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If you’re living, or planning to live, off grid, then you know you’re in for a lot of work. If you are going to try to grow most of your own food, well then you’re in for even more work. Providing enough food for yourself and your family is more than just having a small garden, you are essentially...

It is estimated that by 2050, around ⅔’s of the population will be living in urban areas. Which means if that holds up, there is going to be a huge need to keep cities cooler, provide green spaces, and deal with an increasing population in a limited area that tends to build up, rather than out. It is also...

With more focus being put on nutrition, fresh food, and supplying food to urban areas that often have large areas that qualify as “food deserts”(an area where grocery stores and access to fresh produce and meat is limited or otherwise restricted, often leaving convenience stores as the main source for grocery shopping), there has been a lot...

Given the amount of money they made, it is safe to say that many of you reading this probably have seen either The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings movies, or read the books on which they were based. One of the more memorable visuals is actually something that can be built in the real world, and with...

Vertical farming is a topic we have covered before. Usually we talk about the higher yields, the shorter harvest times, and the fact that you need fewer resources, such as soil, water, and even light, in order to grow food using vertical farming techniques. All of that is true, and it can be a great way to grow more...

As the world faces increasing pollution, especially from plastics, and a severe lack of adequate housing for up to a billion people, some companies are looking to make an impact in solving both problems with a single solution. By using plastics that would otherwise end up in landfills, or as pollution, possibly in our waterways and oceans, to build...

Across the nation, there are states that are embracing solar, wind, and other forms of renewable energy. Sadly, there are also states that are still fighting against it, often at the request of power company and fossil fuel lobbyists. While solar alone now employs more people in the U.S. than the coal industry, and is one of the faster...

A new breakthrough in battery technology could allow flow batteries to last up to a decade with minimal upkeep. By using neutral PH water as one of the primary components, these newer batteries would also be virtually nontoxic, which means that if they leak, there is no concern about acid burning your skin or damaging any property. What is a...

Tesla has been making waves in recent years, from their PowerWalls, to their solar roofs, they have pushed the technology for off grid living forward at a pace many thought was impossible. They have built some of the largest batteries in the world, opened up factories to produce solar panels to go with their solar roofing tiles,...

This shipping container with the help of Canada & US customs broker home might be the ugly duckling on the outside, but the inside screams beautiful swan. Design meets function meets artistic style. Many shipping companies like Zion Transport can help in shipping and transport of these goods. It may not look spectacular on the outside, but what it...

So do you remember hurricane Maria? Yeah, most people have forgotten about it..mostly because it doesn't affect them. Nearly half of Puerto Rico is still without power after the hurricane slammed into the Caribbean island. If this had been mainland USA I'd be willing to bet that the power would be on by now. But because it's merely a...

This 1720 square foot cabin is made from reclaimed wood and two shipping containers Danville. The cabin comes with 2 140 square foot lofts on either end of the home, and sports a living roof (check out Quality Built Exteriors for roof building) for growing fresh organic fruits and veggies. This step by step guide will go...