Habitat for Humanity ReStores

There are lots of building supply bargains at Habitat for Humanity ReStores
There are lots of building supply bargains at Habitat for Humanity ReStores

“A good deal for you, your community and the environment.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price.

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Green Acres Organic Durian Eco-Retreat

Recycled wood buildings at Green Acres Organic Durian Eco-Retreat in Penang, Malaysia
Recycled wood buildings at Green Acres Organic Durian Eco-Retreat in Penang, Malaysia

“Last summer, my friend Ryan and I visited Green Acres, an eco-retreat center built on an organic durian farm. I’ve visited more than my share of pretty awesome durian farms, but right away I knew this solar-powered, off-the-grid farm was in another league of coolness.

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How to save $1000’s on your micro house project


I love videos like this with brilliant, thrifty ideas. Learn how to tap into treasure hiding in plain sight.

“Hi micro housers. Here is a tip on saving $thousand$ on your house. I will be using these in my build series so stay tuned to learn how to. When you’re done harvesting [gutting the RV for usable parts] you can use the shell for storage or as a guest house or sell it to recoup more of your money.”

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ESR: Making Waste our Greatest Resource

Well designed rice hull stoves produce clean blue flames at up to 1,000 C, and the fuel is virtually free.
Well designed rice hull stoves produce clean blue flames at up to 1,000 C, and the fuel is virtually free.

“At ESR we design sustainable solutions to waste and energy challenges. These solutions weave together engineering and ecological thinking and are deeply embedded in the economic, social, and cultural context of their application.

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