Posts tagged: backyard
DIY Backyard Theater for Cool Fall Nights
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: Dave Banks
Don't let these still, cool evenings of Fall go to waste sitting inside watching t.v. It would be way more fun sitting outside with some firepit action, smores and watching a movie with friends, even snuggling up in a blanket for a scary Halloween movie. GeekDad provides a step by step tutorial for backyard diy-ers who aren't quite ready to throw in the seasonal to » READ MORE
Modern Chicken Coops.
By ChrisjobI was checking out the website of my CSA last week, and noticed they have egg-laying hens for only $10. Having grown up in the city, I never had the fun of homegrown livestock. But a $10 hen, just for me? Where on earth would I put it?
One of these would do quite nice, indeed. Grassroots Modern highlights ModernCoops: "Designed and built by Modern Coops, each coop is made of recycled cedar and sports a fiberglass roof. The base model is $525 and » READ MORE
Swimming Pool Built In a One Car Garage
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo by Anne GummersonA Baltimore homeowner decided to make the most of his property and provide a beautiful pool for his family, hidden behind brick walls with a retractable roof. He worked feverishly between 2006 and 2007 to convert his one car garage into his personal oasis. Why? Because he wanted to swim laps » READ MORE
Essential Outdoor Design Tip: Take Pictures
By cushionsandumbrellasDesigning or redesiging your outdoor space has a different set of challenges than your indoor space. The one thing in common is you, and how you want to treat it. What most of our clients ask when starting on their outdoor room is:
"Where should I start?"
You see, for the interior of you home, you can create a plan. Start with one room and let your design unfold. Or plan it out room by room. But with the outside of your room, everythi » READ MORE
Outdoor Shed Oasis
By DIY Maven
Via Meterialicio: ‘French designer Jean Oddes created a nice backyard retreat for himself by joining two sheds with a central deck. Perfect for summer sleeping and dining al fresco.’
A lovely arrangement to be sure, but the picture of the center deck is inspiring for those of us without two sheds. The same idea–high tensile wires, fabric+grommets–could be used over patios, decks and balconies.
33 DIY Projects for the Backyard.
By ChrisjobSunset magazine has assembled thirty-three of their free DIY backyard projects. From bocce courts to canvas party umbrellas, these can keep you busy, both building and enjoying, until the fall.
Adobe oven
Bocce court
Garden arbor bench
Easy arbor
Modern planter bench
Porch swing for two
Portable dining retreat
How to make a fountain
Strawberry pot fountain
Ultimate raised bed
Backyard potting center
Garden work center
Build a cold frame
Drip kits for » READ MORE
Backyard Orchards.
By ChrisjobIn the age of locally grown groceries, folks are expanding their vegetable gardens to small-scale fruit orchards. Steven Kurutz of the New York Times details, "In the last few years, an increasing number of Americans have turned their yards over to such mini orchards, planting them with dwarf and semi-dwarf fruit trees, even in dense urban areas. Suppliers around the country have seen significant increases in fruit tree sales, like the 12 to » READ MORE
Radio Controlled Camera Pod
By indymogulWelcome to the build plans for Indy Mogul Episode 43: Radio controlled camera pod. I've always thought it would be cool to have a remote controlled camera mount that could tilt and pan. I got this idea to use remote control cars. I figured it would be EASY to convert the motion of the car's drive and steering assemblies to the precision movements of a camera controller. Boy was I wrong. First off the front steering motor did not have the ge » READ MORE
Modernist Bird Houses.
By ChrisjobSwitched On Set states:
"Never mind some bread and nuts, if you really want to treat the birds in your garden, get them the ultimate in stylish living - scaled replicas of great architectural homes for birds.
That's what German design company Raumhochrosen is now offering. There's a range of homes including 60s gems like the Gunter Wratzfeld's House Watzenegg in Dornbirn (1963) and Rudolf Wäger's Dice House in Götzis (1965) through to more conte » READ MORE
How To Attract Birds in the Winter.
By ChrisjobThe always useful Organic Gardening magazine offers some tips to keep backyard birds visible and present at your home during the cold months.
Indy Mogul: How to Build a Big F@%king Gun
By indymogulHow to make a big, f@%king gun from Indy Mogul
Hey, everyone, and welcome to Indy Mogul's technical blog for Episode #16 (BFG laser). Another awesome viewer submitted request. Send in your laser-filled videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
Shopping List
Plastic CD rack.
(This cheap, flimsy thing must have made a horrible CD raft, but it made an awesome frame for our » READ MORE
How to Make a Fake Hand
By indymogulPreviously on Indy Mogul, we showed you how to make a fake head for your indie filmmaking needs. This week we have the recipe for a fake hand! We are always looking for new projects like these at Indy Mogul, so send in your ideas! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.
Shopping List
- 16 lbs. plaster of paris.
(8 lbs for the top half, 8 for the bottom. ) - BFX ballistics gel.
(Check out this Weekend Extra for more details.) - Liquid lat » READ MORE
How to Make Fake Heads
By indymogulHey, everyone, and welcome to the technical blog for Indy Mogul's Episode#14 (fake heads).This build was a lot of fun and I hope you guys enjoy the episode. Send in your fake head videos and remember you can submit your project ideas here! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
Shopping List
- Styrofoam head.
(Many different websites sell these, but the cheapest I found were at www.valuedisplay.com ) - Flesh colored spray paint.
(T » READ MORE
How to Make a Rain Machine
By indymogulHow do you add instant drama to your scenes? Rain and sappy music of course. Using some wood, rope and a garden hose Erik shows you how to make a "Hollywood rain machine" for less then $50 bucks. Be sure to send in your Indie Filmmaking projects to Indy Mogul, and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
How to make a rain machine
by Erik Beck
Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Episode#13 (rain machine). All you people who wanted a » READ MORE
How to Make Someone Look Beat-up
By indymogul Hey everyone and welcome to the technical blog for Indy Mogul's Episode#12 (Beat-up). This is a pretty easy build compared to the Samurai Armor from last week. You can mix and match these techniques to create the "punching bag face" effect of your dreams. Keep all the cool project ideas coming. You can submit them to Indy Mogul here! And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!
- Soft Nose Putty.
(You could use the regular » READ MORE
How To Make A Butterfly Garden.
By ChrisjobMaterials:Builder's or playground sand, flat rocks, shallow dishes, local and seasonal plants
Using only the few materials listed above, follow EHow's instructions to bring butterflies to your own backyard. The emphasis lies on using local plants to bring local butterflies to your garden, emphasizing the special contributions of your little area of the world. Two years ago, I used a very similar approach to help my mom create a butterfly garden in » READ MORE
How To Make A Jet Pack
By indymogulHey Everyone! Here are the detailed plans for the Jet pack project. Keep in mind that this is just the way I did it. You an always tweak things to suit your movie needs and of course improve my design. If you do make a cool jet pack or figure out an improvement let us know. We might even feature you in our special monthly podcast.
Check our our website at www.indymogul.com and also subscribe on iTunes. If you want to see this made in action, watch » READ MORE
Best Backyard/Porch Accessories...
By vsgbeatriceI think, hands down, this one wins:
Found at: http://www.delight.com/Solar-Sun-Jar
Seriously, I want ten of them to line the walkway onto my porch.
