Home and Garden

Sharing economy: Kitchen Library, the library for kitchen tools

Kitchen Library is a non-profit library where small and medium-sized appliances and kitchen utensils can be borrowed. The latest in the sharing economy from Toronto He is about to end up run over, […]

Create a huge and fragrant garden for the blind wife (PHOTO)

He has not seen for 20 years due to diabetes. Ms. Kuroki lost her sight and for a while also the will to live. But her husband gave her a beautiful gift: a huge mantle of fragrant flowers, thanks to which the woman found her smile again. For […]

How to clean green beans

Do you like green beans but don't know how to clean them? Here is the tutorial to do it right in the shortest time possible. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The step by step tutorial […]

10 ideas for the creative recycling of walnut shells

How to recycle walnut shells creatively? If you can break a walnut shell perfectly in half, it will be easier to reuse it to create small decorative items and for children's crafts. So remember to keep the most beautiful walnut shells when you […]

Peel the chestnuts (cooked or raw) without difficulty: tricks and mistakes not to make

How to peel chestnuts? Here are the tricks and mistakes to avoid to peel them also based on cooking He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

The son asks him for a sunflower the size of a house and the father makes one grow 6 meters tall

To please his son, a dad from Great Britain planted and grew a sunflower as tall as his home (over 6 meters). A […]

Find out how to creatively recycle old sleds to make coffee tables, flower boxes, outdoor and indoor furniture

How to creatively recycle old sleds? Here are many DIY ideas to make coffee tables, flower boxes, outdoor and indoor furniture He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Have […]

10 do-it-yourself and zero-cost shoe racks from creative recycling

Do-it-yourself shoe rack, how to make it with recycled materials and thanks to creative recycling. If you need a suitable space to store your shoes, you may want to make the decision to buy a shoe cabinet. Before moving on to the purchase, however, […]

5 tips for a home renovation ... (eco) sustainable!

Planning your home renovation is a bit like planning your own wedding; there are a thousand things to organize, so many suppliers to contact, an enormous amount of materials to choose from together. So if you are thinking of renovating your home […]

How to grow pineapple from fruit scraps: plant the tuft!

Don't throw away the pineapple clump! Plant it and try growing pineapple indoors! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Don't […]

14 plants that attract dragonflies to your garden

Elegant and graceful, dragonflies are very useful insects above all because they keep annoying mosquitoes away. But how to attract them to our balcony? Let's find out which plants to grow to attract these wonderful animals. He […]

Tree houses: the b & b to sleep in a treehouse surrounded by lavender (PHOTO)

If as a child you too dreamed of living in a house in a tree, you will not be indifferent to these images. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him If […]

Dice House: the passive house in the shape of a nut

Designed by the London-based firm of Sybarite architects, the 'Dado Casa' is a new concept of passive house that exploits the idea 9 x 9 x 9, or 9 meters in three dimensions, to increase the energy performance of the entire building. He […]

7 alternative uses of chili

Chilli pepper is a rather popular spicy condiment, rich in capsaicin - a substance with strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which is also responsible for that burning sensation we perceive when we ingest this food - as well […]

The most effective and natural tricks to prevent mosquitoes: use them now and you will not have infestations in the summer

The heat returns and, on time, the mosquitoes arrive too. But there are many things we can do right now to avoid infestations He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

How to use sugar to reduce weeds in your garden

Sugar can be used to get rid of weeds, which reduces the germination rates of some weeds He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Weeds […]

Is modern society really too clean and is it a danger to children's immune systems?

According to a study, the theory that modern society is too clean, leading to a faulty immune system, no longer makes sense. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him According […]

Sustainable construction: to have a green thermal insulation the secret is in the nanocellulose

Thermal insulation and green building: from nanocellulose, graphene oxide and sepiolite nanoparticles an environmentally friendly material is born, with insulating and fireproof properties He is about […]

Shelves for life: the bookcase that is do-it-yourself recycled at the point of death

With the eco-sustainable pyre we thought we had already crossed the border and faced the link that can arise between death and ecology. But we still hadn't seen the piece of furniture created by William Warren, a designer known for its originality […]

How to prepare your garden for winter: here are the do-it-yourself tips

Here are some useful and eco-friendly tips to prepare your garden for the winter season: what to remove and what to leave, what factors to consider and how to do to have an even more beautiful garden in 2011. He […]

30 different ways to clean with apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is one of the multipurpose ingredients that we can use for the ecological cleaning of our home and as a grandmother's remedy to solve many small daily problems in the kitchen, such as the formation of stains. He […]

Sleeping like birds: Jason Fann's tree nests

Nests for humans. These are the ones created by the artist Jayson Fann, in which you can experience what it feels like to sleep like birds. Made only and strictly with in branches carefully harvested from the trees of local woods and forests to […]

How to remove nettle from your planter and 5 ways to reuse it

Find out how to remove nettle without using harmful products for the environment and then reuse it enjoying its many benefits. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

