His Neighbors Were Pissed When He Dug This Hole In His Yard. But What He Transforms It Into WOW!
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In terms of DIY home improvement projects, this one takes the cake. It’s a concept that’s catching on fast all across America and many a homeowner would love having one of these in their own backyard. It’s an underground room built right into the Earth so that when completed it’s hardly even visible.
You can use the extra space for whatever you’d like and turn it into an underground shelter or a storage area for food and wine, the possibilities are endless. Wayne Martin constructed one himself in his backyard and recorded each stage of the process so that anyone could see what it takes to make one.
It takes a lot of muscle, hard work, and it’s definitely not for beginners but the challenging project can be highly rewarding and last for years, if it’s done right. Here’s what he did…
First, he bought a 20 foot shipping container for a couple thousand dollars and sealed off the doors before installing a smaller, inward swinging door on one end. Next, he dug a large hole in the ground that was big enough for the container to sit in and left enough space all around it for adding in extra supports later on.
The next step he took was hiring a septic company to safely do the heavy moving and placement of the container down into the hole. With the box in place, he moved on to the entry way and put in concrete steps that gave him access to the underground door.
After a little more dirt removal it was time to reinforce the underground room. Even though the container is made out of metal, it’s very thin sheet metal, so it’s not as sturdy as most people think. If he were to simply pile on dirt it’d buckle under the weight and over time the entire thing would rust through and collapse.
That’s why Wayne reinforced the container by building a separate framework around it, upon which he placed heavy duty corrugated metal across the top. To strengthen the entry opening, he welded re-bar supports around the rim before putting down a row of cinder blocks and filled them with concrete.
Wayne also had to make the space livable and to ensure proper ventilation he installed two 12 inch air vents at each end. Several smaller PVC pipes were also installed to run wires and utilities through. With all that out of the way, the project was ready to be covered with 6 inches of poured concrete.
Then he finished the steps and filled the area back in with quality dirt so that he could eventually plant some trees and plants on top of it. There were also a couple of cosmetic and safety-related things left to do, like stuccoing the rock walls near the door and adding a handrail or some type of barrier around the entrance edges, but the major building was done.
All he had left to do was build whatever he wanted inside and he chose to turn it into a wine cellar with plenty of storage space, racks, wood floors, and overhead lighting. By the time he was finished the only visible part remaining was the entryway into the ground.
If a person were to glance over the area they’d never know what was in his backyard! The final cost of Wayne’s wine cellar project ended up being $12,500 for materials and hiring a couple of outside contractors. However, he did the majority of the work himself and used his own tractor, so that kept the cost down a lot.
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Instead Of Tossing Her Old CDs In The Trash, She Paints Them Black. But, When She’s Done? STUNNING
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It is simply amazing how rapidly technology changes; who would have thought that CD’s would already be virtually obsolete! We all have a multitude of old CDs lying around our homes collecting dust. Leave it to the creative people on the internet, to come up with a really unique way of turning them into artwork, that you’d be proud to hang on your walls.
It is always a wonderful thing to be able to decorate your house with your own artwork; it adds that quality of “hominess” that really transitions a house to a home. The video you are about to watch below offers a tutorial, that simply requires CD’s, BLACK LATEX PAINT, and a SCREWDRIVER! You can add a pencil to your tools, if you want to sketch your design before the “SCRATCHING” begins.
You will be enthralled with the beauty of this unique creation. After coating the CD well with the black latex paint, let it dry fully. If you want to be more in control of your design you can pencil it onto the disc before you begin scratching.
If you’re not that OCD about it, just pick up your screwdriver, as she does in the video, and create to your hearts delight!
The results are just gorgeous; if you choose to place your objet d’arts where sunlight catches them, you will get a beautiful glistening effect.
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This Woman Makes 12 Twists In Her Hair And Then Goes To Bed. Then She Wakes Up.
