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,…
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…
Why buy an expensive barbecue grill, when you can make one from junk materials? And this one is sure to be a great conversation starter! It's made from old car or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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! It could be of any size, colour…
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…