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Sustainable Living – Blog, Articles, & Tips

Explore how living lightly on the land connects our communities to the natural world that supports us. Let this page be your guide to the best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.

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Beginners Sewing Kit List

Ginevra Holtkamp

How to Make Biofuel at Home: From Crop to Car Image

How to Make Biofuel at Home: From Crop to Car

Derek Kanwischer

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How are Biofuels Made?

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Is Biofuel Safe?

Lyle Estill and Bob Armantrout

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Tiny Houses?

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Build a DIY Wind Generator for Home with a Car Alternator

Robert D. Copeland

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Building Codes in the Tiny Housing Boom

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

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Tiny Home Ideas for Inspired, Affordable Homes on Wheels

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Swimming Pool Solar Water Heating Systems

The Mother Earth News Editors

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Earth Bag Pool Construction

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Make a Splash: Natural Swimming Pools

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Fake Meat Fight in Fake News

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Guide to Natural Herbal Soap Making

Sarah Hart Boone

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A New Generation of Farmers Stewarding the Land Through Agritourism

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6 Simple Spring Crafts to Make

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What is Causing High Food Prices?

Sue Van Slooten

Test Drive Results: 2021 Tesla Model 3

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The Real Story on Electric School Buses in the U.S.

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Make Hand-Dipped Candles at Home

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A Mountain Man's View on Climate Impacts

Bruce McElmurray

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