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Devoid of human inhabitants, Johnsonville, Connecticut has the vibe of a literally ghost town. But hey, a few coats of paint and you could DIY your own town, right? Well, here's your chance: the entire 62 acre historic village is actually up for sale with a starting bid of $800,000. Johnsonville has been vacant for more than 20 years and, oddly enough, this is not the first that time has h

I found a successful project of a beautiful cottage that was built by New Avenue Inc. This small structure it’s a backyard cottage that measures 420 square feet. Even though it’s small, it’s been very cleverly designed with a layout that allows it to house a living room, a kitchen, a dining area, a bathroom and a loft. Take a look…

Man up your garden with this adventurous DIY project. Take the bold step of making your own pizza oven in the backyard. We won’t lie to you, it will need some work. So, roll up your sleeves and grab those bags of cement. Here is what you will need to do in order to succeed with your future pizzas: • a bag or more of sharp sand; • a bag of builders sand (perfect for detailed work); •

Haven’t you craved for a room in which you can do all of your work or have a designated place for your kid to play, but your home doesn’t have the space for it? The owners of the townhouse you see in the photo had an amazing idea! They’ve created an extra place for play or office stuff by using the ceiling space above their entrance door. This great example of how you can make use of every

Little is awesome. We know this here at LittleThings, because, well, just look at our name! But what’s even better than little is tiny — especially when it comes to tiny houses and the Tiny House Movement. Thanks to this architectural crusade of cute (and sustainability and affordability) people have built some pretty impressive structures. We’re talking coastal homes, floating abodes,

With ever little agricultural space for fresh produce to be made close to big urban areas, there is a need that some clever minds have found an answer to. The urban farming movement gives you the instructions for transforming a usual cabinet into a chicken coop. It’s amazing how the structure of such a piece of furniture will match the needs of a perfectly functioning hen house. Surely there a

There is not a lot of work, but it involves a bunch of blocks of stones, so make sure you work out properly before you attempt this. According to where you decide to place it (directly on the ground or on the pavement), you will need: • (optional) a shovel; • a whole lot of stone blocks; • a set of wall caps; • decorative rocks; • a fire ring; • wood; Start by marking out

Grain silo homes become more and more popular in the States and not only, and you can find plenty of inspiration on the web. This stylish Texas Inn is a great example and its remodeled interior is a nice example of the infinite possibilities a grain silo can offer. The silo had been owned by Edwin Hanz and now (since 2007) is used for accomodation by the Gruene Homestead Inn. The silo is compris