While the second month of our sustainable home build still went relatively smooth, there were definitely some moments of high stress. The continuing uncooperative weather coupled with Devin spending nearly two weeks digging in services – from sunup to sundown
5 Handmade Modern Farmhouse Light Fixtures
Looking for modern farmhouse light fixtures? These five lights are a little bit rustic, a little bit industrial – and all beautiful. Reclaimed barn wood. Metal pipes. Exposed wires. Edison bulbs. Will the modern farmhouse decor style ever fall out
Building a Sustainable Home | Our House in the Trees | Episode 1
Ever dreamed of building a sustainable home? Well, I sure did. And now that dream is coming true! Because you know how it goes. You buy a piece of land and then eight years later… WHAM! You’re in full-on building
Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment
I’ll admit it. When I write posts about sustainable home design and decor, I’m usually thinking about a house. But that’s just because I currently live in a house and have for the past ten years. But guess what? I
9 Matte Black Bathroom Faucets – That Will Save You Money!
Matte black bathroom faucets are on trend. And thanks to these nine low flow styles, you can save money – and look great doing it! What makes a bathroom faucet eco-friendly? Well, as I mentioned in my post How to Design
How to Create an Eco Friendly Rustic Industrial Style Kitchen
Want an industrial style kitchen that’s sleek and functional, yet with the warmth and charm of a rustic one? Then a rustic industrial kitchen may be just the vibe you’re looking for! This post is part of my “Green the
5 Must-Have Vegan Foods for Beginners
Curious about vegan food products? Maybe you’re just starting out on your plant-based journey. If so, that’s awesome! You’re about to be wowed and delighted by the plentitude of vegan-friendly foods and recipes available. If you’re already plant-based, perhaps you’re
5 of the Most Energy Efficient Refrigerators
What’s an eco-conscious kitchen without an energy efficient fridge? My post How to Design an Eco-Friendly Kitchen gave an overview of things to think about when creating an environmentally responsible kitchen. But the individual elements of an eco-friendly kitchen each
DIY Coat Rack from an Antique Header
Do you love unique home decor that is earth conscious and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Then this DIY wall mounted coat rack is for you! Want to create a similar piece that still has its own personality?
5 Tips For Greening Your Next Vacation
It’s one thing to work towards living a greener, more sustainable day-to-day-life. But keeping it up when you’re travelling – whether for a vacation or a business trip – doesn’t always come naturally. Typically, when we go into holiday-mode we