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If you are short on time in the morning and have flat or unruly hair, then you know how much of a pain it can be to try and style it into the perfect look. Most of the time people just throw their hair up in a bun or let it fall as it may. When it comes down to it, achieving beautiful looking hair is hard to do outside of a salon, especially perfect curls.
It takes time, patience, and a lot of heat and products to get bouncy, frizz free curls. At least that’s what many women commonly assume. However, there is a much easier, less expensive alternative to traditional assumptions and methods of curling hair. Best of all, you can do this yourself at night right before you go to bed. When you wake up all you need is 5 minutes or less for your hair and that is it!
There is no heat, irons, or dryers necessary for this, you don’t even need to shower, but you will need a brush, a hair tie, and a few bobby pins. First you should brush your hair to get any tangles out and make it easier to work with. Get your hands wet and then run your fingers through your hair so that it’s evenly damp all around.
Separate out a small chunk of hair as if you were going to curl it with an iron, and begin to twist it around until it coils up tightly. Hold that piece with your free hand and move onto the next section of hair and twist that up. Repeat until your whole head of hair is all twisted up.
Secure the twists up into a secure bun and pin any loose pieces with a bobby pin or two. If any of the ends or twists pop out of the bun just twist them back up and tuck them into the elastic. When you’re finished with that you can mist some hairspray on and then head to bed.
When you wake up simply take down your hair and separate the twists. You can tussle it up and disarrange it for a messier look and add more hairspray to hold the curls better. For a quick volume boost, try flipping your hair over and spritz on some hairspray, then crunch up your hair.
Wait a few seconds for the hairspray to dry and flip your head back up. All in all it will only take about 5 minutes or less to style your curls and you’ll look great. It really is this easy to master and this technique can give you frizz free, bouncy, beautiful curls.
There’s no need for any products or gadgets, and since it’s done overnight you’ll free up a lot of time in your morning routine yet still look great. This video will show you exactly how to curl your hair and it provides a lot of great tips on the process. Check it out and try it tonight!
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Don’t Throw These Out. These Are 6 Awesome Uses For Silica Gel Packets.
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Silica gel packets come in many of the packages, boxes, and things that we order online or buy from the store. Shoes and purses often have a packet tossed in them and even some bagged foods, like jerky, come with a pack of the little beads. They serve a very important purpose and are there to adsorb excess moisture from their surroundings, thus keeping the goods they’re packaged with dry and damage free. If you thought you read part of the previous sentence incorrectly, you didn’t, because adsorbs is the proper word for what silica gel does.
It’s a desiccant, which means that it adsorbs and collects moisture on it’s surface, rather than absorbing it into itself as a towel or sponge would do. Silica’s porous surface works to pull in moisture because water molecules have a lot of places to grab onto and just one of the beads can hold almost half its weight in water, that’s a lot!
We often toss silica packets out after we receive them with whatever they came with, but you should start saving them instead because they have a lot of great alternative uses. This video covers a bunch of the ways silica packets can make life easier and below are some of the best uses for them.
1) Keep car windows fog free- fog and moisture build up on car windows is dangerous and annoying, to diminish and prevent it simply place a few silica gel packets around your car and near the front and rear windows to keep fog from building up.
2) Prolong the life of expensive razors- leaving razors near or in the bathroom and shower can greatly diminish how long they last by dulling the blades. Make them last longer by wiping off the razor and storing it in a container with 4-5 silica packets.
3) Save a water damaged phone- if you ever drop your cell phone in water or it somehow manages to get wet, try this; remove the battery and memory card from the phone then place it overnight in a container filled with silica packets.
4) Safe keep old photos- preserve your memories and keep them dry by tossing a few packets of silica gel in the box they’re stored in.
5) Keep pet food fresh- pet food seems to always get kind of mushy and soggy when its kept in the bag it came in. To avoid this, store food in a separate container and tape silica packets to the underside of the lid, your pets will thank you!
6) Prevent rust- tools often take a beating and many end up covered in rust. If you toss a few silica gel packs in your tool box it helps keep them in good, rust-free condition and makes them last longer.
