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Guest post by Anita Ginsburg
For many of us, city life has become a drag. We long for our own land where we can be our own masters self-sufficient, supplying ourselves and our families with everything we need.
In many ways, homesteading is the American Dream. If you have considered adopting a self-sufficient lifestyle recently, read on to get an idea of where to start.
Read MoreIt is relatively simple and straightforward to grow a herb garden indoors as long as you have the relevant knowledge. Growing your herb garden is an excellent way to satisfy all your needs without going to the market to buy them again and again. The current situation with the pandemic means you should minimize the times you venture out, as you risk contracting the virus every time you go out.
Read MoreGuest post by Rosette Monell
There have been many movements and innovations that promote being eco-friendly on the road. Fuel-efficient and electric vehicles, cars that use alternative sources for fuel, or simply cleaning your car’s exhaust pipe are only a few examples of eco-friendly driving methods and inventions. Environment-friendly measures are being pushed for vehicles since these machines contribute heavily to the pollution of our surroundings.
Read MoreAre you looking for ways to shave a few dollars off your monthly expenses? The answer might be in your pipes. While an extra gallon of water usage here or there may seem like nothing, all that wasted water adds up on your bill quickly. However, many people worry that saving water means inconvenience. If you want to cut your water bill without compromise, consider these four efficient and user-friendly solutions.
Read MoreGuest post by Jade Piper
Decide how you will heat and cool your home. Fireplaces, wood stoves, and natural heating are lovely, but they do not cool very well. An energy-zapping cooling system will not be very green. There are, however, green options for heating and cooling systems. Determine which method will meet the needs of your family and home size.
Read MoreOwning a small home allows you to avoid steep utility bills. However, maintaining a green lifestyle can make your house even more efficient. Here are a few tips on how to reduce energy waste.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had a garden, you’ve dealt with pests. That’s an inevitable part of gardening; some seasons you may find that your garden is relatively pest-free, while other seasons herbivore pests will ravage your plants. Most gardeners resign themselves to having to share at least some of their crops with pests, and some even plant things that are specifically meant to attract herbivores so that they’ll spare other parts of the garden Whether it’s insect pest or the animal variety, there are a number of steps you can take to minimize damage to your plants without harming the environment and without resorting to the use of pesticides or other poisons.
Read MoreGuest post by Kara Masterson
A family farm is a great job choice for people who love to work on the land. It’s also a wholesome way for a family to work together. When you’ve decided to own a family farm, you may not know where to start. Here are 5 introductory pointers for starting your own family farm.
Read MoreGuest post by Anita Ginsburg
You’ve finally made the move away from the city and established an off-grid homestead. You have the house, the water well, septic and the solar system in place, and now, it’s time to expand into growing your own food. To do that, you’ll need a few tools to get started.
Read MoreGuest post by Alan Crowe
Many of us live in situations where we don’t have the benefit of access to vast open spaces of green. With apartment living, you might be lucky to have a balcony and maybe a communal space to enjoy. Just because you don’t have a garden doesn’t mean you can’t get involved in gardening, though!
Read MoreGuest post by Oscar Florea
People across the world are growing more environmentally conscious and mindful of the future of the generations to come. That's why they're starting to adopt sustainable living practices: to preserve the Earth's withering resources.
Statistics show that a lot of people are starting to show a general concern for the environment, with 77% of individuals expressing their desire to learn more about a sustainable lifestyle. Now, more than ever, many people have attained at least a minimum level of understanding of the extent of the environmental damage brought upon by overconsumption, excessive production of "throwaway" items, and fast culture.
Read MoreGuest post by Emily Borst
April 22, recognized globally as Earth Day, is a reminder to every one of the steps we can take to reduce our environmental impact, live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, and ensure that the planet is around for many generations to come. Though this is important to keep in mind year-round, we get a much-needed gentle push every April to pick up some greener habits.
Read MoreGuest post by Jaclyn Crawford
Pesticides are some of the most toxic chemicals to be found around the home — and unfortunately, they are found around the home all too often. Consider the risks. According to the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer has increased nearly 30 percent since pesticides became commonly used household products. In addition to the cancer link, chemicals found in pesticides have been associated with allergies, birth defects, and even psychological disorders.
Read MoreRemoving large appliances can be challenging and require extra care. The good news is that there are safe ways to dispose of items like a washing machine and dryer without putting your health or the environment in danger. Please continue reading to find tips to recycle large items like these the right way.
Read MoreGuest post by Anita Ginsburg
As the world grows more environmentally aware, businesses are adopting new methodologies to help reduce waste and decrease their ecological footprint. When the topic of “going green” is discussed, most people assume that only large-scale operations will have any effect but in reality, even changes in simple landscape maintenance can greatly impact the environment. Here are some ways to make commercial landscaping more eco-friendly.
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