You see it all around, shipping containers being used for creative architectural projects. The degree to which designers will use this useful block of material is really impressive. But before you dream about your own projects involving shipping containers, you should know one thing: they are limited and not recommended for any kind of use! For instance, due to the way they are conceived and designed, putting one underground will lead to disastrous results. The lateral pressure of the soil as well as the long-term wetness or acidic/caustic soil will lead to the destruction of the shipping container.
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Turning unused materials into something useful can prove very rewarding. You’re not only saving the planet from yet another resource it can recycle on its own, but you also have a creative impact on your household. So, transforming a piece of trash into a treasure is done quite simple. The following DIY project explores the steps necessary to making a comfortable bed for your pet from an old chair. Continue reading “How To Repurpose An Old Chair Into A Dog Bed” »
Sinks are something we use every day and people don’t tend to put a lot of thought behind the design of their sink. But in fact, the sink is a very important part of a kitchen or bathroom as many times changing it will cause the transformation of the entire space. The most important characteristic of a sink has to be its functionality, but the design is plays an important part too. If you would like to purchase a new Continue reading “40 Unique Sinks” »
Summer and heat can give us humans a lot of hard times. But just think about your pets with those big fur coats on them and how unpleasant this season really is for them. So to keep your pet protected and away from the sun, some amazing people created the Cool Cot Dog House. This small dog house or tent is designed to keep your dog safe and cool. The inside of the tent offers a shady place for your little friend, the perfect hiding spot on a hot summer day. The dog house was designed for both the inside and the outside, as it was made using waterproof canvas and vents of top. Continue reading “Cool Cot Dog House” »
Turning an unused household object into a fine tuned tool is not new. Even though you might be tempted to believe reusing stuff is a modern trend, people have been resorting to this technique for many ages. But you can still support the method of reshaping metal in an interesting modern way. The next video provided by Trollsky will show exactly how to turn a wrench into a knife. Yes, you read correctly! The man behind this DIY project grinds away Continue reading “A Knife Made From An Old Wrench” »
If you still can’t imagine how a completely off-the-grid city can function, the island featured on this web page offers the great opportunity to see the concept working in good conditions. Home to 426 people, Lasqueti embodies every sustainable project you might have seen up to date. From growing vegetables and small animals in their yards to harnessing solar and wind power, you have the chance to see them in action here. Located between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, Lasqueti s big enough for an eco-friendly community: 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. The inhabitants of the city drive their life according to this idea: harmony with nature. The practical side of this, besides the fact there is a zero carbon footprint on the island, you stumble upon some Continue reading “Off The Grid: Living off land hour from Vancouver” »
Tesla Motors invented this highly useful battery, that is the dream of everyone who would like to switch to an off-the-grid living. The battery is called Powerwall and was designed in order to entirely power one’s home, without ever having to use the power grid again. The system of the battery is based on the same one used in the Tesla electric cars and it comes in two units: 7kWh ($300) or 10kWh (#3500). The energy the Powerwall battery will store, has to come from solar or wind generators and the battery will keep running even if the grid goes down. You can order these Continue reading “Tesla’s new battery could take your home off the grid” »
No bake cakes are the best! They are so easy and quick to make and you can even prepare them on the hottest summer days. There are many no bake cake recipes, one better than the other, but this next frozen strawberry cake is simply the winner. To make it, you will need the following ingredients: granola bars, brown sugar, flour melted butter, egg whites, sugar, whipping cream, lemon, cream cheese and a bunch of fresh strawberries. The processed granola bar crumbs will be the base of your cake. After that you will have to make the filling out of the cream cheese and the strawberries. Continue reading “Frozen Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe (No-Bake)” »
Summer berries are among our favorite fruits ever, too bad you can’t enjoy their freshness all year, right? Wrong! You can grow your own berries at home and it won’t even take you a lot of time. For instance, let’s take blueberries. They are the easiest berries to grow at home, as you can even grow them inside a container and they will still be healthy, fresh and delicious. Continue reading “Growing Blueberries : How to Grow Blueberries at Home” »
