We are always trying to find ways to harness energy in a manner that is not only beneficial to us but has little to no footprint on our surrounding environment. That is why we love this project. It’s simple enough to complete and the materials needed to construct this generator are extremely common. While the…
Eco Friendly Water Bubbles That Can Replace Water Bottles
As our landfills begin to overflow with trash we are forced to find new alternatives to the way that we have been doing things. While recycling has done a lot for the environment we still need to find ways to eliminate the dangers at its source and one of the best ways we can do…
How To Build an Environmentally Friendly Thermal Umbrella Home
I am obsessed with these homes! Not only are they environmentally friendly but they are also amazing at keeping energy costs low and utilizing nature as an integral part of their construction. Did I also mention that it is solar powered… which means you never have to worry about your electricity bill? With just a few…
Architect Takes WW1 Era Cement Factory & Turns it into Amazing Off Grid Home
Architect Ricardo Bofill found something in 1973 that he simply couldn’t pass up. After stumbling across an old cement factory he found he knew that he could not let this opportunity pass him by so he purchased the old run down building and began plans to transform it into something that is truly mesmerizing. Now, 45…
How To Make a Solar Walkway
If you have looked at your electric bill recently chances are you are noticing that it keeps going up. As more and more people are getting fed up with the greediness of big corporations they are turning to alternative means as a way to save their livelihood and ease up on their checkbooks. They no…
How To Install A Grass Roof
The first time I noticed a grass roof was not in my neighborhood but an article online. I had no idea that these even existed. Granted after thinking about it I guess it makes sense and even provides some benefits for your home that I would never have thought of. For example, did you know…
This $30,000 Off-The-Grid Home is Really Cool!
One Couple Used Simple Materials to Make an Environmentally Friendly Abode Tiny homes have been all the rage the last few years; in fact, it seems like they might just take over and spell the end of all those “McMansions” that were once so trendy and sought-after. Going green and being off-the-grid are two other…
5 Everyday Spices that Have Medical Benefits
Although right now we are not in a “survival mode” of living that does not mean that we do not want to live a more natural lifestyle. As time has progressed the world of science has found many remedies that can help heal or less the pain of any ailment that we have. On many…
How a Small Glass Square Will Change The Way We Power Our Home
As technology advances, we are finding that the world is at our fingertips. There is so much potential and power around us on a daily basis and we have taken it for granted for so long that we do not even recognize it when it’s staring us in the face. This is the same with…
