low impact – The Urban Homestead

LIVING WITHOUT AC

Posted by Anais Dervaes on September 28, 2010

By reducing our dependence on air-conditioning, we can not only save energy but also become more resilient human beings….

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FOOD NETWORK: IT AINT EASY BEING GREEN

Posted by Anais Dervaes on May 9, 2010

On a cold, drizzly, gray day in February two chefs were dropped off at the Urban Homestead. See what happens…

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SAY AHHHHH

Posted by Anais Dervaes on November 7, 2008

It’s so human nature for folks to be curious. Ever use someone’s bathroom and curious as to what’s in their medicine cabinet? Well, what we try to over here at…

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PEDAL POWER

Posted by Anais Dervaes on November 7, 2008

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DITTO DAYS

Posted by Anais Dervaes on July 24, 2008

One of those days which are the same as the day before and the one before. Same dress (low…

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LOW IMPACT LIVING

Posted by Anais Dervaes on July 14, 2008

Outdoor solar shower circa 2003 The weather’s been very pleasant lately – very odd thing to say in July. Saturday…

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POWERING DOWN

Posted by Anais Dervaes on May 29, 2008

It’s been nearly 5 years since we self installed 12 solar panels on top of the garage. A worthwhile…

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NY TIMES VIDEO: LIFE (Mostly) OFF THE GRID

Posted by Anais Dervaes on April 24, 2008

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UNPLUGGED KITCHEN

Posted by Anais Dervaes on April 21, 2008

I know from past comments, the unplugged kitchen holds a fascination with some our readers. Like I blabbed in…

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NY TIMES: THE GREEN ISSUE

Posted by Anais Dervaes on April 19, 2008

Some Bold Steps to Make Your Carbon Footprint Smaller Help us help others. Spread the word about PathtoFreedom.com urban…

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