DIY Discussion, Green, Storage
For the past few years I’ve been reading articles, watching YouTube videos, and even documentaries about minimalism (the act of downsizing in order to live a more meaningful life, not to be confused with the …
Written by: Anne Marie
The first time I heard of tiny house communities was as I prepared to move to Colorado in 2013. I was forced to downsize in a big way. I didn’t have the luxury of time …
Written by: Anne Marie
Building Materials, Green, Resources
Since 2001, TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky has been working hard to eliminate the idea of “waste.” The idea behind the company is to figure out how to repurpose waste, especially hard to recycle waste. They …
Written by: Anne Marie
In the words of Mr Rogers, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Some …
Written by: Anne Marie
What if I told you there is a light on the market powered by a bag of rocks (or sand or anything of mass that fits)? As the bag descends it activates a generator through …
Written by: Anne Marie
Building Materials, Decor, Green
Reclaimed wood is not only eco-friendly, it is beautiful and all the rage. With Artis Wall™ you can get the benefit of reclaimed wood or stone paneling without the permanence and/or the hassle. The planks …
Written by: Anne Marie
Take a hot shower with your air conditioner! I don’t mean this literally of course. That would be weird, might electrocute you, and ruin your air conditioner besides. I’m talking about free hot water via …
Written by: Anne Marie
Milk paint is a non toxic, natural paint originally made from milk protein, lime and earth pigments. It has been used throughout history for thousands of years. Not to name drop or nothin’, but King …
Written by: Anne Marie
I grew up south of Buffalo, NY, an area euphemistically called the “persistent snow band.” That’s weather-speak for “snow dump central.” Back in the day, we never owned a snow blower; hell, there were six …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, Green, Painting, Woodworking
Shellac, brothers and sisters… I am here today to preach to you about the virtues of SHELLAC! Truly one of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind, shellac was once a cornerstone of American life. Nowadays, it …
Written by: Rich