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Eco Sustainable Home That Running On Renewable Energy From The Sun

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Ever imagined 2016 as the year in which a home can totally run on renewable energy? Harnessing the power of the sun is what makes the following home functional. In the HALO project, the solar panels aren’t just attached but they make up the roof! Made with the name and the shape of the round shining circle phenomenon which takes place around the Sun, the people behind HALO wanted to make a statement. The designers emphasized the social character of the home, making it a meeting place. Sourced from Gothenburg, Sweden the team of architects built 30 prefabricated modules and shipped them in China where HALO Continue reading “Eco Sustainable Home That Running On Renewable Energy From The Sun” »

DIY Car Hammock for a Dog

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If you like to take your dog with you every time you go on a car ride, then we have a cool project for you. It is a dog hammock that can be placed on the backseat of your car and it will keep the seat clean and your doggy happy. You won’t have to spend a lot of money on materials, as you can make the hammock out of an old bed sheet or any other large piece of fabric that you already have at home. You can even add some stuffing, so the hammock will be extra comfortable for Continue reading “DIY Car Hammock for a Dog” »

Cute No-Sew Fleece Octopus Tutorial

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Want to make a cute doll for your cute but don’t know how to sew? Well, the next DIY project doesn’t need you to! Turning one piece of fleece into a cute doll doesn’t involve much. All you need are these next few additional items: ribbons, googly eyes, a Styrofoam ball, glue and a bandana. The steps required to fashion a doll like the one you see on this webpage are easy! Just wrap the fleece around the foam then tie the ribbons as shown. Continue reading “Cute No-Sew Fleece Octopus Tutorial” »

Keep Your Chickens Happy With This Chicken Swing!

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The Chicken Swing Reduce coop boredom and provide an activity for all breeds and ages of chickens with The Chicken Swing, which is fun–and fun to watch! The engineered and patented design allows the chickens to keep the swing in motion themselves while sitting or standing on a ribbed corn-like textured perch. Continue reading “Keep Your Chickens Happy With This Chicken Swing!” »

Classic VW Campervan

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Traveling with style doesn’t require fancy or luxurious vehicles. Sometimes, a classic Volkswagen caravan is all you need to have a wonderful time going on adventures. You can make so many road trips and save money on hotels… Here’s one example of a customized Classic VW caravan. Continue reading “Classic VW Campervan” »

A Boat Made Of Wood And 55 Gallon Poly Drums

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A Frame Chicken Coop

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Are you looking for simple ways to build a shed in your backyard? Maybe, you even want the shed to be mobile or collapsible. Then you can easily build it by using pieces of wood that you already have. Such a creative idea, right? So if you can find some scrap wood in your home, you can still use it to create a piece of A frame chicken coop. If you have lots of unused wood at home, you can even create several coop frames and connect them, Continue reading “A Frame Chicken Coop” »

Solar Terracotta Water Filter Distills 5 Liters of Water a Day

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Fresh and clean water is still an issue today, although we live in a modern, highly industrialized world. Large parts of the population still don’t have access to clean water, but this innovative product can be a part of the solution. Named Eliodomestico and developed by Gabriele Diamanti, an Italian designer, this is a solar-powered water filter that is made out of accessible materials, such as terracotta and recycled plastic. The Eliodomestico has the capacity to clean 5 liters Continue reading “Solar Terracotta Water Filter Distills 5 Liters of Water a Day” »

A Special Little House Made Out Of Cardboard

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The Wikkelhouse uses completely sustainable and 100% recyclable materials. Putting cardboard as main material might come as a surprise but the layers provide the insulation required. Doubled with a wood outer layer every square meter of the walls will not only cut down your energy bills but also protect the home from various types of weather.  Each section weighs 500 kg and they all are designed in such a way that they can be “snapped” together in only a day! Continue reading “A Special Little House Made Out Of Cardboard” »


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