Build a natural swimming pond – Pt 2
Location, location, location… We live on 100 acres, so technically, we could have located our swimming pond in a thousand different locations. The reality however was that we needed the pond close to the house. Not all of our children are water safe, so we either swim with them, or stay at the waters edge. […]
Build a natural swimming pond – Pt 1
In the beginning: So, what possesses a woman with a three, four and six year old to decide to build a natural swimming pond? Well believe it or not, it was a picture on The Owner Builder Network Facebook page that started the ball rolling. Two of our children have disabilities and “swimming” a.k.a. playing […]
Smart PVC Aquaponic System in 8 Easy Steps
Want to grow your own vegetables or even some fish for food? You don’t need to have an enormous space to make it happen with this PVC aquaponic system! This vertical aquaponics diy is very efficient and makes producing your own food possible and even easier. By growing vertically, you can produce twice as much produce […]
Glass Jar Greenhouse
Want to build a greenhouse in your backyard? If you have access to plenty of glass jars, you can use them for a very cheap building project! Start asking your friends and neighbours for empty jam jars. You can also ask your local restaurants and take-aways to keep bottles for you! This greenhouse costs almost nothing depending on the materials you […]
How To Build A Double-Decker Drum Composter
Making compost is a great way to reduce your household waste and improve your soil quality at the same time. This double-decker drum composter is a sturdy, rodent- and rot free container for all your compost. And it allows you to easily turn your compost which helps it breakdown faster. Click on any image to […]
DIY Pallet Strawberry Planter: 1-Day Simple & Safe Build
If you’re thinking of growing strawberries, then a pallet strawberry planter is perfect for you. The material is inexpensive and is readily available. The owner always wanted to try recycling pallets and turning them into a planter for growing garden produce. However, she found that most examples are poorly executed, and are not aesthetically pleasing. […]
DIY Lace-Like Stepping Stones
There is no reason why stepping stones have to be just functional. This project lets you create a unique piece for your garden! The idea behind these stepping stones was truly a Eureka moment. The owner found fifteen square stepping stones buried beneath the soil from their previous project. And while strolling through a secondhand store […]
Greenhouse From Old Windows
Every day of every week, someone is busy replacing their ‘old’ timber framed windows with ‘whiz-bang, no maintenance’ windows. And every day, thousands of glasshouse kits are sold. DIYer, Cheft, made the connection and built a glasshouse from other people’s trash. This glasshouse project is one of the most inexpensive builds we’ve come across. Although […]
DIY Hoop House Trellis
Do you need a simple trellis that won’t cost you a fortune to build? Here’s the perfect solution! Made from materials that can withstand outdoor conditions for a good number of years, this trellis gives you great value for your money. This is ideal for growing tomatoes, sweet peas, cucumbers and many more. Thinking of […]
DIY Raised Herb Planter
Do you need to keep critters away from your herbs? Does tending to your plants make it hard for your back? Then a raised planter like this may be the solution. One of the advantages this planter offers is that your herbs are not planted directly on the ground. Your plants are safe as this […]