WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? You’re right, it’s a real shift happening. I remember when xeriscaping was considered kind of “out ther...

CHOOSING BETWEEN SAVING FOR EMERGENCIES OR THAT DREAM VACATION I’ve done a few volunteer trips where you pick up building skills and help out, and ho...

WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? Had this exact issue with a project a couple years ago. The parking lot o...

That’s been my experience too. I tried to get a construction loan for a straw bale house last year—local bank just stared at me like I was speaking an...

Smart Home On A Tight Budget—Is It Doable? Couldn’t agree more about the “less is more” angle. I’ve seen folks get caught up in the hype, but honestl...

I used to keep cash at home, but yeah, it was way too easy to dip into for random stuff. Switched to a separate savings account at my local credit uni...