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5 Upgrades You Should Make on Your Tiny Home

Save money and maximize space.

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How to Set Up Homestead Utilities

Going fully off the grid requires serious preparation.

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5 Skills You Need for Off-Grid Homesteading

You'll need to be fully self-sustainable.

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How to Make Money Off Your Homestead

Take advantage of your acquired skills and knowledge to make some extra cash!

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Essential Plants for Homesteading

From herbs to sunflowers, here are seven plants every homestead needs!

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How to Homestead with Goats

Goats are a budget-friendly livestock to add to your home.

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How to Find City Codes for Tiny Homes

Here's 4 steps to making your tiny home legal.

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The Pros and Cons of Tiny Homes on Wheels

Tour the country in comfort and style.

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7 Mistakes to Avoid as a Beginning Homesteader

It can be easy to bite off more than you can chew at first.

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The Pros and Cons of the Tesla Powerwall Home Battery

Keep your home powered up around the clock with solar energy and the Tesla Powerwall battery.

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Spring Homesteading Projects

Take advantage of the mild weather to get ahead on some of these projects!

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12 Homesteading Hacks

Make your homesteading journey a little easier.

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How to Homestead on a Budget

Get started on your homestead right away with these money-saving ideas.

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Basic Skills for the Modern Homesteader

No matter the size of your homestead, learn the skills to keep it running.

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Green Alternatives to Standard Building Materials

Help keep the environment healthy using these eco-friendly building materials.

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Unconventional Tiny Home Building Materials

Looking to simplify your life? Consider a tiny home. Believe it or not, you can create your own.

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A Guide to Zero-Energy Building

Use zero-energy building techniques for your new construction or remodel.

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The Pros and Cons of Yurt Living

Yurts are an economical way to own a home, but they're not suited to everyone's lifestyle.

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Energy Efficiency: Passive House 101

Raise the bar on home energy efficiency following the passive house standard.

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DIY Safety: Ensure Clean Air During and After a Home Improvement Project

Protect your health while you DIY with these precautionary measures.

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6 Ways You're Throwing Money Away by Not Going Green

Who knew being eco-friendly could also be budget friendly?

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3 Biggest Urban Homesteading Myths Debunked

Starting an earth-based lifestyle in a city just got easier.

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5 Sustainable Living Tips for City Folk

With the right approach, you can live an eco-friendly lifestyle in a city.

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10 Tips for a Year of Greener Living

Feel like trying to go green this year but are afraid of too much change and high costs?

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How to Build with Papercrete

People who are truly earth conscious tend to live off the grid.

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How to Build a Straw Bale House

Green Extreme: The Straw Bale House

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Earth Sheltered Homes Advantages, Disadvantages, and Myths

Don't let the few myths about earth-sheltered homes deter you from enjoying the numerous advantages.

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Building an Earth Bag Home

As consumers, and especially as Americans, we are brought up to believe that "bigger is better".

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6 Tiny Homes We Love

You may find a favorite of your own.

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How to Take Your Tiny Home Off-Grid

If you head for the hills, be prepared.

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Homesteading for Beginners

Build up your skills before you consider going off-grid.

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7 Best Home Improvement Investments

Add value and appeal for yourself or buyers.

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How to Install Solar Panels over Tile Roof

Installing solar panels on a roof can be unnerving.

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Can Solar Hot Water Heat a Jacuzzi?

Soothe achy muscles and your pocketbook.

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How to Make Sustainable Water Storage Tanks

Install one or more rain barrels under the downspouts of your home.

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Why Sustainability is Important to Your Business

Sustainable practices benefit business and the environment.

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6 Negative Effects of Alternative Energy

Ideas for alternative energy have been present among the scientific community for generations.

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Using Bio-Diesel to Heat Your Home

It's an affordable, eco-friendly option.

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How to Get Solar Power Grants

Local, state and national government agencies each offer solar power grants.

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How To Use A Solar-Powered Generator

A solar powered generator can be used to run all the electrical gadgets and lights in the house.