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DIY Mini Hoop Flowers

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If you want to make some small and colorful ornaments for your room or future DIY projects, try and create these flower ornaments. As they pattern is quite simple, you don’t have to be an expert at crocheting and if you get stuck the guide below will prove to be helpful. Choose some nice and vivid colors of yarn, some plastic crochet rings and hooks, a pair of scissors, a needle, buttons, a glue gun and you can start getting creative. Begin with a knot on your hook, as this will be the starting point Continue reading “DIY Mini Hoop Flowers” »

Some Turtles Have Nice Shells

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At first glance, house trucks might seem like monstrosities roaming on the roads. But when you take a look closer and even have the chance to spend some time in one of these interesting small living spaces, you tend to become fond of it and truly admire those people who made an effort to really transform the structure into a hospitable environment. Houses `raised` on vehicle chassis are often handmade structures and at the end of quite an extraordinary process the owner gets the benefits of both: transportation and accommodation. Succeeding in making a house truck isn’t easy. Luckily, Roger Beck’s new book will show any curious mind the secrets and hardships Continue reading “Some Turtles Have Nice Shells” »

Making a Cook Top Wood Stove from a 55 Gallon Drum

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Aren’t there times when you wished you just walk outside on and fire up the stove to make a delicious meal for you and your loved ones? The DIY solution to having an outdoor cooking device ready for any event, either lunch with friends or just a nice dinner with the family, will surely impress! The cook top wood stove you see in the picture is made from a regular 55 gallon drum. Sure, there is a decent amount of work put into the whole thing, but the result is both stylish and useful. Making sure you end up with a similar stove will depend on your ability to Continue reading “Making a Cook Top Wood Stove from a 55 Gallon Drum” »

Easy DIY Platform Bed (free plan)

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Having beautiful furniture isn’t about roaming the stores and spending plenty of money in the process. No, it’s actually about having a good taste and a desire to make your own stuff. The DIY way is much more attractive because you have the freedom to make it to the size you want and in the end it will easily match the rest of the interior design. And yeah, you won’t spend more than $55 on the entire thing – if you choose to make a platform bed like the one showcased here. With some 1 1/2″ thick boards, 2by3s, 1by3s, Kreg Jig, Continue reading “Easy DIY Platform Bed (free plan)” »

Grain Silo Converted Into A Texas Loft Apartment

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Grain silo homes become more and more popular in the States and not only, and you can find plenty of inspiration on the web. This stylish Texas Inn is a great example and its remodeled interior is a nice example of the infinite possibilities a grain silo can offer. The silo had been owned by Edwin Hanz and now (since 2007) is used for accomodation by the Gruene Homestead Inn. The silo is comprised of one bedroom, a living area and a bathroom and the price per night varies from $175 to $210 Continue reading “Grain Silo Converted Into A Texas Loft Apartment” »

DIY Vintage Candle Holder

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Creating a beautiful candle holder seems like a nice craft project for a weekend. You can gather your best friends and have some fun while making a cute decoration for your homes. You can make this nice vintage candle holder in less than an hour and you are going to need the following supplies: a medium sized jar, canvas thread, small flower decorations, glue and a candle. Make sure your jar is clean and doesn’t have any labels on it. Apply the canvas, by gluing it to the jar. It will look best if you have two different colors of canvas. Continue reading “DIY Vintage Candle Holder” »

Log Home Plans by J. Krentz Design

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Seeking quiet and relaxation is an increasingly crucial element for people when deciding where or which type of home to acquire. Settling for a nature embraced residence is commonly the best choice to make. Combined with comfort and an elegant interior design, custom log homes are the natural way to go. The house you can see in the pictures is made exactly for that need and that particular type of people. J. Krentz designs some beautiful and attractive log homes. Set in a natural environment, Continue reading “Log Home Plans by J. Krentz Design” »

How To Grow Wheatgrass At Home

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The healthy properties of wheatgrass are widely known and you can buy different kinds of shakes that contain this magical ingredient. As these juices can be a bit expensive, the cheap and healthy alternative would be to grow your own wheatgrass and mix your homemade healthy shakes. But when it comes to plants, each of them has different features and it is important to know some tricks before planting and growing them. The first steps are the most important as it will determine the quality of the wheatgrass, so make sure that you soak the seeds for almost 12 hours, before planting. The sprouting period can last up to 2 and a half days and after that the seeds can be placed into the soil. Continue reading “How To Grow Wheatgrass At Home” »

DIY Teddy Bear Granny Square

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This comfy teddy bear blanket will remind you of childhood and the toys you played with when you were a kid. It is also an awesome gift idea for a baby shower or a child’s birthday party as its happy and joyful aspect will bring a smile on every child’s face. Of course you can use this pattern to create all different sorts of items, not only blankets as it will look good on a small bag or purse too. In case this is your first crochet project, prepare for a bit of sweat and hard time, but if your skills are advanced it should be very easy for you. Continue reading “DIY Teddy Bear Granny Square” »


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