“Shipping containers have their pros and cons. What if you can take the pros and leave the cons behind?
Walkable Cities by Janette Sadik Khan (New Urbanism) NYC
New York City has greatly expanded their bike lanes, high speed bus lanes and in general made the city much more pedestrian friendly. Janette Sadik-Khan was the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) from 2007-2013.
Make a $4 emergency biomass stove from concrete blocks
“In the aftermath of a disaster, purifying drinking water may be a priority. The quickest, safest method could be boiling. This biomass stove only requires four concrete blocks, a tin can with both ends cut out and a gas stove eyelet top. The completed stove is sturdy enough to hold a several-gallon container of water, stew or a heavy cast iron Dutch oven.”
The Simple Humus Toilet
“The “Simple Humus Toilet” is a concept for an easy to install, ‘do it yourself’ composting toilet. It is not meant to threaten the conventional flush toilet culture, rather represents an alternative for anyone who ‘lives close to nature’ and wants to use a simple and low cost toilet system. It is ideal for the garden or empty section, but could also be used in disaster situations such as earthquakes.
Creative Couple’s Stunning Tiny House Cost Only $17k!
“Built for only US$17,000 this young couple’s incredible tiny house is packed with unique and interesting design elements. The entire build was carried out as a DIY project using mainly reclaimed materials, as the couple saved up for each new phase of the construction.
Home-based Business: An Urban Farm — Voss Organics
Yesterday’s story was rather popular. Homesteaders need to make a living after all. Here’s another home-based small business idea. Voss Organics grows and sells produce and starter plants from their backyard greenhouse and garden.