Roofing Ideas to Consider for Your Roof Replacement

The roof is one of the most significant fixtures in any building. It serves as protection from the elements and provides insulation. Roofs typically last between 15 to 20 years, depending on factors like climate, roof type, and maintenance levels.  This means that you will have to replace your roof at some point. Roof replacements […]

5 Services That A Plumber Can Do For Your Home

Ensuring your home’s upkeep is one of the essential tasks every homeowner must do. But aside from seeing to it that it’s maintained and cleaned regularly, you also have to ensure your home’s systems are functioning efficiently and that there are no concerns or issues that need to be addressed. Your home’s plumbing system, for […]

How to Install a Door Like a Pro

Hanging a door seems like it should be one of the more straightforward DIY projects you can do, and to an extent this is true. However, if it’s your first time attempting anything like this, you’ll need a combination of attention to detail, patience, and the right tools to make the process a success. Here’s […]

How to Transform a Bare Wall Into a Feature Wall

Sometimes, you can be so busy focusing on building a home with a layout you love that you forget what the walls will look like in each room once they’re finished. When you’re ready to move into your house, it may only be a matter of time before you realize it’s missing something.  While there […]

How To Build a Tree House In 9 Steps

Getting your own tree house can be a rewarding experience that brings so much joy to the entire family. Not only does it provide a playhouse for your kids, but it will also make a great hang-out spot for everyone. However, building a treehouse is more than just carpentry. The building process tends to be […]

A Basic Guide To Underground Drainage Systems

When building your dream home, there seems to be a million critical items on your checklist that you must consider, otherwise, the project won’t be entirely successful. One of these is underground drainage.  Before jumping in to purchase the necessary equipment and lay the pipes, you need to have some background information on what underground […]

How to turn your home garage into a DIY workshop

The garage is the hub of all home DIY projects. It’s the place where tools are stored and the important cuts and measurements take place, so it’s essential it’s a space you can use safely and reliably. If you plan on renovating your home, start by getting your garage set up will help your renovations […]

Three Home Remodelling Projects That Will Add Real Value…

Bathroom remodelling can be a great investment

Remodelling to add value to a property is very different from renovating for lifestyle. If it’s your ‘forever home’, you will gain emotional and physical comfort from your expenditure. But if you are remodelling to sell – to increase the value of your property – you need to think hard before committing. Home owners who […]

How To Choose The Best Software For Floor Plans

Getting the best out of the space in your home is important. The way you organize your floor plan can make a huge difference in practicality and the atmosphere of your home. Because of this, it’s important to design it on paper or, better yet, on your device.   Drawing out floor plans takes a lot […]

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, […]

8 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, require 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 […]

10 Clever Upcycled Soda Crate Projects

Soda Crates

Modern packaging may have its 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 […]

Inexpensive Rim BBQ Fire Pit

People love to barbecue for many reasons. It’s a great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors. Cooking outdoors also allows you to enjoy the natural flavours of food. When done right, barbecuing can be a healthy cooking method. Food cooked over an open fire outdoors is naturally fresher. Grilling outdoors is a great way […]

Upcycle Ceiling Fan Blades into Giant Dragonflies in 5 Easy Steps

Ceiling Fan Blades 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, […]

10 Awesome 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 […]

5 Creative DIY Trellis From Recycled Materials

Trellis made from old spring bed.

If you are looking for a way to organize or spruce up your garden, then a trellis would be the thing for you. But a DIY trellis is a structure created to support climbing plants. It provides a solid structure for them to climb, while also providing privacy and preventing the plants from blocking your […]

Paint your house solar!

Paint yourself some free energy. Take the titanium oxide that is already in most paints, throw in a little molybdenum-sulphide and humidity and drive away in your hydrogen powered car!

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 […]

8 Clever Old Screen Door Ideas

Even old screen doors can be re-purposed in 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 […]

9 Awesome Repurposed Pot Lid Projects

Repurposed Pot Lids

Pots and pans and lids! Have you noticed that it’s never the lids that wear out? But we tend to throw out or upcycle 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 the pot lid. Here are just […]

8 Easy Re-Growing Foods From Kitchen Scraps

Re-growing food ingredients in your own yard from kitchen scraps is a good idea! Most of these don’t need a lot of garden space to grow. Some you can grow right on your windowsill and some can be planted in your vertical garden! Re-growing foods in your own garden don’t just save you money… it ensures you […]