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Planting by hands young shoots in new wooden pot
Tips for Sowing Seeds Indoors This Spring
Seoul Seocho Studio by Mies & Louis interior
Small Studio Apartment Gets a Chic & Minimalist Makeover
Two hands on a wooden table hold a handful of dark, rich potting soil
How I Make Free Potting Mixes For Seed-Starting and Container Gardening
Eusebe tiny house interior
Homeschooling Family of 4 Goes Mortgage-Free With a Tiny House
An obscured person in garden boots rests in a hammock with gardening tools resting on the edge
How to Grow More in Your Garden With Less Work
Fruit Box renovation by Nimtim Architects interior
Terrace House Reimagined As Flexible and Robust Family Home
Hummingbird at desert flowers
Why Choosing Nectar-Rich Plants for a Garden Is So Important
Halcyon Tiny House by Fritz Tiny Homes interior
Beautiful Halcyon Tiny House Is Full of Space-Saving Surprises
Karper building renovation by He! Architects interior
Warehouse Converted Into Beautiful Residence With Natural, Low-Tech Materials
Buddhist meditator's van conversion exterior
This Buddhist Meditator Is Living Van Life and Building a Spiritual Community
Woman in a red dress read while lounging on a blue sofa in a modern apartment
Retiree's Dramatic Micro-Apartment Renovation Plays With Color and Light
An outdoor balcony with potted plants and two people lounging and visiting
Former Single Family Home Converted Into Vibrant Co-Living Spaces
Close-Up Of Moss Covered Rocks
How I Grow Moss in My Garden and Why You Should Consider it Too
Vansteaders van conversion interior
Nurse Quits Job to Travel in a Beautiful Van Conversion with Partner and Cat
Portrait of young Asian woman having a walk in the park, enjoying the warmth of sunlight on a beautiful Autumn day outdoors and breathing fresh air with eyes closed. Relaxing in the nature under maple trees
How to Create a Sacred Grove in a Garden
Cork House by Polysmiths interior
Bright and Airy Cork House Is an Example of 'Beautiful Sustainability'
Small Grand Apartment renovation by Tsai Design interior
Small Apartment Renovation Celebrates Building's 1880s Splendor
Datong micro-apartment renovation by Republic Design interior
Micro-Apartment Makeover Includes Mini-Loft and Space-Saving Furniture
ferns in a garden
Choosing and Growing Ferns in Your Garden
Apex tiny house interior
Couple's Clever Tiny House Features a Tall Shower and Luminous Bedroom
Mini Bora rentable floating cabin cottage Bora Boreal exterior
This Off-Grid Floating Cottage is a Rentable Retreat
Love2 House by Takeshi Hosaka exterior
Thoughtful Tiny House Has a Unique Sunlight-Catching Roof
A collage showing illustrations of garden plans
Download a Free Native-Plant Garden Plan for Your Specific Region
Beluga van conversion interior
Couple Works and Travels in Alaska Full-Time in Self-Converted Van Home
tiny house
Beware This Tiny Home Scam (and How to Spot It)
Luini small apartment renovation Davide Minervini interior
Architect Renovates Small 1950s Apartment Into Modern Residence
Skoolie Teacher renovated bus conversion interior
Traveling Teacher Feels at Home in This Self-Renovated Short Bus
Herbs and vegetables
Where to Squeeze More Plants Into a Busy Garden
Sunflower van conversion Dyllan interior
Woman Leaves Corporate World For Van Life and Rescue Dogs
Thinx period underwear on a mannequin
Thinx Settles Lawsuit Alleging Its 'Nontoxic' Underwear Contain Harmful Chemicals
Spider House by UID Architects interior
This Unconventional Wood-Clad Residence Features Indoor Terraces
A couple saves energy by hanging up their laundry to air dry in the garden outside.
15 Things You Can Do at Home to Help Solve Climate Change
Corner renovation by Panda Studio Architecture interior
Small Home Renovation Includes Ingenious Indoor-Outdoor Kitchen
Porter shipping container house by Bob's Containers exterior
Rentable Shipping Container House Comes With Roof Deck and Garage Door
Early BKK Cafe by Space+Craft exterior
Zero Waste Community Cafe Built With Recycled Bottles and Milk Cartons
human body about to be put in Recompose composting facility
New York Expands Green Burial Options With Human Composting
Walled Garden maisonette renovation by Nimtim Architects exterior
Victorian-Era Maisonette Revamped as a Down-to-Earth Residence
Rosie van conversion exterior
This CEO Manages Her Business While Living Van Life Full Time
discarded Christmas tree
Your Christmas Tree Is Edible
Shoji inspired micro-apartment renovation by maaxi interior
Architect's Micro-Apartment Renovation Is Inspired by Japanese Design
woman in sports bra with headphones
Your Sports Bra Might Contain BPA
DIY apartment renovation Melbourne living room
Couple's Design-Forward DIY Makeover Transforms 1960s Apartment
Free the Ocean Under-$10 gifts
Free the Ocean's 'Gifts Under $10' Has Affordable Plastic-Free Options for All
Kootenay tiny house by Tru Form Tiny interior
Couple's Dream Tiny House Combines Coziness With Urban Chic
Airport view
Saudi Arabia Unveils Plan for the World's Largest Airport
Rise House by Ben Callery Architects exterior
Small Heritage House Gets Parabolic Roof in Modern Makeover
Pingtan Book House interior
This Rural China Timber Library Spotlights How to Build Without Cement
used clothing market in Amsterdam
Report Outlines How to Fix the Fashion Industry's Enormous Emissions Problem
Skinny house Toronto exterior
Woman's Skinny House Is a Light-Filled Gem in the City
Casa Gialla by Gon Architects interior
Bright Attic Apartment Renovation Comes With Clever Outdoor Tub Surprise
woman takes picture of her shirt, hanging on closet door
'Secondhand Sunday' Encourages People to Give Used Gifts
FTO christmas products
Get Ready for a Plastic-Free Holiday Season
Shiship shipping container cabin Repere Boreal exterior
This Repurposed Shipping Container Is a Modern Cabin You Can Rent
Minimalist tiny house by Matt Goodman Architecture Office and Base Cabin interior
This Ultra-Minimalist Cabin Is Flexible and Functional
DIY tiny house by Carina Inka Dirtbag Minimal interior
Woman Builds Her Own Extra-Wide Tiny House, With No Experience
White tiled laundry room with open cupboards showing washer, dryer, and laundry on shelves
Nice Idea From the Past: The Airing Cupboard
House 184 by Blank Canvas Architects interior
Victorian-Era Workers Cottage Renovated As Contemporary Family Home
happy woman eating vegan food
Catholics' Meatless Fridays Benefit the Planet
Beach House by Gon Architects interior
Journalist's Attic Micro-Apartment Redesigned as Urban Beach House