Cansolair is a company based in Newfoundland that’s developed a solar heater that’s built with recycled pop cans (and by “recycled” we mean basically opened, cleaned and painted, there’s no expensive smelting and recasting involved). It’s pretty fascinating as this video attests: How the cansolair pop can solar heater is manufactured More info here:
If you’re like me, even if you hire contractors to do all of the dirty tasks, you are still going to pitch in here and there to do some renovation work such as patching, sanding, cleaning, painting, demolition etc. During the beginning of winter, when the air turns most dry and we use hotter...
Taking a break from hard-core renovation, we’re venturing into Interior Design/Decorating with these great pieces. Like art, they really need an open space to “exhibit” as they likely won’t get along with your IKEA furniture. It’s interesting that most of these fun and creative items are for the wealthy, but considering that they won’t likely...
Applying a fresh coat of paint is one way to update any room without spending a fortune. The other option is to replace existing fixtures every few years. Lighting, door hardware, faucets, decorative shelving, mirrors, curtain rods etc. are all easy and affordable to replace when you are in need of an instant change....
A home requires ongoing maintenance and repair as it ages, as well as updated decor to keep with the times. Neglecting your homes needs will cause it to deteriorate and make it difficult to sell. Consult a contractor or home service expert in regards to home improvements that are necessary over the years. They...
The modern cottage is fully equipped with comfortable furnishings, electricity and quaint décor. It is not uncommon to find a cottage that is more pricey than the average family home. Undoubtedly, the modern cottage is great for extended weekend stays and hosting family and friends, however many opt for a less lavish weekend retreat....
It’s not hard to find Frank Lloyd Wright’s influence in many new homes these days, as good style is timeless, and his use of repetition, line and decoration brings elegance to even concrete boxes! If you count the number of homes and buildings bearing his influence, one could say that his work numbers not...
Many a do-it-yourselfer’s fine ideas looks less brilliant (or even suicidal) a few years later...
Oh those crazy SEO guys… the Top 10 Craziest Comments we’ve received
You know, when you have a blog and you start posting on a regular basis, you start to get a lot of spam comments. I have friends who actually don’t bother using any captcha heuristics or even filtering comments for spam on their blogs, they just let everything through. The problem is, blogs become...
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