Here’s an out of the ordinary idea for a vacation home that will leave you speechless and will make you wonder if it would be a good option for you too. Take example from M. J. Gladstone, who used a cylindrical grain bin to create his dream house in Germantown, N.Y. He originally wanted an octagonal vacation home, but what resulted is a merge between differently shaped living spaces. Continue reading “This Man Used a Cylindrical Sheet Metal Grain Bin as a Weekend Home” »
You don’t commonly get to think about your own home as a source of energy and certainly not something as basic as a faucet. Truth is that with a simple ingenious solution, you could have the amazing possibility to produce some electric energy by using water! Yes, it sounds tricky at first, but when you see the ES Pipe Waterwheel in detail, you’ll understand. Thanks to the Korean designer Ryan Jongwoo Choi, Continue reading “The Concept That Generates Electricity Every Time You Turn on the Tap” »
Aluminum foil has so many useful features and it is a great supply for several DIY projects. Sure, you tend to use aluminum foil to wrap your food or different products, but there are some unknown uses of this material that will blow your mind. There is a cool list of 17 tricks that you need to know about, when it comes to aluminum foil and you will find the entire list here. Continue reading “17 Creative Aluminum Foil Tricks That Will Make Your Life Easier” »
Nobody likes to spend a whole lot of money every week on food! It’s not that we all don’t like the quality of our food or that we are so cheap we don’t want to give in to that `premium` price, but it’s nice to have more money to spend on something else for a change. So here are a few tips on how to cut your grocery bill in half! With no concessions to quality, here is what you have to do. First, use the ads in your advantage, meaning you must prepare before heading out on a monthly, yes monthly, shopping spree. Continue reading “Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half: Tips & Tricks” »
If you love birds then it’s most probably that you have – at least once in your life – provide them with food. Even the simple throwing of bagel crumbles to pigeons can be classified in feeding birds. But if you want to take a bit further, you can do it with the help of a feeder. And the tutorial on how to make a DIY bird feeder out of a tin can is here for you. Please try this method knowing fully that if you take on this road, you endow yourself with the responsibility of turning the hobby into a habit. Providing birds with food Continue reading “How to Easily Make a Tin Can Bird Feeder” »
A crowded workshop is a sign that you are passionate about working on all kind of handy projects. The interesting stuff you make in your garage can change the world, whether it’s in a small way – your home or neighborhood. But when your garage hasn’t quite got the space you need, more precisely when the car is parked inside, what solution can you apply? The DIY wall mounted folding workbench is perfect for this kind of situation! It will provide with access for both the vehicle when it’s inside and your work. Continue reading “How To Build A Wall-Mounted Folding Workbench” »
If science projects were your favorite activity during your high school years, you are going to love this DIY idea. In case you live in an area with frequent electricity problems, this project will prove very useful. It is also a great idea to keep in mind if you go camping and don’t have a flash light. So, when you are in need of emergency lighting you can create it out of a tuna can; just make sure the tuna sits in oil. Continue reading “How To Make an Emergency Candle” »
People don’t always have the right tools or materials at disposal to build a structure that will suit their needs. In urban areas, a lot is done by machinery, but there are places where bags of earth replace all of the technology. The principles of building homes are still in place though, so it won’t be impossible. The DIY earthbag round house is a pretty good choice, both in terms of aesthetics and efficiency. You will end up with a financially accessible building and a home resistant to harsh weather conditions. Continue reading “How to Build an Earthbag Roundhouse” »
Spring is coming, so this is the ideal time of the year to start growing your own vegetables. As the lack of garden is no longer a disadvantage, you can start growing your own products right inside your home. The easiest way to do this is to grow the vegetables out of a bucket. This is a cheap and affordable alternative to the Earth Box idea and can be put into practice by anyone. The best part of these buckets is that you can place them anywhere, so search for a corner of your home that has the best features for gardening, such as sunlight.
The second best thing is that you can have a full control on the quality of the soil you’ll be placing inside the buckets, so you can grow healthy, chemical free products. Continue reading “How To Grow Any Kind Of Vegetables In 5-gallon Bucket Container” »
