DIY

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 …

Transforming a file cabinet into an amazing meat smoker is cheap and easy. It’s an ideal way to recycle an unused metal filing cabinet and the result is an efficient meat smoker. Metal file cabinets have 3-6 drawers and each one be used to smoke different meats or vegetables. You …

Creating a DIY phone projector will provide you with large screen viewing from a small device. Watch movies, videos, YouTube tutorials, and more on a big screen right from your Smartphone. A simple shoebox and magnifying glass can transform a cell phone into a homemade projector. A DIY phone projector …

A Homemade bird feeder is a great way to keep our feathered friends well fed and happy, plus recycle objects that have outlived their original purpose. We tend to remember to feed the birds during the spring and summer when they are most visible in our landscapes, but they need …

If you enjoy watching wildlife, a homemade deer feeder will bring the wildlife closer to you to observe it with best practices. Fill the feeder with treats and you will be able to watch deer, turkey, and other animals feed and interact with one another. A homemade deer feeder like …

How would you like to have a DIY generator that costs you almost nothing to build? Harnessing the power of the sun or wind to power your electrical devices, regardless of where you may be, is easier than you may think. Whether for home, office, campsite, cabin or any other …

An off grid washing machine will enable you to have clean clothes without the use of electricity. And who doesn’t like clean clothes? If you thought the only way to wash clothing off grid was to take them down to the creek and wash your clothes by your hands, think again! …

These Pallet shed plans we found for you will provide you with detailed instructions for building your own outside storage facility. A DIY pallet storage shed can be customized to meet your needs, and created in any style you want to compliment the exterior of your home. These free pallet …

Creating a DIY bird bath for your yard is not only a good idea for the birds, it’s also a lovely decorative element to add to the landscape. Anything of beauty added to the landscape will also increase your home’s curb appeal and property value. A DIY bird bath can …

A homemade log splitter will save you time, energy and money when it comes to cutting wood for use in a fireplace or wood heater. With the trend moving towards living a more sustainable lifestyle, many people are looking for alternative heating sources and wood is a primary source. Wood is …