Guide by dooiy

Multifarming Shelf

Garden with style

How about trying the new generation of gardening with this fancy...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Smart Cooker Box

Slow cook your food and save lots of electricity

A smart cooker uses heat retention to insulate a pot that has been brought...

Guide by dooiy

Bucket Washing Machine

Wash more comfortably

Did you know that you can create a washing machine using just a few buckets?

Guide by Viva con Agua

Canola Soap

Making your own soap can be an exciting experience! Handwashing with soap is...

Guide by dooiy

Fire Extinguisher

Keep your home and family safe

With a few cheap things from your household, you can make a foam fire...

Guide by Char2Cool

Kiln to make Biochar

Using this special kiln, you can make your own biochar. There is no better...

Guide by dooiy

My Flow Grow

Vertical and water-efficient gardening system

With My Flow Grow , you can easily grow plants in your garden.

Guide by Liter of Light

Solar Bottle Bulb

Free daylight for your home

Light up dark areas in your home during daytime using this green and...

Guide by Hub4africa

Find your own business idea

First step to start a business

Coming up with the business idea is the first step when you are thinking...

Guide by dooiy

Kitchen Module

Upgrade your home with a 100cm x 50cm pantry kitchen with an integrated sink,...

Guide by Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)

Permaculture Backyard Garden

Start your own garden the simple way

With a small area around your home, you can create your own permaculture...

Guide by dooiy

Smart Cooker from blankets

The Smart Cooker is a super-smart way to save electricity when cooking.

Guide by Cranes Conservation Volunteers

Vertical Garden Tower

A great way to grow your own food

Discover an ingenious solution to grow your own fresh produce with the...

Guide by AAVF - African Association for Vertical Farming

Bokashi compost and fertilizer - home edition

Bokashi compost is a great and easy way to turn kitchen scraps into a very...

Guide by CoolVeg

Clay Pot Cooler - pot in pot design

Cool your food without electricity

With this clay pot cooler your fruits and vegetables will last much longer.

Guide by Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)

Maintain your Backyard Garden

Discover easy tips and tricks to nurture your garden

Maintaining a flourishing garden is easier than you think. Just follow these...

Guide by SisPaddy

Reusable Sanitary Pads

Make your own reusable sanitary pads using a sock and a few household materials

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

The Squeeze Bottle

Water-saving hand washing

An easy and fun method of handwashing, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Guide by dooiy

Vertical Garden

Grow veggies without space

You have no space but want to start a veggie garden and grow your own food?

Guide by dooiy

Clip it clean

Make your own flexible handwashing facility for your kitchen.

Attach it easily to your existing furniture. This hack is great for street...

Guide by Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN)

Pest Control: Garlic Spray

Fight fungal diseases and insects in your garden

If you have healthy soil and use the companion planting method,...

Guide by Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia

Shack Insulation

Keep your home cool in summer. Keep your home warm in winter.

Guide by CoolVeg

Clay Pot Cooler - pot in plastic dish design

Cool your food without electricity

With this clay pot cooler your fruits and vegetables will last much longer.

Guide by dooiy

Homemade laundry detergent

Safe money and make your own free liquid laundry detergent. The detergent is...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Pap from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 15 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Siyabonga Stengana

Transform a dumpsite into a recreational space

Are you tired of smelling dump sites in your community? Siyabonga Stengana...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Check your home for safety: Electricity

11 Tips for a safer home

Find out how safe you and your family members are in your home.

Guide by Abalimi Bezekhaya

Container Gardening

Create a garden in a small space

Even if you do not have a lot of space, if your soil is very hard or if all...

Guide by Liter of Light Italia

Light Box

Make your own solar light

The Light Box is a compact and versatile solution for lighting domestic,...

Guide by Open Green Energy

Rat Trap

Get rid of rats in your home

Do you also have a rat problem at home? Rats are famous for stealing food,...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Rice from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 30 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Creamy boeber from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 30 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Homemade Yoghurt from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Meat Curry from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 45 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Meat Stew from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 45 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Samp from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 60 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Soup from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 45 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by Singakwenza

Ball

Have fun with ball games

This ball can be used for all kinds of ball games. With this guide,...

Guide by RODI Kenya

Bokashi Fertilizer - farmers edition

Harvest more from your field

Bokashi is a very effective, economical and easy to make fertiliser.

Guide by Village Boy P

Boom Box

Move to the rhythm of your heart beat

Own your craft and create your own boom box from a cardboard roll.

Guide by dooiy

Bottle Tap - private version

This is a cool and free way to wash your hands. You can install it inside or...

Guide by 1516 Green Energy Technology

Cardboard chair and table

Make fancy furniture from cardboard.

The seat can withstand a maximum load of 60 kg.

Guide by Smart Living Education Centre

Chakalaka from a Smart Cooker

Easy recipe, saving 30 min. of gas/electricity

Utilize your smart cooker box , smart cooker from blankets, or wonderbag for...

