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DIY Ideas & Projects
Get inspired with these creative and practical ideas for reusing, repurposing, and upcycling everyday items and some unusual ones, too.
DIY Steel Buildings: Tips and Mistakes to Avoid (From Someone Who's Made Them)
A steel building can be a big investment of both money and, if you've decided to build it yourself, time and labor. So take care in deciding on a design and consider these tips, based on our own experience with a (supposedly) do-it-yourself steel building, even before you start shopping around.
Aug 1912 min read
How We Built a Lean-To Shipping Container Greenhouse: From Sketch to Growing Space
With good southwestern exposure on one long side and a growing interest in extending our planting season—not to mention protect plants from all of the elements and critters that do a good job of killing or eating them here in northern Arizona—we decided to build a lean-to style shipping container greenhouse, and it's become a year-round space for a variety of edibles.
May 223 min read
Rainwater Harvesting for Home Use: Frequently Asked Questions
Rainwater harvesting is a great way to reduce utility bills and create a backup water supply or even a primary water supply for your home.
Dec 30, 20247 min read
Rainwater Collection: How To Keep Rainwater Barrels from Freezing
With a few strategies and the right tools, you can keep your rainwater collection system functional and flowing all year.
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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