A Healthier Way to Take the Structure Out of Play Back in the day, it seemed like the biggest hazard on a playground was a metal slide on a hot summer day. But as it turns out, many conventional … [Read more]
DIY Playgrounds
Hunkering Down in a Yurt
Down-Sized Living in a Modern Age In the summer of 1999 I suddenly found myself without a job or home. With a partner and newborn—and plenty of crazy ideas common to twenty-somethings—I decided to bui … [Read more]
Greenhouse Dreams
Peppers in December A home garden greenhouse may seem like a daunting item on a gardener's wish list. It comes in the form of a pipe dream or is shuffled into the "one of these days" … [Read more]
Put Down the Plastic
How to Move Away from Plastic Dependency Since plastics were first introduced to the U.S. during the mid-late 19th century, we’ve been dependent on the material for it’s versatility, convenience, and … [Read more]
The Power of Printing
3D Printing for the Modern Crafts Movement In the 1980s, most tech geeks were still busting their brains over how to develop personal computers and entertainment consoles for the masses. Little did … [Read more]
How to Build Your Own Terrarium
A Black Thumb Guide to Life in a Bottle Terrariums are like tiny fantasylands, chock full of miniature plants and itty-bitty art. But before you get started creating your very own eco universe, make … [Read more]
7 Reasons to Join the Urban Homesteading Revolution
I grew up in a fairly typical late-20th-century family. We lived a few blocks from the center of town. We bought all of our food at a chain grocery store—and much of it was instant, frozen, or p … [Read more]
Why Everyone Should Care About Rainwater Harvesting
(and How to Do It) Rain, rain, go away? Don’t be so quick to reject the water falling from the sky. Turns out harvesting rainwater is an ancient practice with loads of modern-day benefits. Here’s the … [Read more]
Walkable Urbanism on the Rise
Turning a metro space into a more walkable urban space, though costly, can reap benefits from economic growth to an increase in development. Walkable urban spaces have a higher amount of wealth and a … [Read more]
Green From the Inside Out
How to Make Sustainable Furniture Choices For budget-conscious consumers, frequent movers, or first-time renters, furniture meant to stand the test of time doesn’t exactly sound feasible. A $30 c … [Read more]
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