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Portable Pop Up Tent Camping Beach Toilet Shower Changing Room Outdoor

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A pop-up tent can prove to be very useful in the summer, especially if you’re planning to go on a hike or visit a music festival. This next portable pop-up tent is very easy to carry in your backpack and is made out of waterproof polyester. It can be the perfect hiding spot if you need to change at the beach or install a portable shower in case you’re going to a festival. This tent has an entrance with Continue reading “Portable Pop Up Tent Camping Beach Toilet Shower Changing Room Outdoor” »

Wood Pallet Vegetable Garden

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Pallet gardening is a very efficient way to keep your plants protected and pest-free. The advantage when it comes to this type of alternative gardening is that pallets are very cheap and if you have a large property, filling it with pallets won’t cost you a fortune. Pallet gardening is especially great if you want to grow strawberries, as the pallets will keep slugs away and the fruits won’t touch the ground. If you want to grow other type of berries, Continue reading “Wood Pallet Vegetable Garden” »

New Castle Log Home

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Aren’t log home the best? As you already know we have a real passion for these types of homes and hope you do too. They come in so many sizes and shapes and each one is unique and beautiful. The reason why log homes are great stands mostly in their structure and the fact that they are easy to build. This next log home, called New Castle Log Home and has a size of 2000 square feet. Continue reading “New Castle Log Home” »

DIY 5 Minute Lip Balm

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A lip balm is one of those things a girl always has to have in her bag. Lip balms come in different shapes and flavors, from fruity to the classical ones which are rich in vitamins and help you keep your lips hydrated. But if you are one of those girls who likes to have her own little collection of lip balms and wants this without spending a lot of money, then the solution is to make your own. This way you can make sure it will be exactly what you were looking for. The recipe for a great lips balm: bees wax, coconut oil, a small piece of an old lipstick (for tint), Continue reading “DIY 5 Minute Lip Balm” »

Learn How to Build a Raised Bed with Benches

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If you want to make gardening an easier activity, you should seriously consider building a raised bed in your garden. Raised beds can have so many variations, but if you want one that is comfortable too, a raised bed with benches is the best option. This type of structure is higher than the regular ones and your back won’t hurt while gardening. Such a raised bed can be very helpful for elders, as they can practice their hobby without having to feel the pain of planting and harvesting while kneeling or bending. If you have a spare afternoon, you can cut the wood for the raised bed Continue reading “Learn How to Build a Raised Bed with Benches” »

How To Make A Pretty Headboard Bench

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Changing your old bed, doesn’t mean you have to throw it out once you buy a new one. At least not all its pieces! When it comes to the mattress it’s quite obvious how you can reuse it. But what about the other pieces of the bed, such as the headboard? Well, the headboard is not fire wood either, as you can make some changes and transform it into a bench. Just clean it, make small reparations if it’s damaged and then repaint the whole structure. Continue reading “How To Make A Pretty Headboard Bench” »

The Umbrella Home: A Simple Underground House Design

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“Umbrella home” is a new and innovating concept that can help you build a sustainable home and save a lot of money in the cold season. The name makes reference to earth-sheltered homes that use a new technique, by placing an insulating “umbrella” on top of the house. The “umbrella” is hidden in the earth that stands for the roof of the house and insulates the soil that surrounds the building. Continue reading “The Umbrella Home: A Simple Underground House Design” »

How To Transfer An Image Onto Stone

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Photos are one of the most personal and touching gifts you can surprise your loved ones with. Many times a photography can express more than words, so if you are looking for a special gift for someone, pictures can be an awesome idea. In the following video you will learn more about how to transfer an image onto an unusual surface, such as a stone. This is an easy DIY project and is perfect if you want to create a unique gift. You will need: a printed picture, stone (a clean one), varnish, brush, damp fabric and medium transfer. Start by covering Continue reading “How To Transfer An Image Onto Stone” »

How To Turn A Can Tab Into A Survival Fish Hook

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In survival situations and times of crisis a fish hook can come in handy, especially if you ever get lost in a forest and have to fish for your food. With this very cool trick you can turn a can tab into a fishing hook in less than 10 minutes. The tools you’ll need should be a part of your survival kit. To make the hook you’ll need: a can tab, file and wire cutter. First of all, you will need to cut an opening Continue reading “How To Turn A Can Tab Into A Survival Fish Hook” »


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