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.
Zero Net Energy Ordinance
Lydia Noyes
Touch-Free Technology to Reduce Germs in Your Home
Roy Rasmussen
What You Need to Know About Asbestos in the Home
Jacob Lunduski, Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
Solar Rooftops and Tesla’s New Solar Roof
Ryan Willemsen, Solar To The People
Can Solar Panels Survive Hurricanes and Withstand Hail?
Vikram Aggarwal, Energysage
Go Greener: 5 Tips for a Green Home You Might Have Missed
Jayme Cook
A Snowboarder’s Hand-Built Cabin of Stone, Glass, and Steal
Lloyd Kahn, Shelter Publications
Lessons for Green and Resilient Communities from Olympia, Washington
Jan Spencer
4 Upcycling Projects for Your Home
Bobbi Peterson
Simple Ways to Personalize Your Living Space
Ashley Houk
Deltec Homes and the Rise of Sustainable Manufacturing
Staff
See Why They Call This Australian Wonder the Recycled Home
Staff
8 Household Uses for Calendula
Abby Olcese
Tips for Using Earthen Plaster in Green and DIY Homes
Paul Wood, Shelter Works
Going, Going, Green: How to Lower the Impact of Your Move
Megan Wild
13 Ways to Decorate With Thrift Store Treasures
Staff
Sell Your Excess Solar Power Back to the Grid with Net Metering
Ryan Willemsen, Solar To The People
Seniors Build the First Hemp Tiny Homes in Washington State
Pat Rasmussen, Senior Hemp Tiny Homes
Outdoor Oven Cooking
William Rubel
Family Company That Builds Furniture with Salvaged Wood from Beetle Kills
Kale Roberts
