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Green Living
The ins and outs of green construction and natural building, with specifics on solar design, home insulation and more.
Sizing Your Home to Fit Your Individual Needs
By Bruce McElmurray
When we built our home many years ago, we planned for the future ā but the future had some surprises for us. Learn to right-size your space as an aging homesteader.
How to Make Adobe Bricks
By Tom Keeling, Fazenda Tomati
Making sun-dried clay bricks, known also as adobe bricks, yourself is possible for use in building structures in hot, dry environments.
The Best Portable Sawmills for Your Homesteading Projects
By Kayla Matthews
Here are some of the best sawmills for your homestead, along with helpful portable sawmill reviews and places to buy them.
The Best Types of Saws for Your DIY Projects
By Kayla Matthews
The right kind of saw mostly depends on the job at hand. Here are some of the best kinds for various DIY projects.
The 7 Best Sandblasters for Home Use
By Kayla Matthews
Sandblasters remove debris from a surface by projecting tiny bits of material at high speeds. Here are some of the best sandblasters on the market.
The Best Types of Leveling Tools
By Kayla Matthews
Need a reliable leveling tool for your homesteading projects? Check out these seven kinds of levels for your home-improvement projects.
Hand-Built Yurt Home from Scrap Material Offers Debt-Free Living
By Lloyd Kahn, Shelter Publications
Inspired by Lloyd Kahn to build a debt-free home from recycled materials, I adapted a design for a wooden yurt on a site with 180-degree views.
How to Sell Your Eco-Friendly, Renovated, or Smart Home
By Kari Klaus, Realty Sage
Here are a few ways to find the right pros, market your home accurately, and to get your best return on your investment.
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