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.
Living in the Mandala | Natural Home of the Year Winner: Spirituality in Design
Patrick Soran
Introducing the First Manufactured Home Built From Energy-Saving Materials
Cindy Klinger
Retrofit: Using Old Materials for Stylish and Eco-Friendly Floors
Mary Beth Klatt
An Environmentally Friendly Kitchen
Judy Ostrow
Asian Traditions: Building for Peace
Mary Beth Klatt
An American Vedic Home
Robyn Griggs Lawrence
The Clean Energy Shell Game
The Mother Earth News Editors
Eco-Friendly Living: A Low Impact Home
Pete And Arlene Charest
An Energy Efficient Home in Colorado
Steve Berger
How to Finance an Unconventional Home
Jan Sheehan
Naturally Keep Bugs Off Your Home
William Quarles
A Homemade Hydroelectric Plant Powers a Homestead
Bill Isely
Checklist for Environmentally Responsible Design and Material Selection
Sam Martin
Green Building With Recycled Materials
Sam Martin
Make a Cheap Homemade Fishing Pole for Kids
The Mother Earth News Editors
Renovating an Austin Home
Natural Home Staff
Building Green on a Budget
Natural Home Staff
Austin: An Example of Sustainable City Living
Natural Home Staff
A Sustainable Texas Home
Natural Home Staff
A Hobbit House
Robyn Griggs Lawrence
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