Guide by dooiy

Cleaning detergents

Safe money and the environment

Vinegar and bicarb are really great products for cleaning. They are...

Guide by Abalimi Bezekhaya

Compost Heap

Make your own soil conditioner

Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed in a process called...

Guide by AAVF - African Association for Vertical Farming

Effective Microorganisms

The perfect organic fertilizer.

Yes, the name of this hack already sounds very difficult. But effective...

Guide by dooiy

Fire Prevention

Prevent a fire at your home

Fires happen very often, especially in informal settlements.

Guide by dooiy

First Fire Response

What you can do in the case of fire

Fires happen very often, especially in informal settlements.

Guide by Viva Foundation

First Response Rape Protocol

What to do in the case of rape

This is not a fun hack, but a very important one. Rape is the crime of...

Guide by RWTH Aachen University - Institute of Landscape Architecture

Flooring from Bottle Lids - Sand Version

Create colourful flooring from waste

By repurposing bottle lids, you can give your floor a vibrant and unique...

Guide by Industrial Design | HTW Berlin

FOLT - Foldable table

Gain more living space in your home

„FOLT“ combines a stylish table for working, eating or studying with a...

Guide by Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia

Grey Water Sediment Filter

This grey water sediment filter removes dirt particles from grey water.

Guide by SisPaddy

How to clean reusable sanitary pads

If you use reusable sanitary pads, it is important to wash them properly.

Guide by Char2Cool

How to make fertilizer from biochar

Biochar has a porous structure and functions as a water and nutrient storage.

Guide by AAVF - African Association for Vertical Farming

Kitchen Garden

Grow your own food in a small space.

This planting system gives you a very good and robust way to effectively...

Guide by AAVF - African Association for Vertical Farming

Manure Tea Fertilizer

Manure tea is a cheap and sustainable way to fertilize your crops.

Guide by 1516 Green Energy Technology

Moss Air Purifier

Breathe clean.

This affordable moss air purifier is an innovative solution designed...

Guide by Industrial Design | HTW Berlin

Nighttoilet Chair

Chair during the day, toilet during the night.

Create a comfortable chair that can additionally be used either as a night...

Guide by Abalimi Bezekhaya

Planning Your Garden

Create a thriving garden

For a proper harvest, good garden planning is important. Follow this...

Guide by Abalimi Bezekhaya

Planting seeds

Growing Peas, Beans and Mielies from seeds

Peas, beans and mielies can be grown from seeds that are sown

Guide by Abalimi Bezekhaya

Planting seeds

Growing Squash, Pumpkin and Melons from seeds

Squash, pumkin and melons can be grown from seeds that are sown

Guide by Abalimi Bezekhaya

Planting seeds

Growing Root Veggies from seeds

Beet root, carrots and onions can be grown from seeds that are sown

Guide by dooiy

Plastic bottle cutter

Making strong rope out of used plastic bottles

Plastic bottles are always available, but strong, lasting rope for multiple...

Guide by Industrial Design | HTW Berlin

Plug-in Table

Easy to make, to set up and to store

This small table is a good option if you do not have much space.

Guide by Singakwenza

Ring Toss

A fun educational toy for your kids

A ring toss is not only a really fun game for your children or learners.

Safety Candle

Protect your home from fire

Candles are not a very safe way of lighting and often cause fires.

Guide by Industrial Design | HTW Berlin

Shack Buddy

Use space efficent

This piece of furniture is a stool and a shelf in once. It is a comfortable...

Guide by RWTH Aachen University - Institute of Landscape Architecture

Shower Cabin

Build your own pop-up shower cabin for your home with just a few simple steps.

Simple Pallet bed

Comfy and easy to make

This bed is comfy and easy to make. As the legs are pretty high,...

Guide by Singakwenza

Skipping rope

Have fun and exercise

Skipping ropes are a great training tool – for your kids and for you.

Guide by dooiy

SODIS - solar water disinfection

Clean your water from pathogens.

You and your children can get very sick from contaminated water.

Guide by Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia

Solar Box Oven

Cook with the power of the sun

With this oven you can cook without using electricity or burning fire wood.

Guide by RWTH Aachen University - Institute of Landscape Architecture

Solar Water Heater

Use the space on your roof to generate hot water for your home.

Guide by Singakwenza

Stilts

A fun educational toy for your kids

Stilts are a fun educational toy for your kids or learners. You can make...

Guide by RWTH Aachen University - Institute of Landscape Architecture

Study Pair - Your Adaptable Study Companion

Upgrade your study space with this versatile Chair, Table and Storage solution.

Guide by Siyabonga Stengana

Tyre planter

Grow with less soil

Make your own garden even if you do not have much space and soil.

Guide by Eko Group H2O+

Vertical Rainwater Harvesting System

Build an EkomuroH2O+ water tank from PET cool drink bottles.

Guide by Industrial Design | HTW Berlin

Vertical wardrobe

Divide your room and store your clothes

This piece of furniture creates more privacy in your home. Additionally,...