Hydroponics: how to grow indoors without land

Basically I didn't understand anything. "Hydro what?" I said to my friend the first time I heard him: "Hydroponics? ... ah, that is, I can practically grow a vegetable garden at home". I am lucky to have a small terrace but nothing more. I have […]

Tennis balls: 10 ways to creatively recycle them

Creative recycling of tennis balls. The objects that lend themselves to small creative recycling experiments are numerous. These include tennis balls. Those who love creativity, do-it-yourself and handmade objects could draw inspiration from the […]

Cherry stones: 10 ideas to use them in the kitchen and in creative recycling

How to reuse cherry pits to make heat pads, bracelets and recipes. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It's […]

Don't throw away the sprouted onions! Plant them to have the fresh ones always available

Find out how to grow onions at home or in the garden, starting with the sprouted ones. All the tricks and steps to do He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

How to make a potted vegetable garden (VIDEO)

Vegetables, vegetables and herbs can also be successfully grown in pots. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Vegetables, […]

Do-it-yourself preserves: sauerkraut

So I said to myself, well… let's get active and let's go with the autumn preparation par excellence: sauerkraut! I prepared them with the vegetable press ... I had 2 savoy cabbage in the fridge so I decided to try my hand at this fermentation! He […]

Volet vegetal: here's how to create an urban garden even without a balcony

Owning and cultivating a vegetable garden is not a question of space: by now we know well that those who do not have a piece of land available, whether in the countryside or in a city park, have the possibility to transform their terrace or balcony, […]

Spices and herbs: with these natural and cost-free tricks, your home will be fragrant

There are numerous deodorants and fragrances for the environment on the market, but most of them are not made up of natural components, but synthetic fragrances that could contribute to causing respiratory allergies or being poorly tolerated by […]

How to cook quinoa: methods, cooking times, recipes and mistakes not to make

How to cook quinoa? Cooking times, tips and mistakes to avoid for a perfect result He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Quinoa […]

Potato chips: 10 ideas for creative recycling

How to use potato chips tubes for creative recycling? Unfortunately these packages are not made with recyclable materials and must therefore be thrown into unsorted waste. But, fortunately, they are very durable and easily reusable. So why throw […]

How not to let these "easy" to grow houseplants die that are not that easy

There are plants sold as simple to grow that we can't actually grow and thrive. What are we doing wrong? Many […]

Do you work in the garden: what is sown and what is harvested in September?

Welcome September! Here are which vegetables, fruits and vegetables to sow and harvest, keeping the lunar calendar under control He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him September […]

Is putting aspirin in your plants as many advise is a really good idea?

Aspirin used in the garden can have several effects on your plants. It has been shown to promote growth, protect plants from parasites and fungi and help propagation by cuttings. Let's find out all the uses of aspirin for plants. He […]

Straw bale homes: the 10 best straw bale homes in the world

There are many benefits of straw houses, a green building technique that is being perfected and spreading more and more especially in Great Britain and the States: in addition to being eco-friendly, straw houses have the advantage of being unique, […]

Walipini: the self-produced underground greenhouse with 200 euros to cultivate the garden all year round

Walipini, the underground greenhouse to cultivate the vegetable garden all year round. Building a greenhouse. Here is a chance to cultivate the garden all year round, even during the coldest months. Common greenhouses are usually made of glass […]

Acid rinse: what it is, how and when to do it for healthy and shiny hair

The acid rinse of the hair is useful to restore shine to the hair, whenever it is dull, dull or frizzy. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

How to take care of the garden while safeguarding the environment

Today the range of commercially available lawnmowers also includes low-pollution tools, such as electric ones. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Maybe […]

Thyme: properties, a thousand uses and how to grow it

Thyme, an aromatic herb with many properties and excellent in the kitchen to make different types of dishes tastier. Let's find out all the benefits and how to best use it. He is about to end up run […]

Ideas from around the world to creatively recycle milk or fruit crates

They are found in different shapes, colors or materials, especially outside the shops, fruit shops, groceries or when the local market closes its doors. The so-called crates, especially the plastic ones, still represent one of the main packaging […]

10 creative ideas to reuse old pillow cases

Have you found any old pillowcases? Throwing them away would be a real shame. You could simply use them to dust and clean windows and floors, or choose them as a starting point for your creative recycling projects and create rugs, bags, cervical […]

Smart tricks for cleaning combs and hairbrushes

How to best take care of the hair tools we use several times a day? Here is a small guide that explains how to clean combs and brushes of different shapes and materials He is about to end up run over, […]

The trick "revealed" on TikTok to have white sheets and towels without using bleach

On TikTok a video "reveals" what to use instead of bleach to make sheets and towels shine without polluting He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Who […]

DIY Home Wind: Students make wind turbines out of scrap materials

Using wind energy at home is convenient for the environment and for the bill, this is well established. But did you imagine that this renewable energy could be made even more green and affordable? Some American students succeeded in making wind […]

Straws: the creative recycling that sucks

Colorful, fun but absolutely useless, plastic straws are a small testimony of the disposable culture that, in the current times, we would like to declare definitively out. Here are some DIY ideas to recycle them creatively He […]

