Converting a school bus into a permanent residence is a bit like a coming-of-age story. You take a school bus, probably one very similar to the one you rode in elementary school, gut it entirely, and …
A Guide To Organizing A Log Cabin
After moving to our mountain cabin, it took us over a year to find the best ways to organize it. We had to learn how to get creative with our space and think about storage in new ways. How you …
5 Tips For Raising A Baby In A Tiny House
Raising a baby in a tiny house has both challenges and benefits. When we moved to our tiny house, I was seven months pregnant and incredibly nervous about how we would fit into the space! The …
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This Shed’s Sliding Walls Unveil A Beautiful Garden Studio
You want a place to kick back and relax in your backyard, your teenager wants a space to hang out with their friends, and your kids want a place to explore their imagination. What if all those things …
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20 DIY Countertops For Your Kitchen Remodel
When you first bought your house, the kitchen might have been the selling point. You loved the open layout, the large island for entertaining guests, the wood floors, and the sleek countertops. Then …
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Bunk Bed Plans
Oh, bunk beds. If you had a sibling growing up, chances are that fights ensued over who got the top bunk. The oldest almost always won, and the great pillow fight wars were never-ending. Even if …
DIY Headboard: 25 Ideas To Tie Your Bedroom Together
There's something about a headboard that ties a bedroom together. A set of fresh sheets, a fluffy duvet, and a decorative bed frame are important bedroom elements, but a headboard is the icing on the …
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Farmhouse Table Plans
The dinner table is a symbol of unity. Itโs where we discuss our lifeโs most recent events, positive and negative. Itโs where we share meals with people that we love. Farmhouse tables, also known …
7 Tips For Raising Animals In A Tiny House
As a tiny homeowner, caring for your pets shouldnโt be affected by the size of your home. Tiny living encourages you to embrace unique ways of doing things, and looking for creative storage and …
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Treehouse Plans
Ah, to be a kid again. There is something about a treehouse that makes you want to throw on some worn-out shoes, grass-stained jeans, and a warm jacket (because your mom made you). Whether you had a …
Picnic Table Plans
Picnic tables are not only a traditional backyard staple, but theyโve evolved to become so much more than a place for sandwiches and watermelon on a summer day. Theyโre a favorite gathering place for …
Pergola Plans
Picture this: You've just finished your gardening chores for the weekend, and now you're relaxing in your backyard with a refreshing glass of lemonade. You sit down in an Adirondack chair with your …
Firewood Storage – 30 Sheds, Racks, And Shelves
A firewood shed will keep your logs dry and well-organized. Whether you need a small log rack to store your firewood indoors or a large shed to stock up for the winter, we've found both rustic and …
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5 Things To Consider Before Buying A Used Tiny House
Buying a house, tiny or large, is a complicated affair. Most of us arenโt builders or work in construction, so itโs a challenge to make sure we are buying a quality house when we're searching for our …
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20 Fire Pit Ideas To Make The Summer Last All Year Long
No matter what time of year it is, an outdoor fire always gets people excited. Thereโs something magical about gathering around with friends and family, making sโmores, or toasting with your favorite …
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Pea Gravel Patios
Using natural materials in hardscaping is among one of most the popular trends in patios right now. Among these natural options, pea gravel is one of the best. Pea gravel is visually appealing as the …
Quonset Huts
The Quonset hut, designed for military use, is finding its way into contemporary livingโ with some important upgrades. The original huts, developed on Quonset Island, Rhode Island, were cheap, …
Geodesic Domes
Geodesic domes are enjoying a resurgence as more people seek out eco-friendly building options . Architect Buckminster Fuller invented the geodesic dome. The American Institute of Architects calls it …
Garden Fencing
Garden fencing serves all sorts of purposes. Those needs might be practical, or you might just want a nice accent to mark the edge of your yard. This guide will help you choose the right material and …
Wofati
There's a charm to underground homes and so-called 'hobbit homes', but many former owners of such buildings have moved out due to problems with moisture and related conditions. But, earth might be the …
Lighthouses For Sale
Buying a lighthouse is more than a real estate transaction. It's a lifestyle change that links you to a proud American tradition. The best way to find lighthouses for sale is via a U.S. Government …
35 Awesome Pallet Projects
Whether it's because they're an affordable option or they provide a rustic feel, pallets have become increasingly popular as a source of material for DIY projects. They can be adapted in the most …
Chicken Tractor Plans
When it comes to housing your flock of chickens, there are many options, but one of the most flexible is the chicken tractor. A chicken tractor is a portable coop that has many of the benefits of a …
Chicken Coop Plans
A well-built chicken coop is a worthwhile investment. Options range from simple and affordable to elaborate. With so many options available, and a world of creative possibilities to build yourself, it …
Shed Plans
Sheds are an important asset to any garden, backyard, or homestead. They keep our spaces organized and protect our tools from the elements. Whether you're needing a traditional, simple shed for your …
Installing An Interior Barn Door
Thereโs something mesmerizing about a heavy door gliding silently on a steel track, especially when itโs indoors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Flooring Xtra …
How To Build A Headboard
Your bed is your second homeโa place where youโll spend one-third of your life dreaming up your next DIY project. The bed is your safety zone, a loversโ sanctuary, a creative childโs train, boat, or …
Is Tesla’s Solar Tile Roof Right For You?
