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4 Eco Friendly Shed Ideas for a More Sustainable Backyard

A red shed with wooden doors surrounded by trees and sitting in a field of grass and dandelions.

What better place to build green than in your garden? Check out these four eco friendly shed ideas to compliment your eco friendly yard. When Devin started constructing our rather large garden shed from reclaimed materials I have to admit

larissaswayze May 24, 2024May 20, 2025 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

5 Reasons to Consider Composite Cladding for Your Sustainable Home

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Looking to learn more about composite cladding and all of its benefits? From sustainability to maintenance and everything in between, here are five things to consider when choosing composite siding for your home. We had to make a lot of

larissaswayze May 22, 2024February 20, 2025 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

5 Tips for Creating the Coziest Farmhouse Dining Table Setting Ever

A wooden dining table set with a cream coloured runner, fresh lilacs in a mason jar, a vintage teapot and dried lavender.

Want to create a well-worn and welcoming feeling in your kitchen, but aren’t sure where to start? Why not start with these farmhouse dining table setting tips! I keep hearing people say farmhouse is “over,” or that it’s been replaced

larissaswayze May 15, 2024June 26, 2024 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

Starting a Garden from Scratch: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners

An empty raised garden bed near a kids' play structure with a wheel barrow and shovel nearby.

Always dreamed of starting a garden? Me too! Here is an easy to follow, step by step guide on how to start a garden and watch it grow. “How do I start gardening?” is definitely a question I once asked

larissaswayze May 11, 2024April 16, 2025 Our House in the Trees, Sustainable Living No Comments Read more

4 Types of Water Saving Toilets for a More Sustainable Bathroom

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If water conservation is top priority in your home, consider installing one of these four water saving toilets! Have you ever wondered which appliance or fixture in your home uses the most water? Maybe it’s the washing machine due to the

larissaswayze March 23, 2024April 7, 2024 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

5 Blue and Orange Bedroom Ideas You’re Sure to Love

A collage with three bedrooms featuring blue and orange bedding and accessories.

Inspiration can come from the strangest places. Like the blue and orange bedroom redesign I recently completed. Would you believe a piece of soap is responsible? A piece of orange soap on a blue soap dish. I looked down at it and thought, blue and orange… what a beautiful – and unusual – colour combination! (Even in my thoughts I use dashes.)

larissaswayze March 14, 2024February 17, 2025 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

Canada’s 7 Most Sustainable Cities: Which City is the Greenest?

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Learn more about Canada’s seven most sustainable cities, including eco-friendly initiatives and how they’re leading the way in green living. Whether you’re a fellow Canadian, you’re thinking of moving or visiting here, or you just really love reading about all

larissaswayze February 29, 2024April 10, 2024 Sustainable Living 2 Comments Read more

Down vs Wool Comforter: Which is the Better Option?

Four sheep in a green pasture.

Wondering which comes out on top in a comparison between a down vs a wool comforter? Here is an honest look into the more ethical, sustainable and overall better option.  If you’ve spent any time looking into bedding, you know

larissaswayze February 19, 2024September 2, 2024 Sustainable Products No Comments Read more

8 Natural Cotton Sheets and Bedding Products for a Better Sleep

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Looking for natural cotton sheets that are just as good for the planet as they are for your quality of sleep? Check out these eight temperature-regulating bedding products made from 100% organic cotton – including fitted sheets, flat sheets, pillowcase,

larissaswayze January 16, 2024March 18, 2024 Sustainable Products 2 Comments Read more

5 Ways to Level Up the Energy Efficiency of Prefab Steel Buildings

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Interested in learning more about prefabricated steel buildings and how to boost their energy efficiency? Here are five ways! When it was time to construct an outbuilding to accompany Our House in the Trees, there was no question in our

larissaswayze January 4, 2024May 20, 2025 Sustainable Design 1 Comment Read more
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