Month of October: sowing, harvest and work in the garden

Even in October, the garden requires its own care and attention. As for some varieties, such as basil, tomatoes, grapes and peppers, this month we gather the very latest gifts of nature. It's time to go for chestnuts and mushrooms, to finish the […]

How to clean the walls of the house and remove stains from the walls

What are the best, green and economical methods to clean the walls of the house? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Even […]

Roulottes: the company that builds gypsy caravans for all needs

Do you like the idea of living in a house on wheels? Have you always dreamed of kitschy decor? Here's what's right for you: gypsy-style caravans tailored to every need by Kees Hoekstra of the Roulottes company, which has been restoring, […]

How to turn billboards into mini-homes for the homeless (PHOTO)

Using billboards to solve the homeless problem. This is the idea of the designdevelop studio, based in Banská Bystrica, in the Slovak Republic, which developed the Gregory project to find a solution that knows how to respond to the existential […]

The spectacular Singapore airport, between the butterfly garden and inner waterfalls (PHOTO AND VIDEO)

At the Singapore airport you will soon be able to admire "Jewel", a huge bioclimatic dome that will host many plant species and a waterfall creating a real forest. He is about to end up run over, his […]

From ICEA, the first Standard for the certification of recycled products

Recycling will also have its own stamp. With the aim of achieving a more sustainable production and consumption model that takes into consideration the entire life cycle of products, from their production to their disposal, the first "Standard […]

Treehouses: the tree houses of the Korowai tribe in New Guinea

Tree houses. In the hinterland of New Guinea, 150 kilometers from the shores of the Arafura Sea, lives a tribe completely isolated from the rest of the world, which bears the name of Korowai. It is a tribe of hunter-gatherers, where family ties […]

15 ideas to creatively recycle toilet paper rolls

Over the course of a year, every family finds themselves throwing dozens and dozens of exhausted rolls of toilet paper. It might be interesting to try to keep as many as possible to put into practice different creative ideas with which to entertain […]

Sage: how to plant, grow and harvest women's friendly weed

Find out how to plant, grow and harvest sage, known as the "female friend" plant for its extraordinary properties He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Find […]

Alisso, it's the right time to plant this flower. Origin, cultivation and how to take care of them

The alyssus is a little known plant but with wonderful flowers, perfect to plant in August. Let's see how to do it. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Bedbugs are ready to enter your house, tricks and more effective tips to remove them

Green bedbugs, how to keep them away from home and garden. It is good not to crush them but rather try to delete them manually La […]

Earth Houses: the "Hobbits houses" built in perfect harmony with nature

What are the Earth Houses? These are partially underground constructions commonly called "earth houses", but more technically referred to as "contemporary underground houses". Their concrete structure is inserted into the ground, so that it can […]

Washing symbols: how to read labels on clothes so as not to go wrong with washing machine, dryer and iron

To ensure a longer life for our garments, how to interpret the symbols on the labels regarding washing, drying and ironing. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him To […]

Do you want to decorate with plants but don't have a green thumb? No problem, you can make beautiful ones with paper and cardboard

Don't have a green thumb? No problem, you can decorate your home with DIY plants from paper and cardboard He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Would […]

Dixan does not wash better than Dash: a 50 thousand euro fine for Henkel

Dixan does not wash better than Dash. Can we really trust the commercials for detergents produced by multinationals? The Antitrust has intervened once again to warn consumers against misleading advertising and to stop the bad practices implemented […]

A pine cone is enough to perfume your home: here's how to use it

A pine cone can be transformed into a delicious natural scent-environment, with the addition of a few drops of essential oil of our choice He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Pine […]

True or false, long live the Christmas tree!

Whether you have chosen the real one or the fake one, after the holidays here's how to extend the life of the Christmas tree He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Creative recycling of cardboard boxes: find out how to reuse them to make games, shelves, magazine racks

Magazine racks, containers for pens and paints, original shelves, games for children, here are all the things you can do by recycling simple cardboard boxes Le […]

Smoking at home: this is how it's done

To give foods that intense and persistent flavor, typical of smoked, it is not essential to buy ready-made foods or go to a restaurant. We can make smoking at home: a simple, economical and ecological way to embellish and make your favorite dishes […]

House cleaning: the 10 most dangerous ingredients and products for health

We all find ourselves more or less daily to deal with house cleaning. Behind this apparently harmless activity, there are actually risks to our health. In fact, the common detergents on the market contain harmful substances and it would always […]

Orchids, how to grow them without killing them. Tips and tricks to not let them die right away

Orchids are delicate plants, which need special care and precautions. Let's find out how to cultivate them and make them grow luxuriantly. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Orchids […]

Green building: the biological cement that absorbs the Co2

Biological cement. Can building development be reconciled with respect for the environment? The cities of the future could be greener thanks to the creation of a biological cement capable of absorbing the CO2 emissions present in the air due to […]

Te Mirumiru: the earth house with a green roof between modern design and Maori tradition

A perfectly successful marriage between a modern and sustainable design and the ancient and fascinating Maori tradition, the Polynesian population that lives mainly on the North Island of New Zealand. This is how the architects of the Collingridge […]

