Green Screen House
The best type of design is that one which is both functional and aesthetically pleasing and the greatest designers manage to implement both of these features. Saitama, Japan based Hideo Kumaki Architect Office designed this amazing house with a green screen and created a harmonious ...
Rainwater Harvesting Tank
Living a more sustainable life is a goal many people hope to reach one day. Recycling, using natural resources without harming or poisoning the environment can become a way of living and it has lots of benefits. If you’re looking to go on this path, than this rainwater reuse ...
Handcrafted Wooden Toys
Grandpa Charlie had a workshop in his basement where he used to make the most awesome handmade wooden toys. Sadly, the workshop is closed now, since his custom made toys were hard and expensive to ship securely, but you will still find tons of inspiration just by browsing through ...
The Intellectual Tiny Home
‘The Intellectual’ is a 40-foot container loaded with personality. Inspired by an experienced tiny homeowner who adds function and utility and a California designer who brings style and quality. Together they bring you an intellectual 320 sq. ft. oasis that functions flawlessly ...
Shipping Container Tiny House
A 40′ shipping container tiny house built by Backcountry Containers, located outside Houston, Texas. The home was featured on Tiny House, Big Living! Haven’t seen the episode yet? Catch it on HGTV June 5.
How to Make a Vermicomposting Flush Toilet
Quinta do Vale is an an off-grid permaculture project of 2.5ha in the mountains of Central Portugal and an evolving demonstration/experimentation site for many aspects of sustainable living.
They created a composting toilet system with a flush toilet, a worm-composting bin and a filter ...
The Freest States For Off-Grid Living
This edition of Freedom in the 50 States presents a completely revised and updated ranking of the American states based on how their policies promote freedom in the fiscal, regulatory, and personal realms.
This edition again improves upon the methodology for weighting and combining ...
An Off-Grid House Hidden In Utah’s Cliffs
Thousands of years ago, the Anasazi tribe of Native Americans made their homes in the cliffs of southeastern Utah. Their cliff dwellings provided a cool reprieve from the desert sun, warmth from the cool, dry nights and a measure of defense from their enemies. Now, a modern off-grid ...
5 Best Chicken Feeders That Will Prevent Waste
Finding the best way to feed your chickens is a something every chicken farmer must think about. If don’t want your yard to be messy because of feeding your animals or birds, a DIY feeder might be the perfect solution! Forget about your chicken scattering food everywhere around ...