Choosing the Best Security Camera for Your Home
Choosing a security camera isn’t as easy as you might think. There are countless systems out there and not all of them will fit your budget or requirements. We’ve rounded up the best in the market to help you make the right choice.
What Tools Does a Homeowner Definitely Need?
When you own a home, you need tools. Even if you don’t plan to DIY any major home improvements or repairs, there will still be minor things you’ll need to take care of — hanging pictures, putting together flat-pack furniture, and doing minor repairs. But what tools do you absolutely need to buy right away, […]
How Home Automation Can Save You Money
If your home is currently equipped with a basic security system, adding home automation to your home security system may save you money.
Awesome aquarium and fish pond ideas for your backyard
Having a pond or aquarium in your backyard doesn’t have to be an expensive project. Glass aquariums are pricey, requires constant maintenance, and are not always attractive especially outdoors. Well, there are other options that are just as visually attractive if not more at a fraction of the price of the conventional aquariums. You can […]
Upcycled Soda Crate Projects
Modern packaging may have it’s advantages, but it certainly lacks lasting appeal. Somehow, we just can’t see cardboard or shrinkwrap looking this good in another 30 years! Does the rustic look fit your taste? Then soda crate projects will definitely suit your home! It seems everybody is jumping on the vintage bandwagon these days with an […]
Recycled Rim BBQ Fire Pit
People love to barbecue. That’s both a generalization and a plain fact. We all have different reasons for enjoying outdoor cooking and dining. Food cooked over an open fire outdoors is naturally fresher. And a good outdoor grill just makes the entire cooking and dining experience a big event. You might say grilling outdoors is […]
Upcycle ceiling fan blades into giant dragonflies
Let giant dragonflies invade your garden or yard by upcycling old ceiling fan blades! This outdoor decor is sure to make passers-by take a second look… Don’t have an old ceiling fan? Why not search your local thrift store? And while you’re there, go look for a straight but carved table leg because you’ll be needing it, […]
Ten clever ways to re-purpose wine bottles
Drink a bottle of wine, throw the empty in the recycling bin, right? Don’t drink wine? Then empty wine bottles are still pretty easy to come by! A couple of quick calls and you’ll probably have all you need… Here are some great projects you can do with those empty bottles that will make you […]
Trellis From Recycled Materials
If you are looking for a way to organize or spruce up your garden, then a trellis would be the thing for you. Trellises come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can differ in their design, purpose, and material. The one thing all have in common is that they will cost you. Need a […]
Paint your house solar!
We wrote some years back about early research into solar paints. At that time, the research was aimed at making the paint act as photo-electric collectors in the same way that conventional solar panels work. We’ve seen nothing since about that research but Melbourne’s RMIT has now developed a a paint that might just power your […]
Clever old screen door ideas
Even old screen doors can be re-purposed into a number of clever and beautiful ways! If you have one, then you’ve got to see these ideas… Old and weathered screen doors may look ugly for an entry door, but re-purposing or upcycling is a great way for bringing out their beauty. So don’t throw away […]
Repurposed Pot Lid Projects
Pots and pans and lids! Have you noticed that it’s never the lids that wear out? But we tend to throw out both pot and lid since what good is a lid without a saucepan, right? Wrong. In fact, there are lots of projects that you can make with those lids. Here are just a few […]
Foods You Can Re-Grow Yourself From Kitchen Scraps
Grow basic food ingredients in your own yard from kitchen scraps! Most of these don’t need a lot of gardens space to grow. Some you can grow right in your windowsill! Growing your own produce doesn’t just save you money… it ensures you and your family get to enjoy the freshest of the ingredients in your cooking. And of course, […]
Seven solid reasons for using bamboo flooring
Bamboo flooring is becoming an increasingly popular option in new homes and in renovations. Before deciding whether to install a bamboo floor , it’s important that you know and understand the advantages and disadvantages of using this material for your project. The Advantages of Bamboo Flooring There are many advantages to bamboo including its environmental friendliness, […]
Look… No Triangles!
By Guest Blogger Munir Vahanvati The use of triangles is one of the fundamental principles for bamboo construction which is commonly used in most bamboo structures for stability and rigidity. Keeping with our principle of exploring new designs and connections in every project we decided to challenge the notion of using triangulation for structural stability. […]
The Owner-Builder’s Sanity Saving Checklist!
The two most daunting questions in the minds of first time owner builders are: What are the steps or process I need to follow to build a house as an owner builder? and What are the stages of building a house as an owner builder? How great would it be if you had a […]
Seven Tips for Successful Owner-Building
We choose to owner-build for many and varied reasons. Sometimes, it’s because we have a limited budget and want to save as much as possible. Other times it’s because we want something unique that we feel a commercial builder won’t be able to deliver. And then there’s, what may be the best motivation and reason […]
Build a cat castle to keep your pets busy!
Do you have a cat at home that you want to keep from climbing your furniture? A cat castle like any of these is sure to do the trick! All pets need a place of their own indoors, just like every family member needs their own space. Cats, specifically, love spending time in high places which is why a […]
The Transatron Project by Patrick Buckle
Having purchased a small vacant block of land I was keen to find an affordable and comfortable solution to make use of the beautiful mountain location and escape the city for weekends and holidays. After a career of building things to be delivered quickly and efficiently in theatre, I began a search for compact and […]
Horseshoe Christmas Tree
Bored of your old Christmas tree? Then here’s an awesome idea you just might like – build your own unique Christmas tree made of horseshoes! These personalized horseshoe decorations are beautiful and unique. They can add charm to any space. The project is simple enough so that you can start right away without any large costs. It […]
10 Toys for Your Backyard Chickens
Chickens love to get busy. They enjoy running around, scratching and pecking at things all the time. Now when they can’t find anything that resembles those activities, they get bored. And when they do, it could lead to unhealthy behavior and cause serious health problems for your chooks. Your chickens are going to peck each other, pull […]
Unique Crib and Cradle Ideas
Expecting a baby for the first time? Then it ‘s also time to get that baby shopping list ready! First up, the crib! Now we know how exciting it is to buy a brand new baby crib, but here’s an idea that could be even more exciting. 😉 Make your baby’s bed even more special with these unique […]
Building an Indoor to Outdoor Space
When it comes to creating a home, one of the most loved trends of the moment is to bring the outdoors in. This sounds simple enough, but in order to really effectively achieve this you have to make sure both your indoor and outdoor spaces are cohesive and blend into one, so much so that […]
55-Gallon Metal Drum Project Ideas
A used and empty drum just lying around a yard is an ugly sight. Some will just walk past by it, while others can see the amazing potential an ‘ugly’ metal drum has. If you’re one of those who own (or have access to) metal drums but don’t have much talent in turning ‘trash’ into treasures, […]