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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.

Mindfulness in the Mundane Image

Mindfulness in the Mundane

Boat Builder Constructs Sailboat-Inspired Handmade Home Image

Boat Builder Constructs Sailboat-Inspired Handmade Home

Lloyd Kahn, Shelter Publications

Could-Do Calendar October 2018 Image

Could-Do Calendar October 2018

Could-Do Calendar November 2018 Image

Could-Do Calendar November 2018

Zero-Waste Gift Wrap Alternatives Image

Zero-Waste Gift Wrap Alternatives

Melani Schweder

Could-Do Calendar September 2018 Image

Could-Do Calendar September 2018

Could-Do Calendar December 2018 Image

Could-Do Calendar December 2018

Building Sustainable Barns and Other Farming Structures Image

Building Sustainable Barns and Other Farming Structures

Devin Morrissey

A Preview of Today’s Kitchen of the Future Image

A Preview of Today’s Kitchen of the Future

DIY Solar Lawn Mower Image

DIY Solar Lawn Mower

Instructables.com

DIY Electricity Wind Turbine Image

DIY Electricity Wind Turbine

Instructables.com

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Fall Lawn Care Tips

Jackie Greene & Katie Kuchta

5 Eco-Friendly Home Maintenance Tips for Fall Image

5 Eco-Friendly Home Maintenance Tips for Fall

Using Methane Power on a Dairy Farm Image

Using Methane Power on a Dairy Farm

When A Bathroom Remodel Turns Into Something Else Entirely Image

When A Bathroom Remodel Turns Into Something Else Entirely

Eco-Friendly Shed Options Image

Eco-Friendly Shed Options

Sally Coulthard

5 Essential Design Tips for Houseplants Image

5 Essential Design Tips for Houseplants

How To Conduct a Simple DIY Home Energy Audit Image

How To Conduct a Simple DIY Home Energy Audit

5 Smart Home Upgrades That Are Good for Your Pocket and the Planet Image

5 Smart Home Upgrades That Are Good for Your Pocket and the Planet

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DIY Cob Cabin

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