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How to Build Rocket Mass Heaters
Rocket mass heaters have to be one of the best ways to keep your home warm during the depth of winter. This DIY rocket mass heater sues wood and requires no electricity. Read the article to find out how to make your own rocket mass heater now!
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Amazing Custom Carved Wooden Doors
First impressions last and the door to your home could be it to anyone visiting your home. After all it's the first sight that greets them when they enter your home for the first time.
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DIY Earthbag Round House
Who knew that sandbags can be a full-blown humble abode? Since this age-old practice has made its way to the modern times, you can now create sturdy, affordable and sustainable homes using earthbags with your own hands
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How to Prevent Electrical Hazards in Your Home
Learning what electrical hazards to look for is one of the best ways to help prevent an electrical accident. Below are some of the most common electrical hazards that every homeowner should know about.
there is a little boy sliding down a slide
Stairs no longer optional
Can you remember sliding down stairs – any stairs, when you were a kid? Any ride would do… cardboard, a sleeping bag, even a pillow. Introducing SlideRider, from Minnesota mom, Trisha Cleveland. We’re guessing she has one too many rainy days trying to find fun activities for the kids!
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Glowing driveways and paths
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Clay refrigerator requires zero energy to keep food cool
It keeps food cool simply through evaporation. An upper chamber that holds up to 20 liters of water is designed in a way that the water drips down the sides of the unit. As this water evaporates, it cools the refrigerator’s interior, making it a suitable place to store produce.
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10 unique sinks you won’t find in an average home
Sinks are an indispensable appliance in the average modern home. Here are 10 not-so-average sinks any homeowner will appreciate.
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Tips on How to Keep Your Kitchen Mess-Free
We’ve all had days when the kitchen is just an absolute disaster. Tidying up a messy kitchen is easy once you know where to start. In this article we share some tried and tested tips on keeping your kitchen neat and tidy.
there are many different things that can be found in this collage with the words genius ways to use binder clips
Genius ways to use binder clips
These binders can do much more than organize paperwork! You’ll be surprised how they can make your life easier.
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Amazing tiled staircases!
You’d be surprised at what you can do to make a simple staircase into your home's showcase. See this article and draw inspiration from our gallery of fabulous tiled staircases.
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No powerpoint needed… human powered washing machines!
Off the grid? No problem. Camping holiday? No problem. Want some exercise while you save money? No problem. All you need is one of these nifty people-powered’ washing machines…
how to make a soda bottle fruit picker for apples and pears in the garden
How to Make a Soda Bottle Fruit Picker
Don’t let a single fruit go to waste. If you are harvesting fruit from a large tree, use a fruit-picker. This DIY soda bottle fruit picker is made entirely of scarp and recycled materials, and so will cost you next to nothing. Click on the article and learn how to make your own soda bottle fruit picker now.
there is a little boy sliding down a slide
Stairs no longer optional
Can you remember sliding down stairs – any stairs, when you were a kid? Any ride would do… cardboard, a sleeping bag, even a pillow. Introducing SlideRider, from Minnesota mom, Trisha Cleveland. We’re guessing she has one too many rainy days trying to find fun activities for the kids!
an older man standing in front of a garage door with the words secret garage door on it
Secret Garage Door
The government didn't allow Erik Vekeman to build a garage door, so he didn’t. Or at least that’s what they thought! See this article to find out how this clever Belgian villager got around the technicality.