Tiny House Camper
Ever wanted to have a camper trailer? How about an absolutely unique one? One that doesn’t need any setup when you get to your favorite camping spot. Your solution, your own tiny house on wheels, is just a few weekends away! Make it a little larger and you might just want to get rid of […]
DIY Earthbag Round House
This interesting home is made from earthbags, also known as sandbags. Sandbags were first used by the military and emergency services teams to build protective structures and for flood control. Now the concept of using earthbags has been applied to housing to create strong and affordable structures. Earthbags are ideal for making homes that will […]
The Wild West Comes to the Backyard!
Is there any child who doesn’t like a fort or cubby house to play in? This western saloon would surely never go empty! This fort was inspired by saloon style playhouses sold online. But instead of buying. the owners decided to build their own and created a simple structural plan. Recycled pine fence palings and cedarwood […]
How to build your own mongolian yurt
Many of us have a fascination with yurts. Maybe it comes from all those tales of Genghis Khan we’ve read! Yurts have a kind of mystical quality in the same way as the tales do. Of course, Genghis Khan and his direct descendants created one of history’s greatest empires. They did it by travelling at extraordinary […]
Unwind in your backyard with a cozy DIY outdoor cabana lounge!
Got a beautiful garden that’s ideal for spending downtime but don’t have the furniture to complement it? Perhaps this outdoor cabana lounge would be a perfect fit! This little DIY backyard lounge is especially perfect for those who love going to the beach since the structure resembles a cabana/palapa. Measuring 8 ft long, the deck fits a queen size […]
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 […]
DIY Earthbag Dome Home
This interesting structure is an earthbag dome. Earthbags, sometimes called sandbags, were originally used by the military as protective shelters, or for flood control. The concept is also applied for creating housing. The strong walls are able to resist harsh weather, they’re fully fireproof, and they can withstand natural calamities like earthquakes, cyclones and even […]
The Transatron Project by Patrick Buckle
Having purchased a small vacant block of land I was keen to find an affordable and comfortable solution to make use of the beautiful mountain location and escape the city for weekends and holidays. After a career of building things to be delivered quickly and efficiently in theatre, I began a search for compact and […]
DIY Green Roof Dog Veranda
Hey look! We’ve got green roofs too! Even the kennels are going green! Giving a green/living roof to a kennel provides the same benefits for your ‘best friend’ as it does for human homes. It keeps it cool in summer and much warmer in winter. In fact, a green roof offers exceptional insulation properties. As […]