Tesla's solar roofing tile is now available for pre-order. Should you go for it? Ultimately, Teslaโs goal is for you to use their products to power your home with 100% clean and renewable energy. …
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Polycarbonate Greenhouses
"Plastic" and "durability" aren't usually words that should go together, but in the case of greenhouses they can. Long-lasting polycarbonate is worth considering as the covering material for your …
How To Make Succulent Planters From Vintage Books
Itโs hard not to love succulentsโso much that they deserve a beautiful planter. Succulents areย low maintenance, hardy, and look gorgeous. But they are also an incredibly odd bunch, coming in more …
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Root Cellars: The Original Refrigerator
Root cellars are the original refrigerator. Back in the days before refrigerators were invented, homesteaders stored their produce, among other things, in the root cellar. They have been around …
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Salvage Inspiration From Ballard Reuse
One of the most unique show gardens at the 2017 Northwest Flower & Garden Show was the display set up by Ballard Reuse. The entire area was decorated with salvaged items, used very …
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5 Blue Painterโs Tape Construction Tips
Painting isn't blue tape'sย only use. Blue tape comes in handy during finish work, furniture, and cabinetry carpentry, and even when cutting certain materials. Blue tape loves you and itย needs to …
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Outdoor Planters
Choosing the right planters will infuse your personality and taste into your outdoor living space. Just treat it like you would the rest of your home! Choose outdoor furniture and accessories …
How To Build An Earthbag House For $6,164
In this post, guest author Jay Eisenberg details how he and his wife built their earthbag house for $6,164, completed on Oahu recently in 2017. For years I had dreamed of building my own home and …
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How To Build A Barn Wood Frame
It is hard not to admire old barns that are resting, quietly in old, abandoned farm fields. I often wonder what stories they could tell. This insight would provide a pivotal history to its former …
How To Remove A Wall
Like all things thereโs a messy way and a clean way to go about demolishing a wall. In the lively and magical world of demolition construction nearly every challenge can generally be solved with a …
Rustic Dining Tables
Thereโs something about a dining room table that suggests so much more than a practical piece of furniture. If you look carefully, you can almost see the story being told. The faded spot where the …
Charred Wood
In the carpentry and remodel biz itโs not often one gets to burn something in order to make it more durable and fire resistant, but the centuries-old Japanese wood preserving practice known as Shou …
Garden Shed Kits
I vividly remember parasailing across a South Dakota home improvement store parking lot. Not on purpose. I'd picked up a vinyl shed panel in the wind. It was 6:15 am and Iโd just been sent to clean up …
Eco-Friendly Playgrounds
Parents know the benefits of installing playgrounds and playsets. Beyond being a fun activity that gets children outdoors, playground equipment is important for a childโs cognitive, emotional, …
Planter Box Plans
Create a true gardenscape by moving your plants beyond the pot. Create your own planter boxes with these free online designs. I searched the internet to try and find a planter box to match just about …
How To Build A Sauna
So, you've just gotten back from sweating in a friend's sauna and you've decided you gotta have one too. Just how realistic is this goal? Well, it's definitely going to take some time and effort, but …
9 Expert Builders Share Their Measuring Tape Tricks
A dog is man's best friend, a tape measure is a builder's. So, many have taught their tape measures to do tricks. How To Tape Measure A Long Distance When You're Working Alone "The Break …
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Outdoor Wall Sconces
An outdoor wall sconce can be: A functional item. Just there to make sure you don't trip over the patio stairs. A contributing design element. Follows the theme or style you've chosen for your …
How Much Does It Cost To Customize A Tiny House?
If youโve researched buying a tiny house you know prices are usually listed as a โstarting price,โ just like new cars are. Why? Because a tiny house is too personal for a one-size-fits-all option to …
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The Best Photos From the 2016 Tiny House Jamboree
The Tiny House Jamboree, held August 5-7 2016 at the campus of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, featured 24 speakers, 34 tiny house building companies, and even a wedding ("no tangible …
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Gorgeous Recycled Glass Surface For Tiny House Bathrooms
Whatโs more natural? A surface with texture, or one thatโs flat and plastic? Even better is a textured surface made from recycled glass. One of the most compelling things about building a tiny …
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Growing Furniture
Train and graft a tree for half a dozen years or so and you have strong, local, one piece (tree) furniture. One piece wood chairs, no joints. Partially planed. The first chairs are expected to …
Bark Furniture And Accessories
Birch-Bark is waterproof and will not rot, its familiar surface is richly graphic. Birch-Bark has been used for millennia in the making ofย canoes, wigwams, scrolls, Buddhist manuscripts, maps …