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Ah chickens, my friend has a couple Rhode Island Reds in the backyard. Currently those ladies are producing 2 eggs each per day. Pretty impressive. You really need room for them to graze, and th...

I think this is a great idea. It would be tough to compare it to a "regular" home because of all of the variables, though. With oil prices well over $100 a barrel, people are interested in how mu...

Here is a little more vintage bathroom excitement for ya. These guys do remodeling in Portland, and have some photos of their work. Lots of tile work. Enjoy.

What a great idea. I'm sure your neighbors will be thrilled with the cockroaches this attracts (and mice, which are carriers for hantavirus). Volunteer at the local recycling center if you really...

I've had the DWR sono for nearly 3 years. I would rate it as the best home purchase I've made. I see they have upgraded the covering on it now and have a couple different levels of softness. All...

One thing that is interesting about their business model is that they ship everything because shipping is a source of income for them. You get a break on the shipping if you have a credit card acc...

Make sure to stop by the Kennedy School for a dip in the soaking pool ($5) after you bike to the homes on the build it green tour (tickets are cheaper if you ditch the car). Another interesting pl...

Community of rich people, maybe.

I've lived with a beige Bantam for the past 3 years. I understand your plight well. I've had luck with simple dish soap on a clean piece of cloth. I've only used it on the side corners, where my...

All those interested in the Fair Trade coffee system should watch the Black Gold documentary. It's interesting stuff and a bit sad to see coffee growers barely make a living out of something most ...

I purchased a DWR Bantam sofa a couple years ago and it still looks good. I prefer the one cushion style as it looks cleaner (I have the 73" size). My only gripe is the fabric (cotton with no sta...

from Corona Sofa Series on August 7, 2007 11:17AM

I'm using 4kwh/day in the summer here in Portland. 550 sq/ft, 1950's building. The only fancy thing I installed was a solatube. The big energy drain is that refridgerator. Things get spendy whe...

from Could You Live on 800 Watts a Day? on July 18, 2007 10:35AM