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Portable Farm Stand

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Local farmers have to undergo a great deal of effort if they want to have success while competing with big companies that handle tons and tons of produce each day. Any family agro-business knows that every little counts so a portable farm stand will definitely make a difference! This vehicle offers the individual farmer to sell his food around several locations during a week, depending on where people and tourists gather the most. Designed by Eliot Coleman, the wooden wagon is easily towable and can simply be opened into a nice useful stand. Continue reading “Portable Farm Stand” »

Attic Renovation Ideas: Amazing Results

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Living in a house usually means having an attic with a lot of available storage space. Of course, you can also view your attic a dust-collector and a place that brings you more pain than pleasure. In case you are not using this space, it’s time to make something really cool with it. Just take a look at this next example, to see how you can turn your attic into an awesome “mancave” and have a complete area for yourself. As you can see from the pictures, the owner made some changes in the structure of the place at first and then made a whole new entrance. This also meant adding a new set of stairs, which wasn’t an easy job, but you will see at the end that it was totally worth the work. Continue reading “Attic Renovation Ideas: Amazing Results” »

Tiny House Camper

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Here’s an example of how to build a tiny house on wheels. This project was built using as much recycled material as possible.  Continue reading “Tiny House Camper” »

Quick Recipe: 3 Minute Microwave Meringues

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Have you ever tried a meringue? They come in different combinations, the most common and wide-spread are lemon meringues, used as topping for deserts. But in fact, meringues are baked sweets that have a hard crust and are soft and fluffy on the inside. So if you want a light desert, meringues are the best choice. The recipe is pretty simple, but the preparation process can give you some headaches especially if it’s the first time ever you are making meringues. Luckily, we found this helpful tutorial for microwavable meringues and you will only need egg whites and sugar. Watch the video for a thorough explanation of the recipe and make some delicious meringues in only 3 minutes. Enjoy!

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DIY Project: Striped Paper Ornament

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When holidays approach, people try and acquire the most interesting and eye-catching decorations. In order to impress a friend or a relative some put emphasis on the tree ornaments. Taking into account that this piece is central to the traditions and habbits of Christmas, they are on to something. That’s why you should consider a bit more what exactly you decorate the Christmas tree with. You can buy something from the store or you could make your own pieces of decoration. Take the object you see in the photo for example. Even though it looks pretty hard to make, the Striped Paper Ornament has the chance to become your favorite piece of DIY decoration Continue reading “DIY Project: Striped Paper Ornament” »

Rose With Cheese And Almonds

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Would you like to try a new recipe that look awesome and tastes great? If yes, rose bud bread rolls are the right choice. The recipe is simple, as it doesn’t differ a lot from the traditional bread recipe, but the look of it will resemble a rose bud. So elegant and classy! To make the rose bud bread, prepare: a recipe for bread dough, sugar, ricotta cheese, almonds and orange zest. Make the bread dough according to a recipe you already have and let it rise. Once it doubles its size, roll it and cut small sections as shown in the pictures. Make small Continue reading “Rose With Cheese And Almonds” »

Innovative Glass Roof Tiles Heat Your Home With Solar Energy

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High-efficiency is slowly becoming a prerequisite for homes, not a fab anymore. People choosing to resort to more eco-friendly alternatives have pushed innovation to a more accessible standard. Solar heating for example can be both efficient and stylish with these Glass Roof Tiles. Made by SolTech System, this combination of technology with ecology brings all home owners a definite advantage and makes them choose environmental-friendly materials often. The important thing to know about this particular type of roof tile is that it doesn’t Continue reading “Innovative Glass Roof Tiles Heat Your Home With Solar Energy” »

Wire Spool Repurposed Into A Wine Table

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Putting wooden pieces -that would otherwise go to the landfill- like pallets, to good use is not only a good deed to the environment but also one to other people. Transforming an ordinary piece into a work of art requires mainly creativity but also a careful eye to repurposing. The commitment invested into a Wine Table like the one visible in the pictures in definitely worth it because once you try it you won’t want to walk away. Fitted with a nice place for keeping your wine cold, similar to an ice bucket but with more Continue reading “Wire Spool Repurposed Into A Wine Table” »

Tree House Built by Couple for $4000

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Money doesn’t make you happy, a tiny house does. Dave Herrle from Westbrook, Connecticut build his wife an amazing tiny house located in the woods. What a romantic gesture! The couple is trying to have a sustainable way of life, so Dave used recycled materials to build the house, making sure not to leave a permanent and harmful mark on the environment. The cabin’s size is 11×14 feet, it comes with a sleeping loft and a porch and the totals costs were no more than $4000. The tiny house was ready in 6 weeks Continue reading “Tree House Built by Couple for $4000” »


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