle is truly inspiring. We not only have now the opportunity we hadn’t a decade or two ago to reinvent products we commonly use into something completely different, saving in the process a bit of our impact on the environment. Take this BBQ or fire pit for example. The main component is a used car wheel. There’s no danger of rusting because of the stainless steel the car wheel is made of. As you can see from the photos, the actual repurposing isn’t complex. Continue reading “Recycled Car Wheel BBQ / Fire Pit” »

Tiny houses are simply dreamy, as they are perfect for those who prefer a simple and calm lifestyle. Most of the tiny homes are used as a vacation house, but this doesn’t mean you can’t have a tiny house inside of a big city. As lack of space is a big issue nowadays, a tiny home would be more than perfect to live in. The owner of this small house has exactly what he wanted. A small living space with a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. What more could you want? Besides this it is also a very sustainable structure as the home was built in an eco-friendly way. Continue reading “Vina’s Tiny House: Living Off The Grid in 140 Square Feet” »

Artists usually find inspiration in everyday life that surrounds them. Even though some argue that the DIY community and concept itself doesn’t actually contain `true` artists, the inclination towards creativity, beauty and aesthetics might just as well brand the DIY enthusiasts as artists. And as such, they require an area especially dedicated to the activity of crafting and creating or sorts of beautiful DIY products. Having such a place will prove helpful in improving the work you do in terms of DIY projects and keep everything more organized. Continue reading “DIY Modern Craft Table” »

Making a cute piece of decoration at home couldn’t be easier than nowadays. The following DIY project will bring some joy on the faces of little ones and will help improve your decor more properly for the winter season. The materials needed for this job are ridiculously simple. With an ordinary balloon, ball of string, some glue and a couple of twigs, fabric and paper (for the accessories), you can make an entire snowman. The process might be familiar to those of you who made string lamps or vases. Hardening the string in glue with water and wrapping it around the balloon (in different sizes in this case) will result into the required pieces of the snowman. Continue reading “DIY Decorative String Snowman” »

Christmas is undeniably a period of generosity, when gift giving is almost a daily practice. From the simplest of forms, like wishing someone a wonderful time of the year on a piece of card, to intricate and long-thought presents, offering someone dear a gift might be the normal behavior during the winter festivities. In order to make the act of giving easier and nicer looking, we reach out and suggest you a simple DIY project that will yield a beautiful result. The Christmas tree gift boxes are the perfect way through which you can make the day of a friend or a member of your family happier. Shaped like a pyramid, this particular type of gift box will prove useful in wrapping small to medium Continue reading “DIY Christmas Gift Boxes” »

The world is constantly seeking new methods to care about the way we consume energy. Dozens and maybe hundreds of innovative solutions of harnessing energy from the surrounding environment have been put forward to the public by inventors and business people alike. This time, you have the opportunity to change things around you and build your very own solar collector from recycled soda pop cans. The trick in all this to work is to paint the empty cans in Continue reading “How to Build a Pop Can Solar Collector” »

This next cake has a really cool design, as it resembles a Rubik’s cube, but it’s taste is also pretty amazing. The secret of a Rubik’s cube lies in its timelessness, as it is still a very popular toy nowadays. So why not make a cake that looks exactly like it. The recipe of the edible Rubik’s cake is the following: butter, sugar, flour, food coloring. The emphasis is on the food coloring as you will need several colors in order to recreate the look of the cube. Continue reading “Creative Rubik’s Battenburg Cake” »

Making sure your kid is wearing the appropriate clothing will reduce the risk of him or her catching a cold. Cute crochet shoes are something that will provide with the necessary warmth as well as cuteness. Compared to usual shoes, they are more comfortable and can be worn a lot more time during the day without feeling the need to free the feet. Check out these colorful patterns and decide for your preferred one. Continue reading “Cute Galilee Booties Patterns” »

This next house is for those of you who love traditional designs. The house can be found in France and it was built for a couple, who wished for a comfortable and cozy living space. The house was built in the classic style, resembling a wooden cottage and has a spacious porch. The small windows complete the design in a beautiful and fairytale-like way and if you go close enough you can observe the amazing interior. The wood motive from the outside continues in the interior as the hardwood floors Continue reading “Traditional Cottage Design” »