They organize a big party for the homecoming of the Colombian city's "mascot" dog

In Colombia, a dog mascot of the city was lost but once he was found, the residents organized a big party for him He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

10 do-it-yourself seedbeds

Do-it-yourself seedbeds, here's how to build them in a few steps and at no cost thanks to recycled materials and containers that you can easily have available in your homes. He is about to end up run […]

Have you ever noticed these white, woolly flakes on the trees in your garden? They are actually insects that attack plants in the fall

Parasitic attacks in autumn, what you need to know the remedies and solutions to be adopted to make our plants feel good He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Parasitic […]

Unpaid electricity bills: they will be charged to other users (honest)

Unpaid electricity bills, what to do? Its fate was sanctioned by the TAR and the Council of State according to which the other users will be responsible for it. A decision that is already causing discussion He […]

Agretti time! 5 tricks and 5 mistakes not to make to cook them perfectly

Precious emerald green threads: agretti are a real spring treasure! But how are agretti cooked? Tricks and mistakes not to do to enhance the taste and benefits of the "friar's beard" He is about to […]

5 ways to reuse your old CDs

What to do with the old CD Roms now supplanted by external sticks and hard drives? Here are 5 original ideas to reuse them. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Too […]

Tomato macerate against aphids and garden parasites

The tomato macerate, here is a natural remedy to counteract the presence of aphids and parasites in the garden, which could ruin the harvest. The use of tomato macerate is indicated as suitable for defending vegetables from the aggression of parasites […]

The extraordinary guitars born from the creative recycling of old skateboards (PHOTO and VIDEO)

Recycle old skateboard decks, broken or very worn, to create new guitars. Here is the idea of Nick Pourfard, who starting from his love for music and skateboarding founded the Prisma Guitars project. He […]

The 10 best aromatic herbs that cannot be missing in your kitchen and the right ways to combine them

Aromatic herbs, which are the best and the best combinations to make our dishes even tastier by limiting the use of salt He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Aromatic […]

Thanks to orange peels, scientists have created a transparent and 100% renewable wood

Using waste from the citrus supply chain, a team of Swedish scientists has created a transparent and 100% renewable wood. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Citrus […]

How to make a bag from an old newspaper in 5 minutes

We have seen several ways to recycle old newspapers, but there is one that is simple and really affordable for everyone to make envelopes and bags using just the sheets of newspapers. The result is a nice paper eco-bag, also fairly resistant, […]

How to make a handbag from an old sweater in 5 steps

Just a little washing mistake, maybe a distraction, and here that sweater you were so fond of, has become just the right size for your old doll. Even if the temptation, seized by an attack of anger, to throw it away is strong, think instead of […]

If you can't sleep, try essential oils, these are the top 5

Do you suffer from insomnia? Try aromatherapy! Studies and research have confirmed the effectiveness of these 5 essential oils in promoting sleep and sleeping better He is about to end up run over, […]

Which plants, trees or vines need to be pruned in September?

Caring for the garden in the fall is important to stimulate flowering. Let's discover the trees, plants and creepers to prune in September Caring […]

Natural fertilizers: 10 infusions to nourish the plants

Starting from the herbs or waste parts of fruit and vegetables, you can prepare infusions to fertilize the plants He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

10 mistakes to avoid when taking a shower

Taking a shower is a really pleasant moment to dedicate to our body. To respect our health, our body and the environment we should pay more attention to our habits and transform the ritual of the shower into a precious opportunity to limit any […]

Baking soda: 6 cases where NOT to use it

We had already talked about the multiple alternative uses of baking soda in the kitchen, to disinfect fruit and vegetables or to clean the oven, in the washing machine to make the laundry softer and shinier and avoid limescale, in the bathroom […]

Scientists 3D print the world's first fully recyclable electronic transistor

A team of US researchers has created electronic device components made from natural raw materials and 100% recyclable He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Technological […]

Sugar: 10 alternative uses

Sugar, 10 alternative uses. How to use sugar for beauty and ecological cleaning He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Fab Tree Hab: the house that grows with trees (video)

Forget the "usual" tree houses. What if human architecture could merge with the surrounding world, becoming a part of nature itself? The Terreform One architecture studio imagines this scenario with Fab Tree Hab, a prefabricated house that is […]

Decorate your home and office with sustainable paintings and posters

Let's find out who we can turn to to buy sustainable paintings and posters, which allow us to decorate the home or office while respecting the environment Sensitivity […]

They build more than 100 houses for stray dogs by recovering garbage and electoral waste

In Paraguay they invented a way to overcome the age-old problem of stray dogs with "electoral waste" After […]

Essential oil of oregano: 10 uses to take care of yourself

Oregano essential oil is a truly valuable natural remedy for taking care of your health. It has numerous beneficial properties that see it used above all for the treatment of respiratory disorders, starting with the common cold. He […]

Vegetable garden on the balcony: parsley

In your garden on the balcony you certainly cannot miss a space dedicated to parsley, a key aromatic herb of Mediterranean cuisine that is very easy to grow to always have it available at cost and zero kilometers Grow […]

