Four ways to repurpose an old sewing machine
We remember them from the grandparents’ house – small metal monsters we found creepy, but that did wonders once in use of skilled hands. Two American women have taken old sewing machines from home...
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Alternative uses for beer – ten ingenious ideas
When we think of beer, the only use we can think of is drinking down a pint or two. In reality, the beer can be used in countless other ways, many of which you...
Passive houses in Germany – energy and financial efficiency
Passive houses are those buildings with very low energy use. The term passive house has its origins in the fact that, thanks to its special construction, this building is less sensitive to changing weather...
Mosquito repellent plants
Summer is coming and along with it so are the mosquitoes and insects that bother our sleep and leave unsightly marks on our skin. We can get rid of them in the classic manner...
Old American style houses – pragmatism at its best
We know the Americans as being above all pragmatic and this trait is reflected, among others, in the style and design of their homes. We have all seen them the movies, so we have...
A dream basement – Ashton Kutcher’s surprise for his mom
Childhood follows you all your life, no matter where the steps take you and what social status you gain in time. Actor Ashton Kutcher, born and raised in Homestead, a town with about 150...
The mobile little house – the shortest way to freedom
We wrote last week about Japanese style tiny houses, the direct effect of an increasingly crowded real estate market and, especially, more and more expensive. This time, are looking at the same concept, but...
Natural wool roof insulation – practical ideas from nature
In an era of profound environmental concerns and more attention being paid to how we use resources increasingly scarce, we always go back to nature to find practical solutions to our daily needs. Natural...
Amazing ideas for small bedrooms
Do not let small rooms get in the way of the desire to arrange them creatively. This can be a challenge, but using an inspired color palette, good light and smart storage solutions, you...
10 wine cork DIY decorating projects
They’re everywhere, we have plenty of them and we throw them away without thinking those small pieces of cork can immediately take any form and, especially, may again become useful in our home. Drink...
