Shannon Adrian

Disasters can strike at any time, often making the things we take for granted inaccessible, like readily available & clean water. Water always becomes the number one priority in an …

This awesome pocket-sized solar USB charger with battery backup can be used to charge cell phones, iPods, or anything else that can be plugged in via USB.  It is built …

This A-frame hydroponic system is a great example of how to create a vertical garden that maximizes the number of plants that can be grown in a small space without …

Here is a simple and inexpensive way to make a high-speed solar battery charger out of garden lights. You can find these solar path lights in the gardening area of …

I love the idea of reusing materials that would otherwise be thrown out to build a greenhouse-like this one made from old windows.  This is something I have been seeing …

One of the biggest challenges people face when looking to incorporate solar systems into their homes is the cost. The systems themselves, although (slowly) becoming more affordable, are expensive when …

This Montana cabin is one of the most beautiful (and inspiring) examples we have seen of truly living off the grid and off of the land.  As the owner states, …

A few months ago we did an article about Cansolair Inc’s brilliant solar home heating solution that uses recycled aluminum cans in a forced convection solar heating unit. These units …

A couple of years ago I decided to go through all the cleaning products I use around the house, eliminate as many of them as possible, and find homemade alternatives …

This 140 square foot home in Snohomish, Washington, built by Chris and Malissa Tack, is a perfect example of the kind of gorgeous dwelling that can be created with a …