Turn an old drum set into a cool chandelier for your home!

Chandeliers are more than just a source of light or a decorative element in a room. They can also be a symbol of luxury, status, and wealth. In the past, chandeliers were often only found in the homes of the wealthy and powerful. Today, chandeliers are available in a wide range of styles and price […]

Build Your Sturdy DIY Trampoline Shed – 5 Beautiful Ideas

Old trampoline turned shed

Need a strong and sturdy shed that you can also takedown in the future if you need to? Get an old trampoline frame to build one! A trampoline is a device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched between a metal frame using many coiled springs. People bounce on trampolines for recreation and exercise. […]

Upcycled Kids Armoire: 7-Step Build for Cheap Organization

Entertainment Center Kids Armoire

An old entertainment center is a piece of furniture that is designed to hold a television set and other electronic equipment. It is typically made of wood or particle board and may include features such as shelves, drawers, and cabinets. entertainment centers were once a popular type of furniture, but they have largely been replaced […]

Imaginative Milk Jug Igloo: Fun 10-Step Project

Milk Jug Igloo

A milk jug igloo turns an everyday waste product into a treasure. You’re turning a discarded container into a creative play space for your kids. The process might seem complex at first glance. Yet, with a collection of empty jugs, a few supplies, and a sprinkle of dedication, it unfolds into an achievable task. Families […]

A Great Backyard Physiotherapy Project

Guest post by OBN Member, DIY-er, Con Trelos If any of you remember, I built a bridge and water feature in my front garden a few years ago, which was featured on the Owner Builder Network. This time, I’m tackling the backyard. I’m excited to add another beautiful and functional element to my home, and […]

Barrel Oven: 8-Step Guide to Delicious Pizzas

An oil barrel drum is a large, cylindrical container used for storing and transporting oil and other liquids. The most common oil barrel drums have a capacity of 55 gallons (208 litres). Oil barrel drums are made from a variety of materials, including steel, aluminium, and plastic. The material choice depends on the oil type […]

How To Build A Cigar Box Guitar

Cigar Box Collection

Before we start into the actual construction of a Cigar Box Guitar, I should probably explain what a CBG actually is. Like the name suggests, a CBG is a small, playable guitar with a body constructed from a cigar box. Cigar Box Guitars have a long and colourful history dating back to the mid 19th […]

Pallet Hunting: Unlocking the Chances of Finding Free Pallets Around You

Where to Get Free Pallets

Pallets are everywhere. Millions are made every year. They come in all shapes and sizes but there are standard sizes. Some are made to be used many times but most are single-use and end up being burned or in landfills. Before getting into the where and why let’s just get some facts sorted out: “Taking […]

5 Extraordinary Tire Christmas Tree Designs You Shouldn’t Miss

Tire Christmas Tree and Snowman

Do you happen to have a heap of old tires in your yard? Here’s one creative upcycling idea you can do instead of just piling them in one corner! This season, you can give those old tires a new purpose by “turning” them into a Christmas tree. It’s the perfect project if you want to […]

5-Gallon Bucket Air Conditioner – Easy Ways to Build

Gallon Bucket Air Conditioner

Has the weather become unbearably hot in your place? As if the climate-change debate weren’t heated enough, it now also seems that as global temperatures rise, so do tempers! In fact, a University of California in Berkeley researcher has gathered data from social media that links warmer weather and crankiness in people! You can turn […]