Stunning eco-jewelry from the circuits of old computers and cell phones (PHOTO)

It's called geek jewelry and it's the art of creating eco-jewelry from the creative recycling of old pc components and other electronic devices. E-waste is a huge problem around the world. He is about […]

The bricks of the future will be ecological, economical and ... black (VIDEO)

A new project was born to make sustainable bricks. The brick of the future will be ecological, economical and black in color. The new brick is called Black Brick and promises to become the protagonist of the new generation building. He […]

How to clean wooden and parquet floors

How to clean parquet and wooden floors. The cleaning of wooden floors and parquet must be carried out carefully and delicately, without using detergents or other aggressive products. In fact, wood is likely to be damaged easily due to excessive […]

Fighting mushroom flies: how to protect your plants from tiny scarfs

How to fight these little pests and how to prevent a new infestation of fungus flies with natural methods He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Aluminum Sheets: 18 Unexpected Uses for Solving Small Daily Problems

How to use aluminum foil for house cleaning but also to solve small everyday problems such as a remote control that doesn't work. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Diseases of aromatic plants: how to recognize and eradicate pests, fungi and molds affecting your herbs

Discover all the diseases of aromatic plants and the most effective remedies for fungi, molds and parasites typical of the herbs you use in the kitchen Discover […]

Baking soda: 50 ways to use it you don't expect

Sodium bicarbonate, a versatile ingredient to always keep at home for the most varied uses. From cleaning to health, from cooking to beauty, an economic and ecological product that must not be missing He […]

Halloween dinner: a pumpkin-based menu

The spookiest night of the year is approaching and between a trick and a treat, in line with our all-green style, we have decided to offer you, after giving you a taste with pumpkin and nutmeg cannoli, a Halloween menu, to amaze your friends with […]

StarTap, collecting metal caps to create a work of art of 'collective creative recycling'

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The baking soda trick to sanitize your mattress and make it look like new again

A simple and inexpensive home remedy will allow us to remove mites and germs from our mattress and sleep more peacefully. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

This state in Germany has banned gravel gardens, which are too dangerous for biodiversity

A federal state of Germany has decided to ban gravel gardens and now the ban could be extended to the whole country Cover […]

Urban gardens: a community garden for commuters at Tokyo station

Don't have the time and space to grow a vegetable garden in your home? In Tokyo, commuters can rent a vegetable garden near one of the city's stations. Thus the time lost waiting for the train turns into a moment to devote to a useful activity […]

A vertical garden on the swing

Creating a vertical vegetable garden means trying to exploit all your imagination to be able to recover space, for example on your balcony, where there is none. The imagination led a designer from Amsterdam to find an unusual and easily imitable […]

The plants to buy now to have a beautiful flowered balcony all autumn

If your garden or balcony is fading, here are some plants that bloom right around this time to go back to color it He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him If […]

The work to be done at the end of September in the vegetable garden and in the garden to better prepare them for the arrival of winter

Here are the works to be carried out in the garden at the end of September to prepare it for winter and have it more beautiful in spring Here […]

Photovoltaic tiles: here is "Mono" by Wegalux for efficient and beautiful roofs to look at

Photovoltaic tiles are increasingly becoming the ideal solution for those who want to produce energy from their roof without sacrificing aesthetic value, sometimes also imposed due to urban planning constraints in historic or residential districts. He […]

EcoBricks: recycling plastic bottles to build schools in poor countries (VIDEO)

Recycle plastic bottles to build schools in poor countries. This is the goal of the EcoBricks project, thanks to which bricks are created from the recovery of plastic bottles and other non-biodegradable materials. Recycle […]

Easter Colomba with Mother Pasta (vegan recipe)

Colomba with sourdough. Preparing the colomba at home on the occasion of Easter is a choice that allows you to obtain a genuine naturally leavened cake, to be enjoyed in company or as a gift, avoiding the purchase of commercial products. We had […]

Do-it-yourself home gel perfumers

To perfume your home, you can choose natural essential oils and prepare do-it-yourself home fragrances simply by using glass jars, water and gelatin. Vegetable gelatin agar agar will do just fine as a substitute for gelatin sheets. He […]

How to make do-it-yourself recycled paper with… garbage

Just a few basic ingredients, a little of your time, resourcefulness and good will, and that's it! He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Do […]

Don't throw out the expired yeast! You can turn it into plant fertilizer (and more)

Here are our tips for reusing expired fresh brewer's yeast, which can no longer be used in the kitchen He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Windows Farm: how to build an urban garden on the window

Gardening is one of your passions, but you don't have enough space or, even worse, don't even own a terrace? No problem Britta Rileye Rebecca Bray have seen fit to help you. In fact, in 2009 the “Windowfarm” project was born, proposing the […]

Liquid detergents for washing machines: the really effective ones are too polluting, the ecological ones are not very effective on stains. The test

We all use laundry detergents and, since we care about the environment, we probably focus on ecological solutions. But do they really work well at removing stains? From the results of a new test it seems that the most effective detergents are […]

