Category: Budget ECO
Casa Zero: A Home Where (Microscopic) Life Flourishes
Focusing on craftsmanship, salvaged materials, and biophilia, CarbonShack’s first branded home achieved LEED Platinum with a West Coast–shingle mashup style.
Read MoreThe Definitive Guide to Guest Houses and ADUs
We’ve put together a guide to today’s top prefab ADU manufacturers to help you find an option that fits your style and budget.
Read More20 Tiny Home Manufacturers to Match Any Budget
Tiny home living is so much more than downsizing. Simplicity, economic freedom, and highly sustainable living… Whether you buy or DIY, we’ve got you covered.
Read More19 Nontoxic, Organic Mattresses for Every Budget
An organic mattress is imperative because… How many hours do you spend in bed? We’ve scoped out the best nontoxic, organic mattresses at every price point.
Read More18 Inexpensive Sustainable Homes Almost Anyone Can Afford
According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost of having a new house built in the U.S. was $305,372 in 2016. Clearly, this cost can vary A LOT depending on what choices you make, and there are A LOT of choices when you decide to build a custom home. If you’re looking for a less expensive, easier to design, and more sustainable home, check out these 18 alternatives.
Read MoreFernwood Demonstrates Affordable Net-Positive Eco-Renovation
A modest, Arts and Crafts–style home was lovingly renovated to the highest green standards. Today it’s healthy, beautiful, and budget-friendly.
Read More2 Reasons to Certify an Existing Home for Sale [Podcast]
Brett Vredevoogd and Pamela Brookstein join host Marla Esser Cloos to talk about IRA money and how certifications can impact real estate and appraisals.
Read MoreA Food Forest Brings Nature and Bounty to Your Backyard
Can you find food, wildlife habitat, and beautiful, peaceful biodiversity in your own backyard? Yes! Create all that and more with your own food forest.
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