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THIS Genius Life Hack Will Get Rid Of All Mosquitoes and Stop Them From Ruining Your Summer!
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I can’t believe how quickly this winter and spring has gone; it is actually almost officially the start of Summer. I love Summer so much; nature comes back to life and evenings sitting outdoors are so tranquil…that is if it weren’t for the dreaded mosquitoes.
I don’t know about you but the mosquitoes love me, and I usually end up running inside as they bite. I’ve bought citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away, but I really don’t like the smell; I always feel like I’m breathing in chemicals.
Although mosquitoes play a role in the ecosystem, they can carry disease and their bites are unbearably itchy. I was really happy to find this DIY which uses natural ingredients to attract mosquitoes away from me.
The video that you are about to watch below shows you how to cleverly make your own mosquito hack for the upcoming buggy seasons. The tutorial is easy to follow; you will need an empty plastic bottle, brown sugar, warm water, and yeast.
It is an irresistible concoction that attracts the mosquitos, so you can enjoy sitting out on those beautiful summer nights.
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If You Press This Point And Hold For Two Minutes THIS Happens To Your Body!
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All around the world people are constantly searching for natural and alternative ways to help treat their health conditions and disorders. They don’t want to have to rely on modern health options, which usually involve harsh and expensive pharmaceuticals, that often have even worse side effects than the actual issue itself. Many people end up turning to homeopathic remedies in an effort to naturally balance and help heal their bodies, as well as their minds.
One of the most popular and effective treatment methods comes from the ancient Chinese alternative medicine field of acupressure. The simple act of applying pressure to various points on our bodies does wonders to dissolve away aches, pains, tension, and the built up stresses hampering our bodies.
Acupressure works by stimulating the thousands of nerves in the hands and feet, thereby increasing blood flow. Human feet have over 15,000 nerves and they all connect to form a network that reaches different areas of the body, such as our main organs and glands.
Many have found that by using the simple techniques at home they could dramatically relieve pain and discomfort caused by common ailments. People have relieved headaches, digestion issues, sleep problems, back pain, and more by massaging points on the feet associated with the area in which the problem stems from.
One such point is called the Great Rushing, which is located in between the big toe and the second toe. By pressing and applying pressure to this point for at least 2 minutes a day it helps to relieve nausea, abdominal pain, back pain, menstrual cramps, vomiting, headaches, insomnia and other sleep disorders. Refer to the video for more information about the many other benefits it can yield, and to see exactly where it’s located.
Another point that works wonders when massaged is the Three Yin Crossing point. To locate it you first must find the highest peak on your inner ankle bone. From that spot measure about four finger widths up your inner leg, and the point will be just behind the shin bone.
Once you have located it, press down with your thumb on the point for a total of 6 seconds, then release for 2 seconds, and repeat this for at least 5 minutes. After, switch feet, find the spot on your other leg, and repeat. If you find that this form of acupressure is helpful you can repeat it once more on each leg.
Also, if you feel any pain when you press down that means you are in the wrong spot and should stop immediately. It’s recommended that you do this massage at night and regularly to achieve optimal results. Studies have shown that the Three Yin Crossing point can effectively reduce pain and discomfort stemming from menstrual cramps.
It can also be used to alleviate bloating, gas, and digestion problems, as well as to help improve urological and pelvic disorders. In addition, the simple massage can help people a lot in dealing with stress and anxiety, chronic fatigue, and insomnia.
The treatments are incredibly simple, easy to do, convenient, and don’t cost a penny if done in the comfort of your home. If you’re hesitant or doubtful about whether or not acupressure could help you try thinking about it like this; you have nothing to lose and potentially lots to gain by giving yourself a foot massage. At the very least you’ll feel more at ease, relaxed, and comfortable.
Our legs and feet go through a lot of abuse daily and we often neglect them. So tonight kick off your shoes, peel off your socks, and give yourself a massage! Doing this right before you go to bed will help you to relax, fall asleep faster, and sleep better overall. Try it and let others know to help them find comfort and better health in their own lives!
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