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72Using Greywater
by Marye Audet
Grey water is any water, except from the toilet, that has been previously used. Water from showers, baths, washing dishes, mopping floors, and laundry is all considered grey water. Up to 80% of the water use in the home results in this substance. published 3 months ago
69The Best Ways to Save Trees and Money
by LivePaths
Paper is a major component of every book and tends to be the focus of most environmental discussions in the publishing industry. There are thousands of Books and magazines publishers in the world and the... published 6 months ago
87Organic Milk--Is It Worth Your Money?
by Solorya
When you shop in your dairy section, you might see regular milk and they organic, hormone free milk advertised at twice the price. Why is this type of milk more expensive, and is it worth your extra money? Are... published 4 weeks ago
79Fall Vegetable Garden: Organic Produce For Winter
by Marye Audet
Here in Texas it is near 100 degrees on this August day. In some ways much too hot to be thinking of a fall garden yet in others, time is almost here to plant for late autumn and early winter harvest. Where... published 11 months ago
64Green Catwalk: Versace, Jil Sander & Narciso Rodriguez go sustainable
by LivePaths
In no time, environmental issues have transform from a neo-hippie cause to a fashionable social and cultural issue. It is trendy and politically correct to be eco-smart, eco-friendly, eco-chick and eco-hip.... published 6 months ago
89How to Farm in the City; Urban Homesteading
by Marye Audet
Sustainable living is big news these days as we see more and more items that have been recalled. The safety of our food is questionable and many people are opting for growing their own. It is easy enough if you live in the country on acreage but can you do it in the city? The answer may surprise you. published 11 months ago
90Straw Bale Construction , A Sustainable Alternative
by Marye Audet
Straw bale building construction is a very sustainable, earth friendly type of building that is affordable, provides insulation, and is very soundproof. Beautiful designs have been created with straw bale construction. published 11 months ago
83Geothermal Energy
by Carol Bogart
Some years back, when I was building a new house, the contractor asked me what sort of heat I wanted. My folks had always had a propane gas tank out under the apple tree on our Ohio farm, so now that I had a... published 12 months ago
86Bamboo Flooring:Pros and Cons
by Marye Audet
Sustainability and eco-friendliness aside, what are the pros and cons of bamboo flooring? published 6 weeks ago
77Choosing Heritage Breeds of Livestock For the Homestead
by Marye Audet
Barred Rock Chickens have been utilized on the family farm for over 150 years as both meat and egg producers. For centuries farmers all over the globe have raised an assortment of livestock for food, for... published 11 months ago
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