Do It Yourself

Using your Do It Yourself skills and these diy greenhouse plans will enable you to grow more fresh food each year. A greenhouse will extend the growing season by allowing you to get plant seeds started earlier and keep plants producing later in the fall. Even if you only want …

Off grid living presents some unique challenges that can be made easier with DIY solar panels. Having free electricity from the sun enables you to have all the desired comforts without the entanglement of hooking up to a commercial power source and having a monthly bill to pay. Enjoy modern …

Homemade wood stove and heater is a cost efficient way to cook food and get warm in the colder month without spending huge amount of money for buying costly heaters and stoves. You will certainly feel good when you cook your food on your own made stove. Here are 27 …

A file cabinet smoker is a useful way to recycle an old metal file cabinet. A typical four-drawer metal cabinet is ideal for recycling into an outdoor smoker and cooker. You can easily adjust the amount of heat in these homemade cookers so they can smoke meat and/or cook meat. …

A DIY barn door is a perfect solution to many of your homes privacy needs. DIY sliding barn doors can be used as window treatments, interior doors and exterior doors. This stylish and practical solution adds a rustic touch to any space while using less floor space. All floor space …

A DIY solar oven will allow you to capture the heat generated by the sun to cook food. A solar oven is eco-friendly, uses renewable energy as its heat source and does not cost you anything to use. You can have a hot, homemade meal wherever your off-grid adventure may …

Constructing a porch swing from a set of porch swing plans is a smart way to save money, cool down, relax and improve the curb appeal of your home. An inexpensive DIY porch swing can transform a seldom-used porch into a favorite hang-out location on a summer evening. Build a …

DIY cubby house plans will enable you to build something for your kids that will keep them entertained for many years. A backyard playhouse is not expensive to build, but the imaginative playtime it will provide for your kids (maybe even grandkids) is priceless. Check out these 7 fabulous cubby …

A DIY hot tub is a great way to relax and relieve stress without spending a lot of money. Building and using a homemade hot tub can be something the whole family will enjoy and the hot tub will last for years. Hot tubs can be used year-round and are …

Getting children to spend time outside is key to their mental and physical well-being. Time in the garden should be fun, exciting and inspiring. A DIY swing set can be a great addition to your outside space and is a sustainable way to encourage your children to spend time in …