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.
5 Tips for a Greener Christmas
Ruth Barton
Things Get Easier One Step at a Time
Christopher James Marshall
Experience Cordwood Home Living Before You Build at These Bed and Breakfasts
Richard Flatau, Cordwood Construction Resources
Shipping Containers: The New Eco-Homes
Zoe Clark
Use Your Senses: Essential Oils for a Healthier, Happier You
Mike Gould
5 Affordable Interior-Design Ideas that Incorporate Salvaged Materials
David Glenn
Can I Go Off the Grid with Solar Batteries?
Vikram Aggarwal, Energysage
Solar Energy Prices at All-Time Low
Kayla Matthews
8 Household Uses for Orange Oil
Allison Martin
Giving Well: Practical Gift Ideas for Everyone
Allison Martin
The Legacy of Home
Jessica Kellner
Lessons in Small House Design
Spike Carlsen
Step-By-Step Construction for Owner-Built Small Homes
Christopher James Marshall
What Is a Net-Zero Home? Plus, How to Get One
Kari Klaus, Viva Green Homes
How and Why to Choose Energy-Efficient Windows
Jennifer Tuohy, Home Depot
What is PACE Financing for Home Solar Power?
Vikram Aggarwal, Energysage
Could Using an Air Compressor Reduce Your Carbon Footprint?
James White
How to Find the Right-Sized Town for You
Christopher James Marshall
4 Fall Chores for Eco-Cleaning
Kayla Matthews
5 Tips to Keep Your Home Pollen-Free
Christine Rudolph
