Discover Build Your Own project ideas inspired by traditional rural life. From root cellars and garden structures to heritage-inspired DIY projects, find practical ideas to create yourself.
This system works on a similar principle to Bokashi, but on a much larger scale. Instead of using small airtight buckets, we use large, removable metal frames lined with plastic to create sealed fermentation bins. We use a dismantlable metal…
Our Equestrian Manure Worm Farm When we had donkeys, we built a large worm farm specifically to process their manure. It worked surprisingly well and gave us a simple way to turn a large amount of manure into beautiful, nutrient-rich…
We designed these wooden boxes to make growing microgreens and sprouts at home easy and natural. Step 1: Pre-Soak the Seeds Most seeds need to be pre-soaked before sowing. Soak them according to the instructions for the particular variety you…
This is a cheap way of feeding waxeye (tauhou) birds in winter. It actually works, have a go!
I grew up in Switzerland, where every family had a cellar in their home. We used it to store fruit and vegetables, preserves, and wine. When I moved to New Zealand, I really missed having a cellar and began wondering…
