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8 Shipping Containers Equal 1 Family Home Designboom

Julia Brenner — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:00 -0500

Like deep dish pizza, prop comics, and nude beaches, there seems to be no gray area when it comes to shipping container homes: some people truly love them while others despise them. Maybe it's the setting or the cherry red exterior, but I find this one compellingly livable. What do you think? Is this home a compelling example of adaptive reuse? Or is it the Carrot Top of sustainable architecture? More

Experimental Pedestrian Plaza in Silverlake Neighborhood LAIST

Michelle Chin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:15:00 -0500

The neighborhood of Silver Lake is getting Los Angeles' first experimental pedestrian plaza as part of a pilot program that draws inspiration from San Francisco and New York. It will be called "Sunset Triangle Plaza" and is adjacent to where a twice-weekly farmer's market takes place. More

An Upcycled Plastic Bottle Charging Station Make It and Love It

Rachel Wray Thompson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:30:00 -0500

Unless all your outlets are perfectly located near desks and countertops, you probably have to deal with the annoying mess of cords and gadgets — not to mention the worry of them getting stepped on, or chewed up by pets. This clever little DIY is not only a great way to hold your phone while it's charging, but also reuse a common household item. More

Before & After: Stevie's Back Patio The Gardenist

Rochelle Greayer — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0500

Let me introduce you to Stevie who lives in Vancouver. Since 2004 Stevie has been transforming the back garden into something wonderful and taking readers of Garden Therapy along for the ride.

Build an Igloo Out of Milk Jugs

Beth Callaghan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0500

Well, if this igloo doesn't beat them all. Build an adorable, functional, and very "green" space for the kids by recycling milk jugs. If you start saving now, you could have a substantial structure by next winter! More

Homemade Home: Great DIY Projects for Bedrooms from Our Tours

Kate Legere — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0500

Searching for some new solutions for your bedroom? Take a look at these projects from our house tours. Ideas include DIY artwork, and building your own closet & nightstand. More

Tiered Galvanized Herb Garden The Vintage Wren

Michelle Chin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:45:00 -0500

Many of us have had such a mild winter that it's easy to forget that it's February. With a smattering of rainy days and no freezing nights, I've decided to stop ignoring my garden this weekend and do a bit of tidying. While I was looking for new ideas for my container garden, I came across this clever tiered herb container garden made of galvanized tubs. More

Wrap It Up: 3 Ways to Use Decorative Paper at Home

Liana Walker — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0500

Shopping at stationery stores, the beautiful paper sold by the sheet in brilliant colors and patterns always catches my eye. Many times they are thicker, more decorative and more expensive than the thinner gift wrap that is sold on a roll, but are so pretty that I would love to find an excuse to buy them. More

Stylishly Comfy Eco-Friendly Eadie Armchair by Donna Wilson

Julia Brenner — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0500

I recently came across the Eadie chair and was struck by the combination of colorful, comfortable design and handmade, eco-friendly craftsmanship, a combination that's incredibly refreshing. More

Make It: A Colorful Wooden Doormat Martha Stewart + Say Yes to Hoboken

Rachel Wray Thompson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0500

Is this dreary gray winter getting you down? If so, wipe off your boots and brighten up your home with this easy DIY wooden doormat from Martha Stewart. More