Sage: This is the right time to plant the female-friendly herb

The period between the end of February and the beginning of March is perfect for sowing sage, excellent for cooking and with incredible benefits. Find out what are the main steps to follow. He is about […]

How to make a bird feeder out of a roll of toilet paper

How to make a simple bird feeder ... from a roll of toilet paper. A fun (and educational) activity for children Looking […]

Chestnuts, walnuts, pine cones and leaves - add a touch of autumn with these original creative recycling ideas

Get inspired by these beautiful creative recycling ideas to make beautiful fall DIY centerpieces. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Autumn […]

7 clothes and accessories for children from the recycling of old t-shirts

Creative recycling. Mothers who have free time and t-shirts that are no longer worn by their families can devote themselves to their creative recycling, to create dresses and accessories for babies and children practically at no cost. It is advisable […]

How to store food without a refrigerator using the… design!

Nowadays, living without a refrigerator could appear as an impossible undertaking, or as a challenge to try to dedicate oneself to in the name of eco-sustainability. It would be enough to ask ourselves what measures our grandparents implemented […]

The different functions of the various types of lives

When you go to carry out a manual work, the fixing tools are absolutely essential, those particular elements that are used for the assembly of the components and which represent a fundamental element, especially for a craftsman or a specialized […]

The most beautiful houseplants that will keep us company during the winter

Mini guide to choosing the most beautiful houseplants to have a personal urban jungle at home Mini […]

How to clean asparagus

How to clean asparagus according to tradition, quickly and easily. He is about to end up invested, his mother saves him Spring, time of asparagus, but how to clean them correctly and quickly? Here […]

Terrawash, balls and ozonators, the alternatives to laundry detergents do not pollute but neither do they wash

In one of its latest tests, the magazine Altroconsumo wanted to evaluate the effectiveness of two alternative and ecological solutions to traditional laundry detergents. The results, however, were not what those who care about the environment […]

DIY Cards: How To Make Surprise Matchboxes

How to reuse old matchboxes and create original "messages" He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Vinyls, the recycling that has a completely different music

How to recycle your old vinyls in a creative way to keep them alive in new, surprising guises; He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Hot. […]

How to clean the oven without chemicals

You can clean the oven by setting aside traditional cleaning products, which are toxic and could contaminate food. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Although […]

Do-it-yourself wall clocks: 10 ideas for making them out of scrap materials

We have selected for you 10 photos of watches made by hand by recycling waste materials He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Some […]

[VIDEOTUTORIAL] Do-it-yourself hamster bed from old furniture

Here is a tutorial to build a DIY doghouse dedicated to our rodent friends with wooden materials Here […]

The house decorated with 30.000 plastic caps

Imaginative and colorful artistic mosaics made of waste. These are the ones that Russian pensioner Olga Kostina made with the plastic caps of over 30.000 bottles for the facade of her wooden house, in the small village of Kamarchaga, on the border […]

Ikea launches furniture rental to extend the life cycle of products

Ikea is about to test, starting from Switzerland, the furniture rental service in the name of the circular economy, with the aim of extending the life cycle of the products that can be rented and returned and then sold as used. He […]

Profitable house: in Denmark you can live with zero impact

Living in a house that produces more energy than it consumes can be. The project, conceived and built in Denmark, makes it possible to have an ultra-efficient home capable of capturing more energy than an average family of four needs to heat it, […]

10 plants for a sunny balcony

Is your balcony mainly exposed to the sun or shade? We had already talked about the plants to grow on the balcony in the shade, now let's move on to the tips for the lucky ones who have a nice sunny balcony. Is […]

Windows 2018 bonus: requirements and how to request the tax deduction for fixtures

Even the windows will be able to take advantage of the tax deduction equal to 50% for building renovations He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Even […]

How to build a sustainable and low cost bamboo house

Is building a sustainable bamboo house a possible challenge? Bamboo is considered to be as resistant to compression as concrete, as solid as steel and capable of regenerating itself in a few years. He […]

The washing machine eats the socks for real. Here is the evidence

Does the washing machine eat socks? It seems to be true! Here is the confirmation. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Ikea retires canopies and lamps that are dangerous for children

Beware of lamps and Ikea canopies. The Swedish multinational invites you to go to the store for delivery or to receive more information, as they could be dangerous for children. Anyone who has purchased the canopy models indicated must bring them […]

Orchid: how to grow it at home and in the garden

Orchids are wonderful plants that can add color to our home and garden with their flowers. Growing orchids is simple when you know the needs and correct needs for light and water of these plants. Orchids […]

In Russia, the house built by reusing 12 thousand bottles of champagne

He lives a stone's throw from Chelyabinsk, in Russia, the city where a meteorite did numerous damage two years ago. But his house is very special. Hamidullah Ilchibaev built it with his own hands, using 12.000 old bottles of champagne He […]

The pavilion built with 45.000 cartons of milk that wins the Guinness World Record

