Reclaimed wine barrels have all sorts of uses from Adirondack style wine barrel chairs to lazy Susans. Here's another one, the bistro table. The top is wood, but the legs are staves reclaimed from a gently used wine barrel. 38 in. high with 23 in. table top diameter.
Dubbed "peel and stick" solar panels, these Lumeta Power-Ply 380 Roof Integrated Photovoltaic (RIPV) modules aka "solar panels" may be the wave of the future for the do it your-self crowd. Easily installed over most types of roofing materials, they're ideal for urbanites because they are designed for flat roof applications. No need for racking systems or mounting mechanisms.
What a fun alternative to synthetic scrubbing pads! Even better, these natural scrubbers also have the distinction of being the first loofah in the world to be certified USDA organic. If you're not sure what a loofah is, it's a vegetable that looks similar to a gourd that when dried has a sponge-like consistency. Safe for veggies, non-stick pans, and tough enough for pots and pans. Made in Paraquay..jpg)
