Friday Finds - It’s Almost Spring!
Every Kid Needs a Tree House
Okay moms and dads. This spring, why not start a project with your kids that you’ll both have lots of fun with? After all, every child needs a tree house, right? Plus, working on a project such as this together with your children is just an excellent all around bonding experience. Start here for a great step-by-step guide to building your very own tree house.
Is it Possible to Build a Debt-Free House?
If you have a true do-it-yourself passion and an interest in the growing trend of building homes from straw, constructing a debt-free home might indeed be a closer reality than you might imagine. Yes, you read it correctly – I did just say straw home. I know it sounds crazy, but these homes are not only increasingly popular for their efficiency and affordability, but they’re also remarkably strong too! Follow the progress of one such straw house project here.
The Ultimate Weekend Garage Project Idea
This is indeed the ultimate one-weekend garage project idea in my opinion. Epoxy coatings for garage floors have been on the rise for the last few years, but the products needed to do a long lasting, professional grade job are only now beginning to trickle down into the consumer market. The project will take the better part of a nice weekend, but the finished results will leave your garage floor looking totally awesome. Here’s a great step-by-step guide to installing an epoxy floor in your garage.
Check out This Ultimate Green Home…
Need some green inspiration? Check out the 2008 HGTV Green Home. It’s practically guaranteed to give you tons of ideas for that big project of your own. Not only does it boast the best green design features and functions, but the finished look is quite enviable too. Think you’ll enjoy the style!


