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Build Your Own Swimming Pool From Bales Of Hay

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The magazines and internet have misled you into believing that a swimming pool is something for the rich, or at least for some who have a couple of thousands of dollars to spare on such a project. Three boys prove this thing to be wrong! At least with a shallow depth pool. And with the summer slowly building up its hot days to stay for the next few months, you might be tempted to choose their cheap and simple solution to make your own swimming pool. The DIY project only involves using bales of hay, plastic sheets, some rope and (obviously) water. After you’ve chosen the right spot for the hay, Continue reading “Build Your Own Swimming Pool From Bales Of Hay” »

Hello Kitty Cookie Recipe

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If you want to surprise your kids with a cute desert, try these next Hello Kitty cookies. Hello Kitty is a phenomenon that spread all over the world within a short period and is very popular among kids and not only. These cookies look so sweet and they taste that way too, so your kids can take them to lunch at school or eat them with a nice cup of cocoa. Making them is really easy, as you only need a Hello Kitty shaped cookie cutter and after that the decorations is a piece of cake. Continue reading “Hello Kitty Cookie Recipe” »

How To Remake Broken Crayons Into New Ones

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If you remember these things from your childhood, than you might have had a lot of fun with them. When the most important objective for the day was drawing that cartoon character in the most accurate way possible, you couldn’t have noticed that crayons – such an important tool in most of our coloring adventures – were slowly breaking away. Continue reading “How To Remake Broken Crayons Into New Ones” »

How to Build a Simple Chicken Coop

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The times when raising animals was something you could easily do without almost any means whatsoever (they would eat and sleep around the yard), modern times have come with a lot of food-safety provisions which are, however, the base for a long and healthy living. You could take the risk, but when a convenient DIY Continue reading “How to Build a Simple Chicken Coop” »

DIY Colored Pencil Ring

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When you think about making a unique piece of accessory for a friend or a loved one, remember this simple photo tutorial. Choose the creative way and make your very own colored pencil ring. With as little as a pack of colored pencils and some glue as main materials, you will succeed in making a beautiful DIY project. Although the whole manufacturing process needs a lathe to be used, the final result will impress the owner of such a unique accessory. Read the instructions provided Continue reading “DIY Colored Pencil Ring” »

Homemade Honey-Based Ketchup

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When going out and want to catch a bite, in the burger joint, the pizza place, or a regular fast food restaurant, it might have crossed your mind: how come they manage to make that ketchup so delicious? Now you can achieve the same tasty result on your own. The special ingredient is honey! Yes, that’s right, mixing honey with tomatoes paste, vinegar, salt, water, garlic and onion powder will result in a ketchup like the one you lick your fingers after eating a pizza or some chicken wings. Just combine them according to the instructions, over the cooker for 20 minutes and store it in a covered container. Continue reading “Homemade Honey-Based Ketchup” »

Learn How to Print Pictures on Wood

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Plain wooden planks are commonly underrated as a material for decorating. But a creative addition to such a plank will definitely make it a beautiful piece with which you can improve the interior design of your home. Just use this simple DIY method of transferring a picture onto wood. The fun fact to remember about this project is that you will Continue reading “Learn How to Print Pictures on Wood” »

How To Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes In a Barrel

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Most of you commonly don’t think a garden cannot be environmentally friendly, because it is out in the environment, but the truth is there are gardeners who use a lot of chemicals and techniques that do more harm than good to the environment. If you ever consider growing a vegetable garden bear in mind to always have a sustainable approach towards this sort of gardening. One such method, when planting potatoes, is with the help of a barrel. Continue reading “How To Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes In a Barrel” »

DIY Pot-In-Pot Refrigerator

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When you hear even ancient people knew better than you how to keep their stuff cold during the summer, without having the luxury of modern appliances, you will feel so envious! If you want this summer to be a lot more friendly with the environment, than you can save up on electricity usage with a simple outdoor trick. The science behind it is pretty rudimentary and it dates back 5000 years. The DIY project involves a couple of earthenware pots, one slightly bigger than the other. Continue reading “DIY Pot-In-Pot Refrigerator” »


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