For some, their gardens are more important than the house itself. Usually, these nature-loving people go to much extent in order to transform their outdoors into a habitable and welcoming environment. In this context, topiary is a perfect medium to achieve that result. The Sleeping Bird Topiary you can observe from the pictures is made by Claude Ponti. Although this one is located in the city of Nantes in France botanical garden, if your residence gives you the luxury of a big yard, nothing can stop you from attempting to fashion one Continue reading “Art of Gardening: Sleeping Bird Topiary” »
Building a permanent chicken coop shouldn’t be the hassle that usually comes with raising a home or a holiday cabin. That’s because the requirements, even if there are some, don’t compare to the standards people have. One second thing is that the hen house might be a barrier for lots of people who consider going into the chicken business, meaning many assume it costs much to spend for such a DIY project. Fortunately, it shouldn’t be the case. The truth is you could transform an existing structure you already have in the yard instead of building one entirely from scratch. Remember that the two main purposes of the coop are to protect chickens from any predator Continue reading “Building a Permanent Chicken Coop” »
Traditional log home design is being pushed further into more modern approaches. The is not something you commonly associate with the architectural style of log homes, but Simon Hirsh combined classic design principles with new ideas. Nowadays, a house made out of logs cannot be just some regular, second-hand, not important structure, but a beautiful residence, regardless of the time spent in it. So, modern design elements are used to make it highly livable and comfortable. Continue reading “Hirsh Log Home Design” »
The creative minds from NOA Architecture, came up with this really cool idea of a passive house, which they named “The Courtyard House”. The essence of the residence is to let inside as much light and air as possible, and thus create a green home that lives in harmony with the environment. The house is located in Aurora, OR and was placed on a hill. The view is stunning, as you can see the Pudding River, reflecting in the large floor-to-ceiling windows. The residence is divided Continue reading “The Courtyard House” »
An organized home has lots of advantages. First of all, you always know where to search for the things you need, without having to waste precious minutes while looking in each drawer. Second of all, an organized and tidy home has a relaxing effect on you and it is much more comfortable to live in order, than in chaos. In order to achieve this, some of you may think that lots of space is required and you will need to throw some of your old things out to make space for the new ones. Continue reading “50+ Awesome Home Storage Solutions And Ideas” »
Have you ever thought about making your own air freshener? Yes, this is quite an unusual task, but once you see how easy and practical it is, you want to do it as soon as possible. Buying air fresheners at a store can be risky, as you don’t know what sorts of chemicals you’ll bring in your home. Making your own air freshener means you control the ingredients and can make the product as natural as possible. You will need a jar or a larger bowl, depending on the type of the freshener Continue reading “7 DIY Air Freshener Ideas” »
When it comes to redesigning your home, repainting the walls is an important step. You can choose to be bold and use strong colors or a patterned wallpaper, but there is something even better than these two ideas. You can create a unique wall out of pieces of wood or old pallets. The great part is, that this way you won’t even need to invest into other expensive decoration items, as the wall itself will give the room a whole new look. You can leave the pallets the way they are and Continue reading “Pallet Wall Projects” »
If you have a little free spot in your backyard, a chicken coop would be an option to fill that space. Raising chickens can be quite ingenious, as you will always have fresh and healthy eggs at home and you will also be having pets around the house. After you cleaned the spot, you can build your very own chicken coop, that will protect these small animals from the bad weather. Continue reading “Chicken Coop Projects” »
If you’re looking for ways to extend the storage options in your home, the best way to make this is by looking at materials you already have at home. You may say, there are no such things there that can help you, but sometimes objects you use daily can turn into cool storage units. For example, to create new drawers, you will need to make a wooden structure and convert daily items into drawers. You can use boxes, suitcases and even empty gallons of milk. Continue reading “DIY Creative Drawers Storage System” »
