Installing a hammock in your garden can result in lots of relaxing moments and quality time spent with friends and family. When it comes to installing the hammock the hardest part is finding the right place for it. Since you need to suspend it above the ground, you will need trees to secure the hammock. But what if you don’t have trees in your garden? There’s no need to panic, as you can always build an ingenious hammock stand out a Continue reading “DIY Hammock Stand” »
If biking is one of your favorite activities but you feel like your bike is missing something, this next tutorial might have the essential piece for it. It’s a very cool bike trailer, in which you can transport your passengers and have been made out of a wine barrel. As a wine barrel can’t be found at every corner, you should plan a visit to the local free market or hardware store. Once you’ve found the perfect wine barrel, you Continue reading “Port a Passenger with this Wine Barrel Bike Trailer” »
Serenity and beauty can be found in the places where nature and civilization have come together in harmony. Hidden in the Berry Province in the Loire Valley, there are some beautiful gardens which will surely make you fall in love in a heartbeat. The green areas of the Maisonnais and the Prieuré d’Orsan are inspiring from the first moment you lay your eyes on them. The gardens that you can find there are filled with topiary designs and heart shaped green sculptures all creating an appealing landscape. Made by Parisian architect, Patrice Taravella, the garden designs Continue reading “Beautiful Gardens of France: Prieuré Notre Dame D’Orsan” »
There is an increasing need for change when it comes to living conditions. A real-estate bubble always lurking by and fossil fuels prices as volatile as they are, can get you thinking about living off-the-grid. Meet the most fascinating passive solar earth home there is. The owner, Cody Lundin, is living a unique lifestyle for over 20 years, in which he embraced the natural world and wildness around him. He is an author of books on survival and even founded the Aboriginal Living Skills School in Arizona in 91. The home you see in the pictures is a truly off-the-grid structure. Heat insulated, the 700 Continue reading “Cody Lundin’s Sustainable Home” »
Solar technology isn’t new. James Cameron creates giant solar sunflowers for Malibu school. This project were recently installed on the 22-acre Malibu Canyon campus and are generating roughly 300 kilowatt hours per day, with expectations to offset the non-profit school’s power usage between 75 percent and 90 percent — possibly 100 percent at times — depending on available daylight. Continue reading “Solar Sun Flowers Project” »
You would be surprise to find out how many objects can be turned into a living space or even a house. You already know about grain silos, but did you ever think about a school bus as your next home? This amazing 1998 Thomas Built school bus has been turned into a tiny house. The designers did such a stunning work and this tiny home looks very cozy and welcoming, not to mention awesome-looking from the outside. This tiny bus home can be easily moved from one place to another and the 39 square feet interior is more than sufficient for a family of 3. Continue reading “39 foot Thomas Bus Conversion to RV” »
Gastineau Log Homes designed this beautiful oak log home on wheels that can be your next permanent residence. It’s a spacious 400 square feet construction, suitable for those who need to relocate frequently because of their job. This log home is part of the Log Cabins 2 Go collection, all of which have been built on trailers. The only tricky part is that due to its size (wider than 8’6″), they require a professional to be moved and you will need to hire a specialized company. But until then, you can enjoy the beautiful and cleverly divided interior, with a large living space, Continue reading “400 Sq. Ft. Costum Log Cabin on Wheels” »
A temporary swimming pool is a nice option for anyone who has only some limited space available in their backyard or don’t want to invest in a permanent one. Having a classical swimming pool requires a lot of money for maintenance, so a makeshift swimming pool is a more practical option. The great thing about these types of swimming pools is that they come in many kinds of shapes and sizes. Depending on your skills and the time you want to invest in the building of the pool, you can use a wide variety of materials. The following article features a set of creative and Continue reading “18 Cool Makeshift Pools” »
Transforming your yard or garden shouldn’t involve large amounts of money. All you need to do in order to really beautify your propriety is use a few stones; and some imagination obviously! As you can see from the projects featured in the pictures, there is a whole variety you can implement. From simple footprint arrangements to intricate car statue, you can use any of the DIY projects Continue reading “Use A Few Stones To Create A Beautiful Landscape For Your Yard” »
