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LEGO Inspired Kids Furniture Collection

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Decorating the kids’ room into something that will inspire them and let their imagination run wild is something all parents wish to achieve with little effort. The collection you are about to see might be just the answer for that. The popular asymmetric shapes we all came to love when we were young are reinvented as LEGO bricks decorative elements on kids furniture. Lola Glamour company put out a collection of furniture for kids that has wooden LEGO shaped decorations at its center. Whether it’s the bed, closet or wall shelves, the LEGO pieces inspire Continue reading “LEGO Inspired Kids Furniture Collection” »

How To Clean A Smooth Stovetop The Frugal Way

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The holidays are over so you better be prepared (physically and mentally) for the cleaning process than should begin afterward. Making sure your kitchen and all appliances are once again shinny clean will take time. Thus, it’s advised you have some tricks up your sleeve in order to have a smooth, easy and – most importantly – quick process. The stovetop is particularly a hard surface to clean and you usually end up spending more time than you originally planned for cleaning it. This following tutorial will teach you how simple it all can be. Continue reading “How To Clean A Smooth Stovetop The Frugal Way” »

How To Build A Cheap Houseboat

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For the lovers of water and travels, here comes the perfect vacation home that will help you feel close to the things you love. It is a house-boat and the term is exactly what it refers to: a boat turned into a house. The boat has a motor, but you can also row when the weather is fine and you feel like doing a little exercise. Imagine how great it would be to travel to places that can’t be reached on foot or with other public transports, than a boat. And the amazing part is that you don’t have to bother with finding a hotel or setting up a tent, as you can enjoy a good night’s sleep and relax in your very own house-boat. The boat is well equipped and can offer Continue reading “How To Build A Cheap Houseboat” »

DIY Mosaic Table

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The interior design of your home reflects parts or even your entire personality, so it’s quite obvious why people invest so much energy in making the decor as close as possible to their wants and desires. For a new home owner or inhabitant you have a major challenge to overcome: blending what you already have in terms of decorations and furniture with what you might get as home-warming present or just see in the shops later on. Transforming projects are a great way to achieve the above-mentioned result. Turning an antique piece of furniture, like the elegant table you see in the photos, in a perfectly modern one is so easy. This amazing DIY Mosaic Table will be just the craft project you Continue reading “DIY Mosaic Table” »

Beautiful Wishing Well

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Wondering what particular piece of decoration you should install or build in your garden in order to improve its look? Well, your searches should end because these decorative fountains will add a touch of that elegance you wanted for so long. And if you don’t want to hire someone to build it, you can easily make it yourself. You don’t have to be an engineer to successfully assemble a simple-design fountain. Remember that this piece is only decorative, so you don’t have to worry about water sources or any of this stuff in your DIY project. Check out the models and examples Continue reading “Beautiful Wishing Well” »

A Tiny Wooden Shack In The Woods

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A handmade tiny wooden shack is a viable option which many people consider nowadays for a home. The project we feature here shows that you can make your nest in the middle of Nature just the way you like it. Take a virtual tour of how this wonderful DIY piece of architecture was completed. From the simple door to the panels of ply bead of the ceiling, you can have your very own secluded retreat if you follow the example of the person who made the modest shack showcased here. Continue reading “A Tiny Wooden Shack In The Woods” »

The Quickest Way To Peel A Kiwi, Mango Or Avocado

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Some fruits are utter mysteries to us, especially when it comes to peeling and eating them the proper way. We are thinking about kiwi and mango, as it seems almost impossible to eat them in a cultured way. But there are some cool tricks that can help you easily peel a kiwi and a mango, without making a lot of mess. All you need to do is take a sharp knife, cut the kiwi and the mango in half and then take a medium sized glass. Place the half fruit and run it over the edge of the glass so the peel will be smoothly removed. This works best with a ripe fruit and it is a very clean and easy way to peel your food. After that you can use a spoon or a fork to Continue reading “The Quickest Way To Peel A Kiwi, Mango Or Avocado” »

How to Construct Houses with Plastic Bottles

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It may seem unbelievable but you can build houses out of plastic bottles filled with sand. These projects are made especially by NGOs from African countries. For example, the house from the video below was made by the Samaprman Foundation. The plastic bottles were gathered from trash cans and then filled with sand. This way, volunteers managed to make 6,000 `bricks` from sand-filled plastic bottles. Continue reading “How to Construct Houses with Plastic Bottles” »

Turn Old Pallets Into A Chicken Coop

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Making a chicken house by using recycled building materials is a handy and recommended technique. The workload isn’t very different from a conventional structure, but you will save plenty of money on the materials. Check out this project from Lone Grove, Oklahoma, which used 3 wood pallets together in order to make a 42 by 126 inches floor. Follow the instructions from the tutorial and you should have no problems building a similar structure. Now, your chickens have a brand new home with little money and you can focus on something else in your household. Continue reading “Turn Old Pallets Into A Chicken Coop” »


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