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Organic or Poison

Organic or Poison

March 1, 2009 No Comments

During the past few years the organic movement has increased by leaps and bounds. Not only are people in the private sector enjoying the benefits of going green, but many government agencies are seeing the need to switch to greener products. In 2003, the United States government passed a law requiring manufacturers of pressure treated lumber to ... Share on Facebook

Off Grid Living-You Can Do It Too

Off Grid Living-You Can Do It Too

January 21, 2009 1 Comment

More and more people are realizing that you can still enjoy modern amenities while enjoying the independence of off grid living.  Being off the grid means being exactly that, off the grid.  No power lines, no electric bills, and being free of utility grid demands, not to mention their ever-rising rates.  Off grid living is ... Share on Facebook

What is Life Off The Grid?

What is Life Off The Grid?

November 8, 2008 1 Comment

 Many of us have heard about the recent trend to living green and getting off the grid. But what does life off the grid really mean? For starters it doesn’t mean that you have become Amish and light the house with candles or oil you made from animal fat. It simply means that you are conscious about ... Share on Facebook

Building Your Own Home Solar Panel

Building Your Own Home Solar Panel

November 1, 2008 No Comments

Economic uncertainties, rising fuel and energy costs, and global conscience combine to make looking at solar energy a practical solution. Once reserved for the over-zealous environmentalists, solar energy is quickly gaining popularity among the general population. If you have ever considered solar energy you may have been apprehensive about installing it in your home because ... Share on Facebook

The Road To Sunstainability

The dog days of summer are slowly coming to an end. Personally, I will miss the the long days...

Homemade Paper

Here is a great tutorial on how to make paper. We found this at one of our favorite sites...

Soap Making Tutorials & Recipes

TEACH SOAP is the premier site for soap making instructions, soap recipes, soap making tips and everything you’d want...

Organic or Poison

During the past few years the organic movement has increased by leaps and bounds. Not only are people in...

Off Grid Living-You Can Do It Too

More and more people are realizing that you can still enjoy modern amenities while enjoying the independence of off...

What is Life Off The Grid?

 Many of us have heard about the recent trend to living green and getting off the grid. But what...

Building Your Own Home Solar Panel

Economic uncertainties, rising fuel and energy costs, and global conscience combine to make looking at solar energy a practical...