This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit.

These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops."

A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home.

The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation.

Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago.

Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now.

The country's ambitious reforestation project has received a surprise influx of laborers, thanks to coronavirus.

Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time.

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.

When it comes to housecleaning, here's how to tackle the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study finds that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding the virus through their tears.

The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty.

Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on.

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.

Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely.

Easier to make than bread but just as satisfying, making pasta at home is simple, comforting, and delicious – and takes just two ingredients.

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.

Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.

Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.

After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.

It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.

It's got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.

Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.

This tiny home on wheels brings to mind an ornate Victorian train car ... and is on the market for $16,000.

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.

When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.

In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some

I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.

A tree-planting campaign that's as easy as a click, text or tweet seeks to reach a million before December 31.

Why should Fox News have all the fun?

We've done them all - the organic Xmas tree, the re-plant live Xmas tree, the bike-delivered Xmas tree. This one feels the greenest of them all.

Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting.

It is the winter solstice today, celebrated in Rome as part of Saturnalia.

Pot-grown trees are a nice idea. Especially if someone else looks after them.

From supporting local farmers to boosting happiness, there are many reasons to use a real conifer in your house.

A few households have had surprising visitors.

Scientists and concerned beachcombers are looking for answers.

It's one less form of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines.

So much of our diet comes on refrigerated trucks. It consumes a lot of fossil fuels and puts out a lot of CO2.

A look back at when we started learning the truth about natural gas.

Juniper is an invasive species that's tough to work with.

It would be nice to hang out in one of these right now.

Almost every American office building and home has this.

Planting trees is one of the most effective things we can do to fight climate change. Too bad Arbor day is missing the opportunity.