You don't have to go as far as eliminating indoor plumbing, but there are steps you can take to reduce reliance on modern infrastructure and make less of an impact on the environment. Some of the actions you can take will save money, too.

Although tiny homes can offer nearly everything a residential home does, how does a person live in such a small space for an extended period of time? Let's take a look at some reasons why tiny houses make excellent long-term homes.

From recycling and composting to planning your gardening year, everything is made easier by some forward thinking. Here are some great ways of getting organized, so that you can enjoy a straightforward and sustainable off-grid life.

We all know that house cleaning, clothes washing, and showering/bathing uses water, but a much less obvious source of our water consumption footprint comes from the production of the food we eat.

Living off the grid can mean you need to get creative when it comes to certain tasks - like cleaning and maintaining hygiene. But you don't need to sacrifice the showers, modern toilets, or helpful kitchen appliances that make cleanliness easier and more practical.

There are numerous varieties of lettuce with varying leaf shapes, colors, and tastes. But to make things simpler and help you decide which varieties might be best for your own garden, we can effectively break all lettuces into four groups with similar characteristics. Here is an overview of the different types of lettuce you can grow at home, followed by some general tips for raising a great crop.