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"Fundamental Shift is Occurring" as People Flock to Tiny Homes

Twenty years ago I was in the "not so big house" biz, trying to sell small green modern modular units. Then the Tiny House arrived, and I got into that too, convinced that people wanted smaller, better, greener. I thought young people, downsizing boomers, all kinds of people would get the "less is more" thing. I was wrong, which is how I ended up at Treehugger.

Fifteen years later, Tiny Houses are big, thanks to a kick from the coronavirus. A builder with more staying power than me says it's "a major shift, almost overwhelming." He did a nice job, too.

How to Beat the Heat in the Kitchen This Summer

So many people fire up the stove inside an air conditioned home to make hot dinners. Don't.

It's August, Time for the Best Tomato Pasta Ever

If you want something nice to cook, here is our family's favorite summer recipe

A Sustainable Fashion Brand That Innovates With Fabrics and Resale Program

Époque evolution launched new collections this year that feature recycled nylon and organic cotton.

Leaky Houses are Healthy Houses, Says Doctor (in 1882)

Everything I ever told you about healthy buildings was apparently wrong.

The American Bison Was Driven to the Brink of Extinction

One reason: “to deprive Native Americans of their most important natural asset.”

Tip of the Day: How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

When the peaches come to our place, the fruit flies follow.

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