45.000 milk cartons used literally as lego bricks. This is the idea of the CUACS Arquitectura studio, which built an extraordinary pavilion in Spain, patiently placing them on top of each other, to honor World Recycling Day. And it entered […]

Flax seeds: 10 uses as natural remedies

Flax seeds are a food that has particular beneficial characteristics for the body. They can be considered as a simple ingredient to be used in the kitchen. It is sufficient to chop the flax seeds, which must be eaten raw, to obtain a new seasoning […]

Palm Sunday: easy and original DIY crafts to explain the importance of peace to children

This year, on the occasion of Palm Sunday, do some DIY jobs to explain the importance of peace to the children He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Palm […]

Aluminum sheets: 10 creative reuses

The aluminum sheets usually used in the kitchen for cooking or for the protection of food are made of recyclable materials and are considered flexible packaging that can be destined for separate collection. Since they are quite resistant, it would […]

Don't throw away lettuce scraps anymore! Plant them to grow salad indefinitely

How to grow your own lettuce at home without seeds by planting the end of the salad head in water He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Silverfish: getting the saccharina lepisma away from your home is easier, thanks to these natural tricks

How to recognize and eliminate the so-called silverfish (lepisma saccharina) from our homes in a natural way He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

Sunburn: what to do and what NOT to do in case of burns

Often in carrying out our daily activities at home we can get burns from hot stoves and irons. Let's see what to do in these cases, what is best to do and what not to help the skin heal. He is about […]

6 items we should always remember to clean

Perhaps some of us underestimate the cleanliness of some common items, such as trash cans or shopping bags. Here's why and how to best deal with it. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves […]

Hobbit Hollow: the passive house with a green roof that looks like something out of a Tolkien book

So beautiful that the hobbits of the Lord of the Rings are envious of it. A house inspired by the suggestive dwellings populated by Tolkien's fantastic creatures, but which really exists. It was created by a true fan of the saga, Jim Costigan, […]

Hemp, do you know the difference with marijuana or cannabis?

"Hemp", "marijuana" and "cannabis", several terms to indicate the same plant or are there really differences? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him One […]

How to use radiators correctly so as not to harm your health

Here are some tips to make the best use of our radiators and keep warm without damaging our health He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Here […]

Spring cleaning: how to make them more effective and less tiring with these 10 tips you will never abandon

Spring is approaching and with it the time for the usual spring cleaning of the house. Who doesn't like living in a well-polished environment? He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unfortunately, […]

DIY scented chalks for wardrobes and drawers

DIY scented chalks for wardrobes and drawers with natural essential oils. Here's how to make DIY scented chalks in just a few steps. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Spring […]

10 creative ideas for the reuse of take-away waste

Take-away is a very convenient way for a lunch or dinner where we don't feel like cooking or have run out of food. Meals at home or eaten outside the restaurant, however, produce a large amount of waste as they make extensive use of disposable […]

The importance of choosing tomato seeds

It is not recommended to try to grow tomatoes from seeds obtained from random fruits. When purchasing tomato seeds, then follow our suggestions Many […]

Don't throw away the old bottles! Recycle them to make elegant and beautiful DIY Halloween decorations

Recycle the glass bottles you no longer use to make beautiful DIY Halloween decorations. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him often […]

That's why you should plant lavender right around this time

Used for centuries for medicinal and beauty purposes, but with different applications also in the kitchen and for home care, lavender is a plant that everyone should have in their garden He is about […]

Because you'll never use fabric softener and scented sheets for the dryer again

Simple wool balls to tumble dry can help soften your clothes and dry them earlier He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Have […]

How to build a cat scratching house from old furniture (Video)

Here is a tutorial to create a scratching post for your four-legged friend with scraps of old furniture Here […]

Tulips: October is the right month to plant bulbs in pots or in the garden and have beautiful flowers in spring

Time to plant Tulip bulbs! Practical tips and tricks to plant them and thus have splendid flowers in spring Index Time […]

Micro gardening: the new trend of urban gardening

Forced to spend more time at home, many people have discovered (or rediscovered) their green thumb He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Following […]

This São Paulo venue transforms cigarette butts into surfboards for children in need

This São Paulo venue transforms cigarette butts into surfboards for surf schools for children in need. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Goodbye […]

Portal Mirrors: the 'magical' mirrors to create a space-time tunnel between the walls of the rooms (PHOTO)

Now we can transform our home into a space of transition to a new world, like in video games. Portal Mirrors are coming, 'magical' mirrors that transform the walls of every room. Now […]

Sodium percarbonate: properties, uses and where to find the ecological whitener

Sodium percarbonate is an eco-friendly and non-polluting whitener. In detergents it has replaced sodium perborate. It performs both a cleansing and a whitening action at the same time. Its effectiveness is due to a chemical reaction of decomposition […]

Guerrilla Knitting: fighting the dullness of the city with… knitting!

Guerrilla Knitting, a colorful phenomenon of self-production and beautification of the urban environment, is becoming increasingly popular in Cornwall, thanks to the activity of a group of ladies, aged between 49 and 97, who are dedicated to sewing […]

How to transform children's drawings into beautiful DIY decorations for the bedroom

Here are some tips for transforming children's drawings into original DIY decorations for the bedroom. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him There […]

Detergents: are concentrated products really ecological?

