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How to Repurpose a Door into a Table

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Doors are perfect as tables! This isn’t just a crazy saying, but a practical DIY project that each person with a desire to improve their garden can do. You can even get all the materials from the road side people usually throw out stuff they think are worthless. Repurposing them into useful and quite beautiful objects will prove that this alternative method of making things is highly sustainable and more and more should resort to it. Some additional materials, like spray paint and deco art glass stains should be purchased in order to successfully Continue reading “How to Repurpose a Door into a Table” »

DIY Crochet Mermaid Blanket

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The times when being cold had only dull solutions are long gone. With this impressive mermaid crochet blanket, every little girl’s dream takes a step closer to reality. The result of a decent amount of work hours is a beautiful blanket that resembles the lower half of a mermaid, the tail in particular. Remember, it’s a blanket, not a cocoon, so don’t expect that to yield out of this useful DIY tutorial! Continue reading “DIY Crochet Mermaid Blanket” »

How to Grow 6,000 Lbs of Food on 1/10TH Acre

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Who would have thought you could find this self-sufficient beauty 15 minutes away from downtown Los Angeles? If you want to grow your own food and make sure that everything you put on the table is 100% healthy and free of any chemicals, take the example of this next L.A. based family. The Dervaes grows their own food and everything they consume in a year comes from their own household. Continue reading “How to Grow 6,000 Lbs of Food on 1/10TH Acre” »

Truck Transformed Into Amazing Solar Powered Off Grid Home

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Cars turned into homes are not usually the best representation of efficient design. But the truck you can view in the pictures is an example of how great you can blend beautiful design with sustainability.  Turned into a superb mobile home, the former truck doesn’t even have a hint of its logistic past – from within, because you are still left with the cabin and platform that give you the freedom to change evening and morning views whenever you want. The project was successfully completed by Joseph Tayyar. Continue reading “Truck Transformed Into Amazing Solar Powered Off Grid Home” »

DIY Pet Coat Pattern

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Everybody who cares about their pet or pets would be willing to provide them with plenty of food, entertainment and … clothing! Yes, clothed pets have become a common sight on the streets, as more owners are protecting their little friends from the cold weather. But some items might be expensive at the pet shop and that’s the reason we offer you this nifty tutorial on how to make a DIY pet coat from a shirt you have at home. Continue reading “DIY Pet Coat Pattern” »

Beehive Crochet Baby Dress And Hat (FREE Pattern)

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Wouldn’t you prefer a simple outfit for your kid that you can literally make yourself instead of the glamorous and rather kitschy clothes available in the shops? The DIY crochet project we suggest is a perfect example of why the handmade alternative is becoming so popular: it looks great! The Beehive Baby dress and hat will turn your little girl into a princess in the making. The dress Continue reading “Beehive Crochet Baby Dress And Hat (FREE Pattern)” »

DIY Project: How To Make Roses Using Toilet Tubes

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Toilet paper tubes are not as useless as they may seem once you’ve used all the paper covering them. As you know, any kind of material can be recycled and this is true for these tubes too. With a bit of guidance and cool tips, you can create small decorative roses out of toilet paper cores. You will need: toilet paper tubes, a pair of scissors, a pencil, hot glue gun. Start by cutting the tubes so you will get flat pieces of cardboard. Use a pattern to help you trace the outline of the flower and create several sets. Make Continue reading “DIY Project: How To Make Roses Using Toilet Tubes” »

Homemade Ram Pump: Perfect For Remote Areas Where Electricity Or Fuel Is Limited Or Unavailable

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Having a creek nearby your home could be a blessing for all of the utilities and water needs you may encounter. But using the creek to its maximum potential could be tricky if you’re not optimally prepared. Pumping water uphill could be an issue hard to deal with, but not impossible! The DIY community has an answer to the problem in the form of a homemade ram pump. For this project to be successful it will be required that you have a basic grasp of technical jargon, tools and procedures. Watch the video Continue reading “Homemade Ram Pump: Perfect For Remote Areas Where Electricity Or Fuel Is Limited Or Unavailable” »

A Smart Way To Transform A Room Into An Office-Bedroom

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Not everyone has enough space in their home to create a guest room, but this doesn’t mean you should give up on this idea. Take example from this very creative person, who transformed his office into a guest room by building a trundle bed. The cool thing is that the room he managed to create is a combination of a guest room and an office, so he still has both rooms, but uses them alternately. Continue reading “A Smart Way To Transform A Room Into An Office-Bedroom” »


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