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	A manual mower with sharpened blades is very well suited for mowing lawn of a small garden (600 yard). It is found in different widths, with or without trays. The new models have helical and self-sharpening blades. DIY retailers offer large models equipped with four wheels: homedepot.com In the spring, lawn is mowed once every two weeks, and during the summer, once every week. So, energy conservation becomes substantial. Not to mention the silence... More about ecological lawn care
A cool look for this hand-crank radio, which comes in blue, black, red, orange. Be prepared for all situations using this radio with a flashlight and a cell phone charger. Hand-crank generator makes use of batteries redundant. This well-designed radio is practical and environmentally friendly. etoncorp.com

a wood chest of drawers

Wood from construction sites - scraps, battens, beams and formwork - is more than affordable. Plus, we love the rustic look of the untreated wood. You can find pieces of all thicknesses and lengths.
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fish chalkboard

The jagged edges of certain fish shapes are perfect for making silhouettes. As an April Fool's Day hoax in France, children stick paper fish on loved-ones' backs. For a year-round fish, you can also make the mini chalkboard pictured here.
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plant display stand

Inspired by florists' display units, here is a little shelved stand you can make out of peeled hazelnut branches whose rustic look adds a nice decorative touch.
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gesso recipe

Gesso is a traditional white coating used as a primer in furniture restoration. It can be used "as is" or painted over. The final result is comparable to French-style antique white.
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recycled coin purse

"Tetra Pak" or similar cartons used to package beverages and soup can be turned into fun coin purses, wallets or even card holders.
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