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.
Chef’s Delight in Kansas City
Micki Chestnut
Learn About DIY Natural Building at the Oregon FAIR
Darles Eaton, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
DIY Pillows: How to Refresh Old Pillows
Amy Greene
The Wise Grid Series, Part 1: Smart Meters Are Not Smart
Camilla Rees, National Institute For Science, Law And Public Policy
How a Small Wind Turbine Works, Part 4: The Tower
Chip Means, Pika Energy
How a Small Wind Turbine Works, Part 3: Turbine Terminology
Chip Means, Pika Energy
First LEED-Certified Home in Alaska Is Up For Sale
Kari Klaus, Viva Green Homes
6 Organizational Goals to Set for Yourself This Spring
Patrick Vernon
Guide to Green-Roof Options for Your Home
James White
How a Small Wind Turbine Works, Part 2: 6 Key Benefits of Home Wind Turbines
Chip Means, Pika Energy
Try a New, Improved Swamp Cooler
David Bainbridge
A Renewable Home Energy Retrofit: How We Did It
Ron Davis
Hanging Laundry to Dry in Overhead Space
Ashirah Knapp
Easy Source for Fresh Drawer Scent
Diana Laurenitis
Bouncing Around Ideas for Homemade Dryer Sheets
Andrea Wilson
5 Ideas for an Eco-Bedroom
Patrick Vernon
Eco-Friendly Ways to Update Your Outdoor Space This Spring
Ronique Gibson
Off-Grid and Underground
Steve Rees
Timber Framers Gather to Construct Public Pavilion
Leeanne Seaver
4 Tips for Living in High-Efficiency Homes
Sarah Lozanova
