SUSTAINABLE LIVING

The price of tiny homes is far too often near the price of traditional homes these days. With many being advertised at $60,000 and more(in some cases much more), some …

A couple in the Pacific Northwest have built an off grid cabin, which isn’t all that unusual, but what is unusual was that they estimate they only spent around $300 …

Necessity is the mother of invention, or so the saying goes at least and in China the need to find housing solutions in overcrowded and cramped areas of the city …

One of the most important aspects of going off grid is having shelter. In fact, it is one of our basic needs that we learn about in grade school, and …

With the Tesla acquisition of SolarCity finalized with overwhelming support from investors who seem to believe in the big picture thinking of Elon Musk, Tesla announced another major project, the …

The modern world tends to favor cheaper goods that are typically thrown away once they break or wear out, which creates a “throw away” culture. Since many products are made …

We see a lot of advances being made in solar and even in wind turbine technology these days, and there are even more promising advances just on the horizon, but …

Artificial “leafs” are an idea that researchers have been working on for the last several years, and it appears that at least one group has produced a working prototype. There …

Over the years people have actually made some interesting things out of cardboard. Bicycles, boats, bridges, and now one company has designed and is selling modular homes built from layers …

Tiny homes are more than just a trend on cable television, they are an attractive option for young people looking into owning a home without adding to their debt, which …