Going 100% organic is a smart move. It is also less expensive than you might imagine, as I was surprised to discover. I’m going to cover why going organic is important, what products are available, and how non-food organic products perform. Why go 100% organic You choose to buy 100% organic to avoid getting any […]
Green Living
Bamboo Cutting Boards
Are bamboo cutting boards the healthiest? Yes! My research showed overwhelming evidence that they are the best for reasons I’ll soon share. If you’re into healthy eating, then the materials you use to prepare your salads, smoothies, and other foods should be an important consideration. I thought for years that plastic was the healthiest until […]
Inspiring Off the Grid Tiny House
The ideal tiny house arrangement, in my opinion, is one that creates the greatest amount of freedom. This would be mean going off the grid and being mobile. Going off the grid primary means producing your own electricity through the use of solar panels and/or a wind turbine. Going off the grid completely would also […]
Multitask House
The multitask house (MTH) is an innovative, high-tech small house whose features serve multiple purposes. The goal of the MTH isn’t about being as tiny as possible but rather being as efficient as possible without giving up comfort and even luxury. Here’s the thought process behind the MTH design. The most significant change in house […]
21st Century Mayberry
Imagine a master planned community where all the houses are green, energy self-sufficient, and contain state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems, electronics, appliances, and furnishings at a cost that is much less than a comparable home. Now imagine these houses on lots with attractive privacy fences and green belts with an abundance of trees and shrubs. […]
Motivations for Tiny Living
Here are the key motivations for tiny living. Self Determination When you take out a large loan from a bank for a house or a car you’re giving up full control of that property. I find it amusing when I hear people say they own the 4,000 square foot home they just moved into. They, of […]