Strong Custom Cap Stone Fire Pit: Warm Gatherings in 7 Steps

Do you like the idea of being able to unwind in your outdoor space after a hard day’s work? Spending some outdoor time during the night will be much more enjoyable if there is a fire pit to keep you warm. A custom cap stone fire pit is the best kind for any outdoor gathering. […]

Handy Bicycle Wall Hanger: Affordable 10-Step Organizer

Bike Wall Hanger Main Image

Storing a bicycle can be a challenge in a small space. No cyclist would leave his bike outside in the rain. So if space is a problem indoors, you need to be a little creative. With pedals and handlebars sticking out, just standing them in the hallways is a bad idea. They’ll snag, get knocked […]

Sturdy Geodesic Chicken Tractor: Rewarding 10-Step Guide

Geodesic Chicken Coop

Wondering what a chicken tractor might be? It’s a coop that can be easily moved and often has wheels. They are also known as chicken arks for some reason yet to be discovered :) A fixed coop has one major disadvantage… it can end up as just bare earth given enough time. A moveable coop – […]

How to Build a Beautiful Cement Block Smokehouse in 7 Steps

Cement Block Smokehouse

Sausages, bacon, ham, venison, turkey, ribs, cheeses, salmon… These are just some of the many amazing foods you can make with a smoker! If you’re dreaming of delicious, freshly smoked food made in your backyard, then this is a great project for you – your smokehouse. Most commercially sold smokers are small and are only for hot […]

Raise Mealworms in 9 Practical Steps: Healthy Chicken Diet

DIY Mealworm Farm

Chickens require balanced diets. Minerals and vitamins allow them to perform necessary body functions, lay strong eggs, and fight off infection. Fats and carbohydrates supply their bodies body with energy while proteins give them a steady supply of amino acids. If you want to add some more protein to your chickens’ diet, mealworms are an […]

DIY Attic Storage Lift 101: Safe & Useful Moving Solution

DIY Attic Storage Lift

Are you one of those who always struggle when you store items in the attic? Here’s a clever system that might just be what you need – a DIY attic storage lift! Attics are great for the extra storage space they provide. These storage lifts are ideal for securely storing seasonal items such as Christmas trees and […]

Turn a File Cabinet Into a Desk: Easy 8-Step Project

Old File Cabinet Main Image

Thinking of throwing that rusty old file cabinet away? Stop right there. Being creative is to see things both for what they are what they can be, we always say. And sometimes, it pays to look with a little more imagination at the stuff we’re about to throw away. One example is to turn your […]

Cozy Wishing Well Burn Barrel: Affordable 6-Step Project

Wishing Well Burn Barrel

Why buy an expensive, decorative fire pit for your yard when you can have something as impressive by upcycling an old (cheap) washing machine drum? Take a look at this wishing well burn barrel! This DIY fire pit is another example of creativity, function and beauty. And what’s great about it is that it is also simple, […]

Affordable Kitchen Island Cart: Practical 6-Step Furniture

Ugly Dresser to Rustic Kitchen Island

We all dream of a spacious kitchen with sky-high ceilings and spacious counters.  The fact is, most of us have to make do with a cramped kitchen with little counter space. But it doesn’t have to be so bad!  Kitchen island carts are a great solution for homeowners who need extra counter space but don’t have enough room or the budget […]

Efficient Rocket Mass Heaters: Satisfying 11-Step Project

Rocket Mass Heaters

In cold weather, preparations for a kind of human hibernation become necessary. This means that your most important piece of appliance in your home will be the heater! We all love the exquisite feeling of sinking into a thick, cozy blanket in a room that is all toasty and comfortable when cold weather sets in. […]