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.
How to Win the Battle of the Thermostat
Jennifer Tuohy
Plastic-Free July & Other Tips to Reduce Your Waste
Kari Klaus, Viva Green Homes
Consider Zoning Laws when Purchasing Homestead Land
Ryan Tollefsen, Unity Home Group
5 Simple Ways to Go Greener in Your Home
Elena Smith
DIY Garden Shed
Mary Murray
Why Adding Your Old Phone to Your Mobile Plan Can Be A “Green” Choice
Jennifer Tuohy
Save Money and Address the Climate Crisis with Advanced Heat Recovery
Jay Walljasper
Upcycling and Using Urbanite
Kyle Isacksen
4 Green Renovation Ideas That Increase Your Home's Value
Elena Smith
Into the Wood: A Day in the Life of an Off-Grid Entrepreneur
Aur Beck, Advanced Energy Solutions Group
The Importance of Using Natural Cleaning Products
Devin Morrissey
How You Can Benefit from a Cool Roof
Sue Reed And Ginny Stibolt
Straw Bale House in the City, Part 3: Costs and Straw Bale Density
Adam D. Bearup, Hybrid Homes
Zero-Energy Retreat Home
Eric Thomas
6 Green Home Upgrades That Can Save You Money
Jennifer Tuohy
Straw Bale House in the City, Part 2: Building a Test Wall
Adam D. Bearup, Hybrid Homes
Are Cracks in Walls Normal? How to Tell an Eyesore from Real Danger
Kayla Matthews
Necessary Ranch Salve
RenÉE Benoit
Grow Your Own Cleaning Supply Garden
Dawn Combs
Ecofriendly Swaps for Household Items
Nicole Caldwell
