Going Green

Green Building Pitfalls

Thanks to growing social awareness of how much trouble the planet is in, more and more people...

10 Disturbing Water Scarcity Facts

March 22nd marks World Water Day, a yearly global event to raise consciousness about ongoing...

These Solar Panels Love Cloudy Days

Everyone knows solar panels don't work on cloudy days, right? If there's no sun, how is a solar...

Ugh, What Happened To The Compost?!

Ah, compost. That rich, earthy smell, those happy worms, those organic materials breaking down...

Duck, Duck, GOOSE! Raising Waterfowl

Whether you want eggs, meat, a friendly face, or a guardian animal, ducks and geese are a great...

BPA-Free Plastics May Not Be Safe

In 2008, the news burst on the media everywhere: common plastics contained potentially dangerous...

Building A Cob House In A Day

Cob construction, using a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water to create a very strong,...

Green Cleaning In The Kitchen

Even if you're a dedicated housekeeper, the kitchen is one of those rooms that tends to attract...