From time to time, Nature shows that people are not the masters of the planet and we experience something called a `disaster`. But human beings are determined to make a statement that we are resilient and have a great ability to adapt. When disasters hit, the first thing to become inaccessible is “power”. That’s why an invention like Ecos PowerCube will change how we relate to those situations. The purpose of this device is to provide off-grid areas with the necessary electricity, with the largest model being able to generate 15kw or power. Continue reading “The World’s Largest, Mobile, Solar-Powered Generator” »
Are you ready for Christmas? Not in terms of holiday spirit or even gifts for your loved ones, but in terms of decorating. The ambiance you set within your home is important to the whole festive feeling. A regular wrath on your door might not be enough, but at the same time you don’t want to invest much in just a couple of weeks (a month at the most) of decorations. That’s why we suggest you this simple and cute tutorial. Making DIY plastic spoon snowmen is a fun project that you could do with your kids side by side. Continue reading “DIY Plastic Spoon Snowman” »
If you want to own a unique piece of furniture, here are some ideas. U&D (Utopia Design and KZ desing) is a company from Poland. They design and make furniture, using elements of old worn out machinery and equipment and old wood. Continue reading “Cool Upcycling Projects by U&D” »
A welcoming home needs not only interesting design but also a soothing color concept to accommodate any future owner. The residence featured on this webpage is an architectural blend of elegance with functionality resulting in a splendid two story high example of what a modern house should look like. The Poing House, as it’s named by its designers has a functional floor-plan and flat roof, with all the space in between the walls reduced to its essence. The people from Luxhaus have set up a nice contemporary showcase of functionality with design in the 1,184 square feet (110m²)residence in Munich, Germany. Continue reading “A Modern Home Designed by Luxhaus” »
Graffitis are very beautiful and can be considered true pieces of art, but many times they come with damages. Just take a look at the buildings in your city, many of them are freshly painted, but covered in graffities. It is true, that artists don’t always have a special place destined for artistic expression, but just imagine how great it would be if you could make graffities have an impact on the environment. Well, the truth is that this is actually possible. The solution for this is the Moss Graffiti movement and the name speaks for itself. Continue reading “DIY Moss Graffiti” »
We can all agree that a garden is most beautiful when it is full with blooming flowers and different kinds of plants. Planting flowers is not a hard task, and you can purchase the seeds from almost any larger store. The trouble is with the way you care for the flowers afterwards and how you plant them. If you don’t want to plant the flowers directly in the soil, you can opt for a wooden garden planter, like the one in the pictures. The planter has 3 boxes, each one suitable for planting and it comes for M&M Timber. Each of the boxes measure 3′ x 1′ Continue reading “Multi Tier Wooden Garden Planter” »
Winter is not quite your salad-friendly season, but with a little bit of effort and some advice from our website, you will be able to successfully grow salads indoors during winter. Everything from leafy herbs to almost any type of salads, like lettuce, arugula, kale, or various greens, like spinach, chard or beets, you will be able to harvest any of them if you follow through with this simple how to. There are a few tricks you should remember in order to make the indoor process work as it would outdoors in a real garden. For instance, in an interval of each 7 to 10 days, make sure you water the plants with a mix of fish emulsion and seaweed which you can buy at your local garden store. Continue reading “How To Easily Grow Salads Indoors in Winter” »
If you’re looking to reconnect with nature, this is the natural get-a-way experience for you. Glass walls give you a panoramic view. A short walk across the bridge takes you to all the amenities of a full bath and kitchenette. An unforgettable experience! The Glass House is a unique getaway retreat hidden in the beautiful hills of southwest Wisconsin’s Ocooch Mountains. Continue reading “The Glass House: A Cabin in the Woods” »
Anyone with a chicken coop in their backyard knows how hard it is to make it look pretty and in accordance with the rest of the design. The long way from ordinary and regular coops to beautifully decorated ones has been crossed by passionate people with creative ideas, like the one featured in this project. Turning your coop into a beautiful penthouse for hens will benefit not only the chickens – which will live a more stress-free life – but for your kids as well: building such a nice structure will teach them to take care after helpless creatures. Continue reading “The Chicken Coop” »
