Sustainable Simplicity

Buying local has wonderful benefits that help you, your community, and the environment. By buying local goods, you support your communities’ small businesses and you have the power to ensure th...

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Your patio is the ideal place to bring people together and make memories. Backyard parties, barbecues, and fire-side evenings are perfect ways to utilize your patio and those beautiful summer day...

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I have always wanted cool plant markers for my garden, as I mentioned in the post I did a few months ago with the list of creative DIY garden plant markers I found around the web.  This year, i...

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Water conservation is something that should concern all of us, especially now that the heat of summer is slapping us right in the face.  Where I live, at least, July is very hot, dry, and windy,...

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The Silo House is upcycling at its finest – a 1955 steel grain silo converted into a beautiful, unconventional living space for two.  Built by architect Christoph Kaiser, the house sits in the...

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Do you ever look at a tiny house and wonder what inspired the imagination of the builder?  That is something I find myself doing any time I view any form of architecture.  Whether the inspirati...

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Most gardeners love the idea of a greenhouse in their yard, but may be put off by the costs associated with building one.  Greenhouses can be constructed out of materials that are less expensive...

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One of the best things about raising chickens is the ability to control exactly what they eat.  This ensures that the chickens – and the food they provide in the form of meat and eggs – are ...

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From the outside, this beautiful tiny house is overflowing in rustic cottage appeal.  Called the Low Country, this little gem was designed by Clayton Tiny Homes and is 464 square feet of charm i...

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Hey, it’s late April.  Know what that means?  It’s (almost) time to get out and plant the garden!  Is anyone else as excited as I am about this??  For those of you who live in warmer zon...

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