In a groundbreaking finding, Nielsen recently reported that the majority of the world’s consumers now prefer to buy products that are socially and environmentally responsible. Will this trend last? … [Read more]
Growing a CSA Membership
The Definitive Guide to Community Supported Agriculture Community Supported Agriculture is having its moment. Across the country, more and more people are signing up for farm shares, looking to … [Read more]
Less Is More: The Tiny House Movement
The tiny house trend is on the rise with more and more individuals, couples, and families choosing to trade in space for simplicity. And from college grads to retirees the appeal of a miniature home … [Read more]
Renewable Energy Produces A New Crop of Small Business Benefits
When we think of renewable energy, “environment,” “green,” and “clean” may be some of the first things that come to mind. But while renewable energy is critical to solving many environmental crises, to … [Read more]
Build The Benefits of Raised Beds
Raised beds are the perfect way to start your own garden. Fruits, vegetables, flowers and shrubs can all thrive in the raised bed environment. The popularity of raised beds is on the rise because of t … [Read more]
Makerspaces: A Revolution in Sustainable Production
Since the first wheels of mass production started turning during the Industrial Revolution, fine craftsmen and DIYers have found it more difficult to sustain their crafts. Until recently, those … [Read more]
Reclaim, Reverse, Resurrect: What it really takes to create upcycled work
Everything you throw away has value, however small. Whether it’s a garment that has outlived its stitching, a broken chair, a bicycle wheel or a lowly plastic bag, it is still something that’s made fro … [Read more]
Pine on the Decline: The Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic
Though they are only one-eighth to one-third inch long—the length of a grain of rice—mountain pine beetles have made a devastating impact on our nation’s forests. A multiple-year outbreak of the small … [Read more]
How To Share The Road – The Ultimate Guide to Bike Safety
Bike use is on the rise — the number of trips made by bicycle more than doubled from 1.7 billion in 2001 to 4 billion in 2009 and many major cities are responding with bike-friendly communities. H … [Read more]
Frank’s World Class Antique Shakespeare Fishing Tackle and Lure Collection
Over the last 20 years, Frank has quietly built the most comprehensive collection of antique fishing tackle by The Shakespeare Company ever assembled. When we set out to re-do the CustomMade blog, I … [Read more]
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