We all need to treat ourselves to some peace and quiet every once in awhile. It’s shockingly easy to get caught up in our busy lives full of careers, family, and friends. No one would blame you for wanting to switch up your lifestyle by trying an off-the-grid living situation. Technology is making it increasingly…
5 Amazing Uses For Bamboo
There are many things that grow around us that can be used in various ways. We often overlook these things because we simply lack the know how to utilize them. I was in such a position a few weeks ago. I recently purchased a home where the owner had on the land some Bamboo. It flanked…
3 DIY Ways To Keep Cool As Temps Rise
Spring is that bright light at the end of the winter tunnel. The season means we’re done with the cold temperatures, moving toward the bright and sunny days of summer and soaking up plenty of vitamin D. Tropical vacations might be on our minds, too. However, for a homeowner, spring can mean a fluctuating indoor temperature.…
Sustainable Housing For a Fraction of What They Normally Cost
We are always looking for ways to live as “green” as possible. While we want to get the most out of life while we are here we do not want to leave a negative impact on the environment that we are leaving behind. Often when we are researching DIY projects or survival topics one we encounter…
How To Build an Eco Friendly House For Less Than a Few Hundred Dollars
I never thought it was possible! When I was told that I could build my own house for only a few hundred dollars I laughed. Then I looked at my mortgage and thought hmmm, what if it is possible which would I rather have? Then I was told that it would be eco-friendly and I…
All the Hot Water Anyone Could Need Without Electricity or Solar Power
There are many paths on the road to sustainability. There are many different actions that people can take when setting themselves and their families up for a long lasting sustainable future. Each one of these actions that you take will all combine to become a future you ca be proud of. So let’s look at…
89 Year Old Veteran Invents Wind Turbine That Does NOT Endanger Wildlife
It’s a Win-Win Situation for Everyone! Wind power has steadily been increasing in popularity in recent years, mainly because it’s a more environmentally friendly method of generating than many of the traditional methods and sources we’ve relied on for decades or even centuries. However, there is one major drawback to wind power, which is generated…
How One Couple Converted a 1991 School Bus into a Dream Home
If you took that yellow school bus to and from class, then you probably associate it with dreaded things like homework and tests as well as exciting activities like field trips and time spent with friends. You put in a lot of time on that bus going to and from school day after day, year after year.…
So Where Do I Get A Tiny Home if Im Not “Handy?” Here are 10 Companies To Know About
Whether you watch HGTV or not, you’ve most likely at least heard about the tiny house phenomenon that has made it’s way into the housing market. Initially, it may have seemed like an impossibility that someone–or multiple someones–would actually live in a structure under 250 square feet full time. Now, the appeal is catching on…
