Making a log cabin in the woods generally involves the use of lumber that is sourced from the local area. Consequently, the structural framework of the cabin will be determined by the types of trees that are available. It’s important to Read More …
Fire is one of the deadliest events that can strike a home. The sad fact is many people every year lose their homes, or even their lives, to fires that could have been stopped if they were caught early. Those Read More …
The Best $150 Ice Shanty Ever Keeping warm while ice fishing is next to impossible on some days, unless you have a good shelter. Many “pop-up” tent style shelters are available on the market, all of which have hefty price Read More …
The Hjertefølger family live in this solar geodesic dome situated on Sandhornøya island in northern Norway. The ultra-green home was designed to enable the family of six to eek out a sustainable existence despite challenging climatic conditions – they even Read More …
The perfect greenhouse “doesn’t exist yet, but we know the requirements. It must be simple to construct, easy to manage, environmentally sound, and pleasing to the eye. Some day soon the horticultural equivalent of Henry Ford (for affordable price), W. Read More …
Reasons to Rooftop Garden… Increase access to private outdoor green space-at home or at work-within the urban environment Support urban food production Promote individual, community, and cultural diversity Improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions Delay stormwater runoff Increase habitat Read More …
An Impenetrable Fortress That’s NOT A Storage Container That’s right, we’re going to show you how you can make your own custom bullet proof, fireproof & earthquake resistant buildings with 100% recycled materials! The walls are made from used plastic Read More …
Off-the-grid homes operate independently of all public utility services. Gas, electricity, water, sewage disposal – it’s all generated supplied or disposed of by independent means. Estimates for off-grid homes are approximately 300,000 off-grid homes in the United States and Read More …
It’s that time of year again – snow season. If you live in a nice, new home you may already have decent insulation that keeps your heat in and your heating bill as low as possible. But if you don’t, Read More …