The use of concentrated products, in particular with regard to household cleaning, certainly has some positive effects regarding the ecological impact of each of us on our planet. The use of concentrated detergents usually allows us to save money […]

The clever and cheapest tricks to clean dirty baseboards, also removing stains

Whether it's in marble, stoneware or wood, the skirting board shouldn't be forgotten! Dust receptacle, it should be cleaned like the floors. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Whether […]

10 ways to creatively recycle cutlery (spoons, forks, etc.)

Creative recycling is a real art that expresses itself by giving new life to unused objects, giving them a new shape by transforming them, or simply observing them from a different and unusual perspective. The mechanism of creative recycling also […]

Naturalise, the hammock in living fabric made by intertwining plants

A little hammock, a little turf. A living creature on which it is possible to lie down to take a regenerating nap, immersed in the green even when you cannot be outdoors. It's called Naturalise and it's the hammock made of plants made by the Spanish […]

Colorful and psychedelic rugs: here's how I recycle your favorite teddy bear

Once upon a time there was a teddy bear named Pepe. At first it was really beautiful, the joy of the owner, that she just couldn't fall asleep without her. But time, the bad antagonist of this story, began to ruin, day after day, his beautiful […]

Withdrawn this trio of pots: they can contaminate food

If you have purchased this trio of pots, be careful: they can contaminate food. The Ministry of Health has ordered the recall of the trio of Marte boilers distributed by Pengo and produced by the Mario Miller company of Naples. He […]

How to grow Jerusalem artichoke (German turnip or Jerusalem artichoke) on the balcony

They don't need any care, they need full sun, they don't need too much water and they produce a huge amount of food He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Do-it-yourself universal degreaser: 5 recipes for homemade degreasers

The universal degreaser is a useful product for cleaning various surfaces in the house, from the oven, to the stove, to the kitchen countertops, to floors and sanitary surfaces. To prepare a universal degreaser at home, just a few very common […]

Green architecture: Green roofs and gardens illuminated with LEDs for an environmentally friendly "Opera"

In Opera, a town south of Milan, a young architecture studio is carrying out several bio-architectural redevelopment interventions. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

Cereal boxes: 10 ideas for creative recycling

Creative recycling of cereal boxes. Breakfast cereals are among the most popular products in our homes, especially now that these products are also easily found in an organic version and without added refined sugars. Some of you perhaps out of […]

ErlebNest, the minimalist tree house without walls

ErlebNest, the minimalist tree house without walls. We have seen all kinds of Treehouse around the world, from the one that resembles an egg to the one in the shape of a cube and each remains fascinating in its own way. The tree house we present […]

How to grow potted ginger to have it available for free all year round

Here are all the steps you need to follow to grow your own potted ginger plant to always have it available and at no cost. Lo […]

Hyperbody, the micro-house that transforms rooms with a button (VIDEO)

Busier cities, less living space in homes. An inseparable pair now. The larger the urban centers, the smaller the size of the apartments. And if there are now so many space-saving solutions, it would be necessary instead an apartment that can […]

The 8 most bizarre urban chicken coops

It seems that after the urban gardens, the new and rampant trend of the moment is the urban chicken coop that is spreading more and more in the city areas. In short, the hen is trendy. Many local administrations are finally reviewing the hygienic-sanitary […]

The legend of tulips (and its meaning)

The tulip is the flower that symbolizes love and its birth is linked to an ancient Persian legend that tells of a sentimental disappointment. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

Good beings with the Earth begins with the table

It is now a fact that sustainability and attention to the environment must also pass through our food and consumer choices. Just think of the hundreds of kilometers that the foods that we find ourselves consuming every day on our tables have to […]

How to remove stains and whiten yellowed radiators

Radiators yellowed and full of stains that do not go away with a simple swipe of a sponge? The best tricks to whiten them He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Radiators […]

How to care for and extend the life of the poinsettia

How to take care and extend the life of the poinsettia that even after the holidays and winter have given you He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him How […]

How to make DIY glowing balloons (VIDEO)

Led illuminated balloons are a truly original idea as a decoration for birthday parties and other special occasions. These glowing balloons are becoming fashionable and are easily found on sale but you can try to make them yourself. He […]

Aromatherapy: 10 plants and flowers to grow in the vegetable garden or in the garden

Aromatherapy in the vegetable garden and in the garden. The aromas of plants and flowers can have a positive effect on our state of inner well-being and health. Creating a garden or vegetable garden that can stimulate the senses thanks to aromatherapy […]

10 vegetables, tubers and fruits to plant at the end of winter

Winter is running out and spring is finally coming. For our garden it is always the right time to plant something. So let's find out some tubers and vegetables that can be started to grow right in this period of transition between one season and […]

Garden snails: 10 natural remedies to keep them away from your plants

How to keep snails away from your plants with these natural remedies that actually work (and which ones you shouldn't use) He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]