Bare House
Herzliya, Israel - Jacobs -Yaniv Architects Project Year : 2016 Developed Area : 270.0 m2 Photographs : Amit Geron Bare House is a family home designed to…
Each corbelled bamboo beam member is bolted to the column which helps achieve a rigid frame
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.…
Privacy Screen Ideas for Your Outdoor Area
Think your outdoor living area needs a little more privacy? Then here are some great DIY ideas that can isolate your space, yet still allow for the enjoyment of the outdoors! Spending some…
Ten wonderful ways to improve your outdoor with wood
Wood is one of the easiest materials you can make your DIY projects with. They are inexpensive, even free, depending on the type of wood and where you source them.…
Must-see balcony gardens
Aah, don't these balcony gardens make you wish you had one at home? Beautiful balcony gardens are not just for mansions -- as long as you have a balcony, it's possible!…
Inexpensive Patio Furniture
Inexpensive Patio Furniture
The outdoor area is one of the best parts of the house. It’s great for enjoying nature, entertaining, and spending some time alone. For you to fully utilize this area…
A well designed courtyard offers both visual and aural privacy
Creative Courtyards
A courtyard can offer exceptional privacy even in the middle of high density housing. If well thought out and designed, a courtyard offers both visual and aural privacy. Both are…
DIY Platform Deck
A deck is a great place to enjoy the outdoors while reading a book or enjoying a cool beverage. It’s also a perfect spot to entertain friends and family, especially if…
DIY Deck Projects
A deck or courtyard can change the entire character of a home. They bring the outside in and take inside out, extending your living areas at the lowest cost per…
DIY Backyard Pergola
DIY Backyard Pergola
Pergolas are not only architecturally attractive, but when you add some climbing plants, can provide some protection from the summer sun. This structure is great for any yard as it adds…
Rustic Garden Gazebo
From discussions with members, we find many don't use their yard as much as they would like to. One reason is that there is nowhere to just sit and 'chill…
Relax in your yard even without trees with this DIY hammock stand!
If you love the idea of relaxing in a hammock in your yard, but don't have any trees, this DIY outdoor furniture project is the solution. It's also a great…
Decks – something for every taste and every style of home…
Decks! They bring the outside in and the inside out. They are the lowest cost way to extend your living area and they can be easily converted to an all-weather…