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Richmond House renovation by Austin Design Associates interior
Victorian-Era Terrace House Reinvented as Elegant Sanctuary
A cutting board with dishwasher tablets
These Plastic-Free Dishwasher Tablets Really Work!
Ladybug on a catmint leave, close up.
What Most People Get Wrong About Organic Pest Control in the Garden
watermelon radish
10 Heirloom Seeds for Dazzling Vegetables
The Baltic Treehouse by Fort Treehouse Co. exterior
This Solar-Powered Treehouse Was Built With Tree-Friendly Engineering
The boy is holding green peas in his hands.
Do You Have Seed Security in Your Garden?
Dufferin Laneway Suite by Creative Union exterior
This Wood-Clad Laneway Suite Enlivens an Urban Back Alley
Close up of a women watering vegetables in a raised bed
What an Hour of Gardening Does to Your Body
Vegetable and flower plants on balcony
Design Tips for an Abundant Balcony Garden
Board game
Another Great Reason to Play Board Games
House For Two small apartment renovation by Small Design Studio interior
Small Apartment Remodeled as an Intergenerational Home for Two
Roasted young potatoes with herbs, thyme, salt with oil or butter. Fried little round baby potatoes, close up view
Grow Your Own New Potatoes for Christmas
Aerial view of Playtopia playground
Nifty New Playground Inspires Joyous Outdoor Play
Atop A Shop commercial-residential renovation by Tsai Design interior
A Revamped Light-Filled Residence Now Tops This Victorian-Era Violin Shop
An earthship.
Is an Earthship Home Right for You?
An array of flowers in terracotta plant pots
Mistakes & Misconceptions in Sustainable Garden Design
Maxon Studio home office on train tracks by Olson Kundig Aaron Leitz exterior
This Ingenious Home Office Rolls Into the Forest on Train Tracks
Green courtyard in Turkey
Courtyard Garden Design Ideas and Tips
Wooden Lookout micro-apartment renovation by littleMORE design interior
Walk-In Closet Cube Expands the Space in This Small Apartment
Grey wool hightop shoe
Here's What Allbirds' M0.0NSHOT Net Zero Carbon Shoes Look Like
Birdhouse accessory dwelling unit by North Arrow Studio exterior
'Birdhouse' is a Delightful Small Home Designed Around 3 Large Trees
Vegetable and aromatic plant on Balcony
Expert Tips for a Sustainable Container Garden
Tea cup with several dried tea leaves and flowers
How to Make Your Own Herbal Teas
Essential Homes Research Project by Norman Foster Foundation & Holcim exterior
These Low-Carbon Modular Shelters Offer Dignity and Well-Being to Displaced People
Visitors on a hike in Ulko-Tammio
Meet the World's First Phone-Free Tourist Island
Backyard Oasis
Your Understanding of Shade Can Make or Break a Garden
Nature is a teacher
Family Garden Mistakes to Avoid
Frank Todd and his daughters in Orlando, Florida
Meet the Dads Who Take Their Kids Everywhere on Electric Cargo Bikes
Avida Sola micro-apartment renovation by Studio Mara interior
Big City Micro-Apartment Transformed Into Cozy Urban Haven
Strawbale homestead by Martin Liefhebber & Harvest Homes & Evolve Builders exterior
Family's Straw Bale Eco-Homestead Operates Off the Grid
Little Barn Laneway Suite by Creative Union exterior
Little Urban Barn Transformed Into Modern Laneway Suite
Day at the River
Use Riparian Planting to Restore River and Stream Banks
Tiny-ish tiny house by Emily interior
Horse Lover Lives Off-Grid in Her 'Tiny-ish' Tiny House
Bring a Book Take a Book Sign
Stop Buying New Things: Swap, Share, Borrow Instead
Little Yogaland micro-apartment renovation by littleMORE design interior
Revamped Micro-Apartment Is Made for Practicing Yoga and Drinking Coffee
Man slicing carrots on cutting board in kitchen
6 Essential, Sustainable Shortcuts in the Kitchen
Retired couple discussing plans for their summer garden
Thinking About a Holistic Approach in Garden Design
View of two tiny homes connected by a sunroom
This Family Home Is Two Tiny Houses Connected by a Sunroom
Split Space backyard office by William Tozer Associates exterior
This Modern Backyard Office Comes With a Climbing Wall
Termite mound in Waterberg, Namibia / detail of the egress complex
Termites Outsmart Humans When it Comes to HVAC Systems
Tile Nest House by H&P Architects
This Modern House Has a Sun-Shading Skin of Traditional Terracotta Tiles
Urban Farmers Organising Crates Of Fruits And Vegetables On Truck
Considerations for Regenerative Farming on a Small Scale
Person with mascara on eyes
Lush Launches Its First Packaging-Free Mascara
Penguin dryer balls in a basket of alundry
Why Our Editors Love Dryer Balls Over Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets
Artist's tiny house Cam Oliver interior
Man's Art-Filled Tiny House Is a True Gem of Creativity
Young brother and sister picking fresh tomatoes from garden
For a Community Food Forest, Consider a Creative Location
Eau Villa float home by Bauhaus Habitat exterior
Guests Can Rent These Contemporary Tiny Homes That Float on the Water
Dill umbrellas. Dill blossom.
How I Deal with ‘Bolting’ Crops in My Garden
Monolocale EFFE by Archiplan Studio interior
Renaissance-Era Micro-Apartment Renovated Into Elegant Home
Teen girl planting carnations in the garden
Natural Bee Repellents for Home and Garden
Fresh Herbs in the garden
Herb Garden Ideas for New Gardeners
Architect and family build two tiny houses exterior
Family Builds Two Remarkable Tiny Houses Together
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) meadow
Challenging Preconceived Notions is Vital for Gardeners
Blurry grass background with hands holding dandelions
The Ultimate Guide to No Mow May
Girl watering vegetable garden
'Valuing the Marginal' in Permaculture Garden Design
Cork House by Nimtim Architects exterior
Family's Renovated Cork House Balances Beauty with Sustainability
Beautiful Portrait of Two Cedar Waxwing Feeding on Berries in Pennsylvania
What's Going on With the Wildlife in Your Garden?
IWI Pod by Juan Ruiz and Amelia Tapia exterior
This Modern Multipurpose Cabin Unfolds Like an Accordion
Septoria leaf spot on tomato. damaged by disease and pests of tomato leaves
My Best Advice for Demoralized Gardeners