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25.06.2023 - 01:35 / hometalk.com
Winter is here, and that means cold weather. What’s better when it’s cold out than curling up next to a warm fire? It is actually so easy to make your own mini firepit, and you probably already have most of what you need for it, anyway! Check out this tutorial, where I’ll walk you through creating your own gorgeous firepit.
Since you’re going to be working with concrete, the first thing you need to do is prepare the mold for it. Grab a plastic container that you no longer need and use duct tape to secure the lid in place. Then you’re going to cut off the bottom of the container. You want to keep the container big, so cut off as little as you can. Then use a paper towel to spread some oil around the container. This will make it easier to remove the mold from the cement once it dries.
Grab a big container and pour in three cups of dry concrete mix. You’re then going to mix in about one cup of water. The amount of water, however, isn’t exact. So pour in a bit of water at a time and mix, adding more water as necessary, until your left with the consistency of pancake batter.
You’re going to want to be able to move the project before it’s fully dry, so I suggest putting the container in a pan or something that you can pick up and move. Place your mold into the pan with the opening facing up, then pour your cement into it until it’s about ¾ of the way full. Squeeze the container to help the bubbles rise to the surface and pop so that your concrete has fewer air bubbles in it.
Take the second container and insert it into the first one, creating a well in the cement. Don’t worry about it if some of the cement spills over. Then fill the second container with rocks to weigh it down and keep it in place. Now it’s time to wait for the
The gardens at Great Dixter.
Terrariums are tabletop ecosystems that are fun to make and easy to tend. “Terrariums allow you to enjoy plants up-close and to add greenery to your home, even in a very small space,” says designer Maria Colletti, terrarium workshop leader and author ofTerrariums: Gardens Under Glass. “Because you design them yourself, every creation is unique and personal.”
This is a fun project to make your own cornhole boards. Cornhole is a fun game that you can play in the backyard, while tailgating, or even in the basement. Tossing bean bags at a board with a hole in it — how hard can it be? Right? :)
Gardens can do wonders to our well-being and it’s scientifically proven that people who have them live better lives. If you are one of those lucky people, and have the privilege to live in a house with a wonderful garden then you should definitely spend some quality time on its decoration and do create some fabulous landscapes that you will enjoy even more. In this article you are going to see 19 Stunning Garden Pathways That You Can Make On Your Own with ease and without having to ask a professional for help.
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