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A Gorgeous Swedish Micro Home

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This micro house was designed and built by Torsten Ottesjö.The dwelling features convex walls which seam together with the floor creating both a sense of airiness and a naturally curved seating space along the sides of the interior. The structure is free-standing, so it can be moved anywhere; though the feeling is that it has actually sprouted out of the ground it rests on.  Continue reading “A Gorgeous Swedish Micro Home” »

Amazing Wooden House-Truck

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Ever imagined how awesome it would be to travel around the country and have your cozy accommodation at your side all the time? The truck you see in the photos has been adapted to sustain an entire house made of wood. Not only that, but the home is also self-sufficient. So besides the fact that you can have a car suited for off road voyages, you also have a dwelling which can sustain your living for days on end. The interior design is modern and the wooden theme is present throughout. The kitchen space is minimal but combined with the Continue reading “Amazing Wooden House-Truck” »

Couple Turn a Bus Into Their New Home

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Even though the world was hit by a financial crisis, prices of homes haven’t dropped to a level in which people can afford it without a considerable effort. This fact pushes some of us to finding creative solutions. When you are put in front of a situation in which you will sleep right under the sky, you tend to resort to all kind of DIY projects. The one you see in the photos involved transforming Continue reading “Couple Turn a Bus Into Their New Home” »

Amazing Log Cottage

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If you are tired of the monotony of country houses or the gray city life and seek to be closer to nature,  but without compromising your comfort, this cottage is perfect for you. The talented architects from Top Dom tried to gather everything what’s best in a cottage and place it into this house. The Russian company managed to create a house that looks just like the ones described in Russian fairytales, which served as an inspiration for this home. The variety of natural elements give this cottage a unique Continue reading “Amazing Log Cottage” »

How To Build A 5 Gallon Bucket Hydroelectric Generator

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With self-sufficiency on the rise in almost every large city, it is common to see people trying to set up their own power or water supply. Recycling is almost a regular thing now so those who want to live really independently choose a hydroelectric generator as their next DIY project to make. Making such a system is quite easy and actually there is no need for a bunch of extra materials to get Continue reading “How To Build A 5 Gallon Bucket Hydroelectric Generator” »

Chevron Infinity Scarf (Free Pattern)

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A scarf is an important accessory each winter, so make sure it is warm and trendy too. This season long scarves are popular and these are also called infinity scarves, as you can twist them several times around your neck. Infinity scarves are cozy and stylish and you can make your own, by following the steps from this next tutorial. In the following link, you will also find a free pattern and detailed instructions on how to crochet your own scarf.  Continue reading “Chevron Infinity Scarf (Free Pattern)” »

Quick And Easy Duvet Cover Hack

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Tidying-up the room and making sure your home is clean and organized involves a lot of work and time. But with a few tricks up your sleeve, there is nothing you can’t achieve. Handling the duvet by yourself is something you should get to master. Commonly, hassling with the corners is what everybody resorts to, although this method can take a lot of your time. That’s why we suggest you try and solve the Continue reading “Quick And Easy Duvet Cover Hack” »

Yurts: Living in the Round

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Want to know what it is like to live in a yurt? The typical yurt is a portable, tent-like round structure distinguished by unique roof construction. Long spans achieved without intermediate supports create airy spaces that impart a sense of openness and connection. A hole or skylight in the center of the roof invites the sun in and the occupants’ gaze skyward. The yurt dwelling experience is described beginning with ancient, nomadic Turkic and Mongolian tribes in central Asia – the origin of these distinctive shelters. Continue reading “Yurts: Living in the Round” »

DIY Wall Mounted Ironing Board

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Making sure your clothes look perfect and your style isn’t messy, an iron is essential. In this context, the ironing board will take a central role. But setting it up each time you need to iron your clothes and packing it afterward is a tedious job which most of us don’t really feel like doing. A drop down ironing board will be perfect in this situation! Paying $150 on one of these in the shops would be quite expensive and really not worth the money. Luckily, a $30 alternative seems more attractive. And we will show you how to turn Continue reading “DIY Wall Mounted Ironing Board” »


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