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.
10 Reasons to Build an Earthbag House
Atulya K. Bingham
7 Ways to Increase Your Patience and Attention this Holiday Season
Paul Scheckel
Holiday Hacks for a Clean, Festive, Pet-Friendly Home
Propel Communications
The Psychology Behind Interior Design
Lee Flynn
Essential Steps to Keep Your Wind Turbine Turning
James White
Technological Challenges of Off-Grid Homestead Living, Part 3: Water
Christopher James Marshall
Choosing Solar Power Beyond the Home Market
Ruth Ann Monti
The Business of 'Greenwashing' (And We're Not Talking About Laundry)
Kari Klaus, Viva Green Homes
Home Solar Value: Analyzing 15 U.S. Cities
Vikram Aggarwal, Energysage
The Top 5 Things You Can Do to Your Home to Save the Planet
Jennifer Tuohy, Home Depot
3 Eco-Friendly Ways to Lower Energy Costs This Winter
Gwen Lewis
Cleaning Tricks for a Chemical-Free Bathroom
Brooke Chaplan
Technological Challenges of Off-Grid Homestead Living, Part 2: Electricity
Christopher James Marshall
Consider Fiberglass Windows as an Energy-Efficient Window Option
Paul Kazlov, Global Home Improvement
Determine Whether Solar Energy Makes Financial Sense for You
Simone Garneau, Sunmetrix
Watch ‘Small Is Beautiful,’ a Tiny Homes Documentary
Amanda Sorell
Four Benefits of Using Ground-Source Heat Pumps
Ruth Barton
Hoosier Cabinet Plans
Spike Carlsen
How to Split Firewood Efficiently
Phil Wallace
Technological Challenges of Off-Grid Homestead Living, Part 1: Resources
Christopher James Marshall
