From an existing two-storey transformed into four compact floors, this 11 ft. wide house is redone into a much more spacious home.

The schoolyard should be an exploratory classroom of sorts, not a holding pen for bored children.

But I am in the tank for the one that came in second

Adapting to climate change is going to affect the lives of every human on Earth. But for some those impacts are hitting a little sooner and a little harder than they are for others.

Two very different views of public transit, from two authors that will be on Bookhugger this afternoon

The planet is facing some major problems. Just how much impact can a single person's actions have?

When everything seems to be falling apart in the world, the most useful thing you can do is focus on your own community and making it a better place.

With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get.

All because people are too lazy to find a sink.

Where did the Convenience Industrial Complex start? A 1960 classic tells all.

Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are

Our mothers taught us (well, some of us) to send thank-you notes and to bring a gift when staying at someone's house or cottage as a guest. But what to bring? You don't know their taste, or you don't like their taste or you know that they don't need

Lavender sachets are so lovely; they smell sweet and look nice in your drawer. They are supposed to keep away the moths (although the jury is still out on that one) and help you sleep peacefully.

This is where your next pair of underwear needs to come from.

Interest in rocket stoves is growing, and with good reason, as they're fast, efficient, and cleaner-burning than most other options. Here's a small affordable model for camping or emergency preparedness.

It might cost $125 a bottle, but it tells a cool story about sustainability.

They say these are about celebrating the best contemporary architecture. But what does that mean today?

In photographer Yao Lu's "View of Waterfall with Rocks and Pines," two men stand underneath the spreading branches of a gnarled pine tree, aiming their cameras off in the distance, where

A process that recycles cigarette butts into bricks for construction could kick a nasty littering habit.

When you stop buying prepackaged foods, you have to start cooking them yourself. It's not that hard once you get into the swing of it.

Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks.

There are a lot of ways to bake a potato, but this method results in the perfect mix of fluffy middle and crispy skin.

Here's a simple trick for elevating already delicious roasted vegetables.

But nobody is buying greener cement because it costs more.

If you happen upon some life-size willow creatures in the woods, you can thank Anna & The Willow.

We know it's bad, but people still do it, which is why we still need to talk about it.

I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue.

Appliances have labels for energy efficiency, so why not food?

I always thought the 'it makes them grow faster' reasoning for why they put antibiotics in animal feed was a myth and that the truth was more complex. Farmers found they could crowd animals

Knowing how to make a few sauces by heart is a skill we all can use.

From preserved lemons and scrap scarves to flavored salts and bath melts, these handmade gifts can be made en masse for everyone on your list.

Mixing conservation with death care, a new start-up offers permanently protected memorial trees that solve a slew of problems.

Stand at the edge of a reservoir, river, or ocean and it's hard to imagine that the planet could ever run out of water; even just a day at the beach makes your one small shower a day seem like less of a threat. But with

This simple, innovative solar still purifies water without electricity or filters.

This easy DIY project will save you money and reduce energy consumption by making less work for your air conditioner.

As the mercury rises, staying cool becomes a real challenge. Try making this gorgeous desk fan to keep your energy costs down.

Entice butterflies to stay, eat, mate and lay eggs in your garden with these plants and tips.

Synthetic fertilizer is likely to become significantly more costly for US farmers. This trend will make manure a valuable commodity once again (as it was prior to the 1950s). There are two main reasons for the

Image Source: Preserve Dear Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? Doesn't mailing it back do more damage than the recycling avoids? It is true that mailing anything has an impact, but is it more than the recycling itself? To

These days when your coffe machine breaks, it is usually cheaper and less hassle to just buy a new one. I was therefore pleasantly surprised about the repairability of my Presso coffee maker, which still keeps serving me off the grid!

Carved pumpkins are susceptible to rot, but there are ways to stave it off.

Some plants help each other enormously, while others hinder their neighbors – use this cheat sheet to ensure harmony in the vegetable plot.

Learn about the advantages of indoor succulents, plus everything you need to know about their light and watering needs.

Remember how aluminum cans are "100 percent recyclable into pure aluminum"? They lied.

A new "do not disturb while driving" feature is coming with the next OS update. Will people use it?

There are lots of things more important than whether it's made of recycled aluminum.

This ferociously cute snow leopard cub is poised to paw playfully at your heartstrings.

Famed for their dogged indifference, cats just want to be understood and not terrified by your seemingly innocent human behavior. These tips can help ensure a happier, and thus healthier, kitty.

Because why shouldn't cats get a beautiful sofa of their own?

From solar power through Nissan LEAFs to a traditional cheese cave, a combination of old and new technology produces very green cheese.