Blogger builds efficient, off-grid Passive House in Colorado


“Twenty years ago Andrew Michler bought a $60,000 solar shack in the Colorado mountains that “immediately fell apart” and inspired two decades of experiments in off-grid living. Today, he and his wife live in the reconfigured shack and he has turned a former shed on the property into an ultra low-consuming Passive House (Passivhaus).

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How to Grow Microgreens in a Spare Bedroom & Make $100,000+ a Year


“In this episode, you will discover how you can easily grow microgreens in your home to improve the health of you and your family. You will also discover how you can make over $100,000 a year in a spare room growing microgreens and how to get 2-day hands-on training on how to grow microgreens.

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Podcast: The independence and empowerment of earthbag building with Atulya K Bingham

“Today I have a guest with a truly remarkable story and journey into natural building. Atulya Bingham is the author of “Mud Ball” and “Mud Mountain”, both of which cover her incredible experiences moving to the countryside in Turkey and learning to build her own home with earth bags. She has also written numerous educational … Read more

Cheap Camping: New Mexico State Parks $225 Annual Pass

“In this Part 9 of my series on free or very cheap camping, we look at the New Mexico State Parks Pass. For only $225 per year (for the entire year) you can stay at any New Mexico State Park for free. If it has one, that includes the use of their showers and water and the majority do have a shower.

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Off-Grid Tiny House Paradise With Geodesic Dome Greenhouse


“This is the ultimate tiny house off grid paradise. Situated on 380 acres of spectacular lake-front property with private hot-springs and abundant wildlife, the land will eventually be home to a fully functioning off-the-grid, solar powered community of tiny homes which will be placed amongst a network of geodesic dome greenhouses growing organic food.

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