Articles tagged “Storage”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Design, Build Your Own "Bale Chair" By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jan 7 2008 We first spotted MIO's Bale Chair over at TreeHugger a couple of years back, and really liked its fun synthesis of artistic expression and DIY ingenuity. To keep the chair level, you'll need four straps-we recommend nylon straps, like the kind used for climbing and widely available at sporting goods or home improvement + READ MORE

Turn Old Containers into Playful Storage Solutions By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Jan 3 2008 Martha Stewart Kids-now sadly defunct-shows us how we can gussy up used jugs, canisters, and other containers into fun kids' crafts. Used Oatmeal boxes, clean cans, cigar boxes, and cookie tins only need some creative relabeling, with some peel-and-stick paper and a printer, to disguise their original purpose and... + READ MORE

Green Your Nursery: Choose Eco-Friendly Furnishing (Part 2) By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Dec 18 2007 Now that you know what to look out for while you're decking out your little nipper-to-be's nursery, here's a cheat sheet of some of the companies that are transforming infant digs into the safe, non-toxic-and environmentally savvy-retreats they were always meant to be.Meanwhile, you willn't have to break down the crib... + READ MORE

Use Your Staircase For Storage By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Dec 6 2007 Earlier this year, an Australian design for a staircase with drawers was very popular on Web sites and in magazines, including a vigorous debate about the safety of such an idea, primarily about what would happen if someone left a drawer open. + READ MORE

Composting Basics: Build a Worm Bin By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Nov 19 2007 Even space-impaired apartment dwellers can create their own compost by harnessing the digestive prowess of a few tiny wrigglers. Composting with worms, or vermicomposting, uses earthworms to supercharge the breakdown of organic matter into that dark, earthy substance plants crave.Plus, it turns out that transforming an + READ MORE

Make Your Own External Hard Drive By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Tech & Transport Nov 12 2007 An internal hard drive, says Computer Shopper, is a terrible thing to waste. Not only will you be able to boost your existing storage space, but you'll also be able to tote large amounts of data with you.All it takes are a few simple steps and some basic technical know-how. ::Computer Shopper Difficulty level: Moderate + READ MORE

Strategies for Surviving in Small Spaces By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Nov 5 2007 Photo Credit: Sustain miniHome Living in smaller spaces is a great way to have a smaller footprint; you use fewer resources to build, less energy to operate, and you can usually live closer to town, reducing transport. Research the small space furniture market: A lot of furniture has been designed for the smaller... + READ MORE