Catherine Bleish
Off Grid Salt Water Battery
Aquion Energy has developed a non-toxic off-grid solar battery that can last a household over 10 years! The salt water powered Aspen Solar batteries can handle daily use and require literally zero maintenance. The batteries...
The Barsha Pump ("Rain Pump" in Nepalize) is able to pump water from a moving river or stream to heights of 20 meters or more.
The pump is based on ancient Egyptian technology and is basically a water wheel on a...
A More Powerful Design
These new 3D solar panels are designed to capture the suns rays as it moves lower on the horizon.
Developed by MIT researchers, this new solar design provides four to twenty times the power output of the...
Billions of pallets are used across the globe on a daily basis. The internet is flooded with way to reuse, recycle and re-purpose pallets, but many of those articles fail to mention how dangerous some pallets can be.
1. Check...
A recent study found that women live longer when they live surrounded by nature. They started with a theory that natural environments help to lower stress and increase physical / social activity, which leads to greater health. They specifically set out...
How to Make Lemon Cleaner
Homemade Lemon Cleaner disinfects and deodorizes your home without adding toxic chemical into your living space. It is affordable and easy to make!
DIY Lemon Cleaner
Ingredients:
Fresh Lemon Peels
Fresh Rosemary
Vinegar
Water
Vanilla Extract
Supplies:
Mason Jar
Strainer
Glass Spray Bottle
Combine fresh lemon peels, rosemary...
We have been living in our converted school bus for one year and we finally planted a garden!
Blush Family, First Garden Harvest
We traveled from campground to campground throughout 2015 and decided we wanted to stay in one spot long enough...
DIY Pallet Ideas
Hanging Pallet Lounge
2. Painted Pallet Patio and Garden
3. Children's Pallet Play House
4. Pallet Coat Rack
5. Pallet Lounge and End Table
6. Pallet Closet Organizer
7. Pallet Sand Box
8. Pallet Wall Decor
9. Hanging Pallet Gardens
10. Pallet Wine Rack
Other DIY...
Most children in our society spend their days in a classroom with children of the same age, forced to sit for hours on end, often bored out of their minds.
Those of us who grew up in these assembly line...
The Halldorson Family is known for their three years living in a converted school bus called the Unschool Bus. They traveled the country teaching communities about the philosophy of unschooling, or child led learning.
After their three years of travel...
Many people use lots of water while showering at home, but this is not an option for people living off the grid.
Our culture encourages daily showering, but is that really best for your hygiene? I found that when I...