How to make an easy universal knife holder
Knife holders are not very expensive, but why spend money on a regular knife block when you can easily make one that’s simple yet more elegant and functional! This clever knife block design came from the creative mind of Martin Robitsch. There are plenty of versions sold by different sellers, however they are a little more […]
How to make an inexpensive livestock fodder growing system
If you are raising your own livestock or looking at starting a homestead, you should also look at having your own fodder growing system. Why? Because it offers lots of benefits – for you and your livestock! Being independent at providing food for your animals is a great way to reduce the overall expenses of raising your […]
DIY Cabin
Need a weekend getaway but on a tight budget? Why not build your own cabin! Getting a contractor to build you a cabin can be very expensive. But by building it yourself, you can significantly cut down costs. Construction might take some time, but worth it for the free vacations it can give you! This […]
Make your Christmas tree base sturdy and pretty!
Got cats and/or kids that always knock your Christmas tree across your living room floor? Make your Christmas tree “tip-proof” with this DIY project! This clever idea doesn’t only prevent fallen trees and shattered glass ornaments, it can also make an ugly Christmas tree base look attractive! You can use any material that you want for this project. A cardboard […]
Pallets – fact and fiction (or how to tell a safe pallet from a toxic one)…
Are my pallets safe to Use? Every time we run a post showing a new use for pallets, we get lots of comments about pallets not being safe to use. Never has an industry suffered from so many myths. Yes, there are pallets treated with methyl bromide, but in most countries, these are now hard […]
Make a concrete pumpkin planter for your garden this fall!
Are your kids too old for trick-or-treating this coming Halloween season? Well, keep their old pumpkin candy buckets and turn them into DIY concrete pumpkin planters! This DIY project is very easy to make, even to those who do not consider themselves crafty. It’s also inexpensive since you would only need one bag of concrete mix. The other materials […]
Parabolic Solar Oven
Here’s a clever project that can cook your food in an emergency situation when no alternative fuel is available. But why wait? You can build one just for the fun of seeing how it works. It’s a great project to do with the kids as it really highlights the power of our sun! It’s an oven that makes use […]
How to build a fire pit seating with storage
Do you have a bare yard that you want to turn into a relaxing outdoor area? Building a fire pit is as good a start as any, and the good news? You can DIY it! This tutorial is about a fire pit seating with storage. And it makes a perfect first project for building your outdoor area! Why? Because […]
Oak Wine Barrel Coffee Table
This is not your ordinary wine barrel coffee table! Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. Materials: Used Wine Barrel Wood Glue Acetone/MEK Based Wood Patch Shellac Urethane Varnish Tools: Table Saw Planer Palm/Random Orbital Sander Belt Sander File Wood Clamps Circular Saw Welder Wire […]
Sitting on your assets (or how to make a secret chair safe)!
No, we don’t mean safe as in safety. We mean safe as in hidden away from the baddies! Sadly, burglaries are common. Some are opportunistic, some are planned. But in all cases, the burglar is in and out in minutes. They know where most of us keep our treasures. They empty drawers in seconds and […]
