Shannon Adrian

If you grow herbs in your garden, you probably have tons of them ready to harvest when fall comes around. It is amazing having fresh herbs at your disposal all …

Let’s face it: as much as we love solar energy, the solar panels most of us are used to seeing can be bulky, unsightly, and downright inconvenient. We won’t hold …

Simple elegance is the standard that a group of architecture students held themselves to when designing the Ark Shelter, a stunning minimalist tiny home. The home is designed to get …

Did you know there is more water in the atmosphere than in all the rivers and freshwater reservoirs on the planet? That’s more than 3100 cubic miles of fresh, clean …

This post may contain affiliate links. Read the full disclosure.  I was flipping through my Entrepreneurship class textbook a few nights ago and one of the case studies caught my …

Not long ago, the idea of using a shipping container as a home seemed impractical, if not laughable. But these bulky steel containers are quickly becoming a popular option for …

Dehydration is a simple, effective method of preserving fruits, vegetables, nuts, and meats. Drying removes the majority of the water that is in food, making it less hospitable to bacteria …

Here’s an extremely efficient and inexpensive gardening idea. This awesome DIY rain gutter aquaponics system from Morningstar Fishermen combines aquaponic gardening with vertical gardening, using a few readily-available materials.  This …

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to beat the heat this summer, there are plenty of very effective DIY options you can try. A while back we featured …

’Tis the season for mosquitos – which means you, like me, might be looking for an effective, natural insect repellent! We live in a dry climate, but thanks to a …