Here’s a DIY heater for your glasshouse! Inside the lower terracotta pot is a large pillar candle. When lit, the …
Now this is what every government fears in its citizens!
Open Source Blueprints for Civilization. We’re developing open source industrial machines that can be made for a fraction of commercial …
DIY Anti-Bug Oil Blend: A Natural DEET Alternative
Ward off pesky insects with this effective, all-natural bug-repellent oil blend. We’ve seen a number of recommendations across the internet …
Nancy says “Glass is Class” and she’s right. (She won Bake-off, you know!)
Nancy Birtwhistle is a Sunday Times bestselling author, eco-lifestyle advocate, and the winner of the BBC’s The Great British Bake …
Swiss Christmas Tree has social media buzzing
In the heart of Switzerland, where tradition and innovation dance in the crisp winter air, the Christmas tree becomes more …
I made some (more) rose-hip syrup
I’m updating this because we went on a late night foraging raid on some sand dunes at the weekend! We …
This “Bubble” house can be completed in one day!
The concept of a “bubble house” generally refers to structures that have a spherical or dome-like shape, often made from …
Making soap the backwoods way
Soap – it keeps you clean. It prevents disease. It fights infection. Best of all, it is relatively simple to …
A home in one hour? Amazing or Oppressing?
Opinions vary between – How amazing! and They’re trying to force us into cubes? Where do you stand? We think …
Raised garden beds? Say FAREWELL to saggy bottoms.
These corrugated metal raised beds from Metalgardenbeds.com are stronger than other garden bed options and allow complete control over soil and drainage. …
Amazing craftsmanship with old tools
I love this guy’s videos. He is talented and industrious but he obviously comes from a very poor area. He …
How to build a house from snow bricks!
With the frigid weather across the US right now it could be time to try your hand a building a …
This guy turned the transformer from an old microwave into an amazing tool.
I wouldn’t do it myself and totally recommend you do not try this yourselves, but it’s cool to watch. And …
Spinning yarn straight off bunny!
Jenn Phillips spins wool from the Angora rabbit sitting in her lap. “Uncle Fritz” doesn’t mind letting Jenn help shed …
It’s a special day! ¡Salud!
National Margarita Day 2022 is February 22 and it’s one of the most popular National Food Holidays. Loved and consumed by …
26 Easy Household Tips
They’ve got some good uses for the insides of toilet rolls – the planter idea is very cool.
Reason why not to have a composting toilet
Wink, wink! They LOVE their nature’s head composting toilet because: ? Its easy to install ? Its easy to use. …
Couple Build Amazing Shipping Container Home For Debt-Free Living
This amazing shipping container home is guaranteed to impress! Constructed from one 20ft and one 40ft shipping container, this compact …
Reclaiming Wood
As we have covered recently, prices for new wood and building materials in general are going through the roof as …
The Price Of Plywood Is Absolutely Ridiculous – But It Is Also A Sign Of The Times
Would you pay $100 for a sheet of plywood? I know that sounds absolutely crazy, but we are almost there. …
Watch this boy teach his dad how to build a Leonardo Da Vinci bridge
Wonder how well it would work in real life? Here’s a version erected out of construction lumber in Stuttgart, Germany, …
Amazing! Engineer With No Fingers Builds His Own Bionic Hand
After Ian lost four of his fingers, he decided to build himself an incredible bionic hand – wait until you …
UPCYCLING: Making a Wreath from Vintage Ornaments
When we went through a late relative’s attic we found boxes of gorgeous vintage, glass Christmas ornaments. And while they …
How to turn plastic waste in your recycle bin into profit – and materials for 3D printing
By Joshua M. Pearce, Wite Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, and Electrical & Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University Joshua …
Watch this potter throw a bread proofing pot – it’s very calming
This is my friend Lawton at Bad Truck Pottery in Fredericksburg, VA. You may recognize him as the guy who …
DIY amazing hard apple cider
Brewmaster Jeff Merriman explains how to make hard cider in three simple steps. You can make hard cider from …