The Owner-Builder Network

DavidOctober 5, 2013

The Cottage on the Hill – Zinta Aistars

What could this odd-shaped and many-windowed little house in the...

Rainier SocoApril 25, 2014

A Home Built From Two Shipping Containers

Shipping containers can offer very affordable accommodation and are great...

Rainier SocoMarch 8, 2014

DIY Garden Shed

We found the ultimate garden shed! Lots of storage space,...

FreddieJanuary 11, 2013

Cabin In The Woods

Mazama WA USA - Olson Kundig Architects Built area: 92.5 m2 (1,000...

ZenizonSeptember 11, 2013

Living on the Edge

There's a great contrast between the natural world and the...

Rainier SocoApril 5, 2014

DIY Hoop Greenhouse

Green houses are a great way to extend your vegetable...

ZenizonMarch 8, 2014

DIY Rotating Canned Food System

We decided a couple of years back to put together...

teamobnAugust 6, 2014

Pallet Wall Projects

Is there are boring spot in your home, particularly a...

teamobnJuly 24, 2014

Swing Bed Made From Recycled Trampoline

Everybody enjoys jumping on a trampoline, but all good things...

ZenizonFebruary 17, 2014

Fold Up Picnic Table

If you’re short on outdoor space, but need outdoor furniture,...

DavidMarch 14, 2013

Garage Conversions

Garage Conversions - The Smart way to Convert. Converting a garage...

DavidDecember 9, 2013

Pallets

How many uses can you think of for the humble...

ZenizonMarch 24, 2014

Leachachan Barn

Loch Duich, Scotland - Rural Design Architects Built area: 120m2...

DavidAugust 7, 2012

Mosaic

Although an ancient form of art, mosaics are still popular...

DavidSeptember 2, 2012

The Ryan Residence

King Scrub (near Brisbane) Australia WD architects Cooran Queensland In the...

DavidSeptember 19, 2014

Minneapolis Loft Renovation

Minneapolis Minnesota USA - A and H Architecture Year built:...

DavidSeptember 23, 2012

Rockhouse

British Columbia, Canada - Sandrin Leung Design Build Built area: 111.5 m2...

ZenizonJune 13, 2016

Arkiboat Houseboats

Sydney Australia - Drew Heath Architects While the design and...

Team OBNOctober 30, 2017

Grown House

Seoul, South Korea - FHHH FRIENDS Developed Area : ...

ZenizonJanuary 20, 2014

DIY Chair Tree Swing

Have you got an old chair that could do with...

Rainier SocoMarch 22, 2014

Livestock Tank Turned DIY Pool

Do you love the idea of having a swimming pool, but...

DavidJuly 29, 2017

The Trunk House

Nature recreated - Paul Morgan Architects Regional Victoria Australia We...

teamobnMay 18, 2017

Repurposed Pot Lid Projects

Pots and pans and lids! Have you noticed that it's...

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