Simple Energy Saving Solutions - 06/23/07 11:43 PM
As a society, we seem to eschew simplicity in favor of technology. Here are some simpler approaches. Want to save energy on heating and cooling? Adjust the thermostat up in summer and down in winter and dress appropriately--shorts and a tshirt are great for summer at home and wear a sweater in the winter. … (2 comments)
Manufactured home sweet home - 06/22/07 10:55 PM
I know people who hate the thought of selling a manufactured home. The older ones are not anything like their newer energy efficient counterparts....but they are a home for some families who otherwise would never b able to afford one. Placed on a permanent foundation with proper insulation they can be … (0 comments)
Good Old Green Homes - 06/20/07 01:30 PM
Green building is considered to be a trend that is becoming mainstream. The truth is that it has always been mainstream. Before transportation was a convenient as it is today, people always used local materials to build with. There was a natural attempt to build homes that took advantage of the … (0 comments)
Beautiful Edibles - 06/19/07 02:21 AM
I know I make a big to do out of natural landscaping and using the front yard for something other than just lawn and/ or here in the southwest rock. I can't say that I am a big fan of all native plants though. I will NOT miss the thistles or … (0 comments)
What's inyour Front Yard? - 06/17/07 01:37 AM
I think it is time to revive the cottage garden. Lawns in the United States consume about 38 billion dollars and 23 million acres of arable land. At an average of a third of an acre, each lawn could produce enough vegetables to feed a family of 6 and still have space … (2 comments)
The charm os living small - 06/15/07 08:30 PM
"... SMALL HOUSE ON THE SIDE STREET MIGHT HAVE CHARM IF IT DIDN'T APE THE BIG HOUSE ON THE AVENUE..." Frank Lloyd Wright Perhaps one of the reasons that small houses today are so seldom accepted is that those not custom designed and built, tend to be simply a small version of a … (0 comments)
Small is Beautiful - 06/15/07 01:44 AM
Many of you know about my great admiration for Frank Lloyd Wright. As with most creative and inspired people, he had his warts as a human being, but he was driven by the idea that everyone should have an opportunity to live in a beautiful, functional home. His Usonian houses … (0 comments)
Greenwashing vs Shades of Green - 06/12/07 12:00 AM
Every now and the someone will ask me what makes a home "green". In real estate w have many opportunities to make choices that can lessen the impact of housing on the environment. I believe that greenwashing is making a minor change and trumpeting it as a major green step.It is … (2 comments)
Energy efficient homes - 06/10/07 11:09 PM
High efficiency appliances and energy efficient cooling and heating systems, tankess hot water heaters, good insulation and choosing the correct orientation and glazing are all excellent ways to improve the energy efficiency of a home. The single most effective way to decrease the energy use of a home is to have a … (1 comments)
THE NOT SO SMALL HOUSE - 06/09/07 09:36 PM
A lot has been written lately about the "Not so big house". I agree with most of what has been written but I would like to address the Not so small house. Part of the reason people seem to think that they need large spaces is that they have such … (0 comments)
Little House on a Small Planet - 06/04/07 08:12 PM
For anyone looking for information and inspiration regarding small homes, this is a great book. It will not give you how tos or blueprints but it will give you insight into the hearts and philosophy of people who are intentionally living in smaller homes. It provides some information abou the nuts … (0 comments)
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As a society, we seem to eschew simplicity in favor of technology. Here are some simpler approaches.
