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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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Home Water Conservation Quiz

Natural Home Staff

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Environmental Current Events 2026

MOTHER EARTH NEWS

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Carya Cordiformis Tree and It's Oil

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65 Tips to Save Money Through Self-Reliance

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How to Turn a Barn Into a House Sustainably

Carola Kittredge

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Permaculture Farming

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Less is More: Bringing Down Consumption

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How to Escape Consumerism

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Horses for Clean Water

Rebecca Sanderson

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44 Ideas for Homemade Christmas Gifts from the Homestead

MOTHER EARTH NEWS Editors

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Bringing Plants Indoors for Winter: 4 Essential Tips for Indoor Plant Design

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How To Better Insulate Your House

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DIY Decoupage Ornaments

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Tips for Walipini Greenhouse Construction

Lindsey Schiller, Ceres Greenhouse Solutions

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Backyard Wood-Powered Gasifier Generator

The Mother Earth News Editors

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Underground Concrete Septic Tank Root Cellar Plans

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Gracefully Aging On a Homestead

Mother Earth News Readers

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How to Make a Container Water Garden

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Off-Grid Living Ideas for Homesteading in Oregon

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DIY Small-Greenhouse Plans for Winter Growing

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