Green Extreme

Live large while going small.

Save money and maximize space.

Going fully off the grid requires serious preparation.

You'll need to be fully self-sustainable.

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

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

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

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

Tour the country in comfort and style.

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

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

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

Make your homesteading journey a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protect your health while you DIY with these precautionary measures.

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

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

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

Feel like trying to go green this year but are afraid of too much change and high costs?
People who are truly earth conscious tend to live off the grid.
Green Extreme: The Straw Bale House

Don't let the few myths about earth-sheltered homes deter you from enjoying the numerous advantages.
As consumers, and especially as Americans, we are brought up to believe that "bigger is better".

You may find a favorite of your own.

If you head for the hills, be prepared.

All the colors of the rain-bah.

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

Add value and appeal for yourself or buyers.

Installing solar panels on a roof can be unnerving.

Soothe achy muscles and your pocketbook.
Install one or more rain barrels under the downspouts of your home.

Sustainable practices benefit business and the environment.

Recycle and reuse!
Ideas for alternative energy have been present among the scientific community for generations.

It's a big change.

It's an affordable, eco-friendly option.

Local, state and national government agencies each offer solar power grants.
A solar powered generator can be used to run all the electrical gadgets and lights in the house.