People wrongly think gardening, especially vegetable gardening, can be done only if you have a garden or if you own a big yard for this. The truth is you only need imagination and commitment to work and care after your vegetables. We are about to show you just how easy it is to have homegrown potatoes all the time at your disposal. The trick is to use special designed containers for this. Looking like grocery bags, these potato sacks will fulfill the specifics of an outdoor garden. Using the fertilizer and water in the proper way suggested in the tutorial will give you Continue reading “How To Grow Potatoes In Potato Planter Bags” »
Do you know that concrete blocks can be used in other ways ? Here you will find 10 creative projects to decorate with concrete blocks.. Enjoy! Continue reading “10 Creative Ideas to Decorate with Concrete Blocks” »
Having a superb and beautifully looking garden implies some efforts especially in the decorating area. There is an abundance of products out there which can give you a help in making the outdoor portion of your residence a true delight to spend time in. But not all of the times, a bunch of money can buy the aesthetic outcome you desire. That’s why DIY alternatives are always at your disposal to make things a lot easier. A plastic barrel turned into a lovely outdoor planter sounds lovely. Also, there isn’t anything complicated about this DIY project. Continue reading “DIY Low Cost 55 Gallon Drum Planters” »
A survival shelter is no longer the sad and almost prison-like structure we all have come to think about in the past decades. The advances of architecture and the care of designers have resulted in a superb example of a survival shelter. This structure isn’t just a shelter, but could be easily considered a home. Twenty feet underground resides a lovely dwelling, fitted with anything a regular house can provide and bigger than a New York apartment. You can have the luxury of a secure cozy bedroom, a Continue reading “Underground Survival Shelter” »
From time to time, Nature shows that people are not the masters of the planet and we experience something called a `disaster`. But human beings are determined to make a statement that we are resilient and have a great ability to adapt. When disasters hit, the first thing to become inaccessible is “power”. That’s why an invention like Ecos PowerCube will change how we relate to those situations. The purpose of this device is to provide off-grid areas with the necessary electricity, with the largest model being able to generate 15kw or power. Continue reading “The World’s Largest, Mobile, Solar-Powered Generator” »
Are you ready for Christmas? Not in terms of holiday spirit or even gifts for your loved ones, but in terms of decorating. The ambiance you set within your home is important to the whole festive feeling. A regular wrath on your door might not be enough, but at the same time you don’t want to invest much in just a couple of weeks (a month at the most) of decorations. That’s why we suggest you this simple and cute tutorial. Making DIY plastic spoon snowmen is a fun project that you could do with your kids side by side. Continue reading “DIY Plastic Spoon Snowman” »
If you want to own a unique piece of furniture, here are some ideas. U&D (Utopia Design and KZ desing) is a company from Poland. They design and make furniture, using elements of old worn out machinery and equipment and old wood. Continue reading “Cool Upcycling Projects by U&D” »
A welcoming home needs not only interesting design but also a soothing color concept to accommodate any future owner. The residence featured on this webpage is an architectural blend of elegance with functionality resulting in a splendid two story high example of what a modern house should look like. The Poing House, as it’s named by its designers has a functional floor-plan and flat roof, with all the space in between the walls reduced to its essence. The people from Luxhaus have set up a nice contemporary showcase of functionality with design in the 1,184 square feet (110m²)residence in Munich, Germany. Continue reading “A Modern Home Designed by Luxhaus” »
Graffitis are very beautiful and can be considered true pieces of art, but many times they come with damages. Just take a look at the buildings in your city, many of them are freshly painted, but covered in graffities. It is true, that artists don’t always have a special place destined for artistic expression, but just imagine how great it would be if you could make graffities have an impact on the environment. Well, the truth is that this is actually possible. The solution for this is the Moss Graffiti movement and the name speaks for itself. Continue reading “DIY Moss Graffiti” »
