Sustainable Living How To Guides

On this page I will be adding How To guides on a variety of topics that will provide insight on building a sustainable life

Composting

How to make a compost bin using wood pallets

Two Basic Approaches to Passive Composting

Elements of Active Composting-Temperature

Elements of Active Composting-Material Type and Ratio

Elements of Active Composting-Moisture

Elements of Active Composting-Aeration

Compost Temperature Worksheet

Carbon to Nitrogen Ratios

Benefits of Compost Turning

Vermicomposting

Ways To Use Compost

Companion Planting

Companion Plants for Cucumbers

Companion Plants for Tomatoes

Garden Produce Harvest and Storage

Pumpkins Squash and Gourds

Popcorn

Storing Carrots in the Garden Overwinter

Heating and Cooling Buildings

Missouri Masonry Heater

Rumford Fireplace Plans

Masonry Heaters: Planning Guide for Architects, Home
Designers and Builders. 

Passive Cooling Australia

Passive Air Conditioning Cool Towers

Passive Cooling for your North Carolina Home

Passive Solar Design

Passive Solar Design

Passive Solar Design 2

Passive Solar Design 3

Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Manual

Passive Solar Heating

Trellises and Other Garden Supports

Grape Arbors – New Interest In an Old Tradition

Building A Grape Arbor

Trellising Large Fruits on a Chain Link Fence

The Best Homemade Tomato Cages

Custom Built PVC Hoop House

Building a Coldframe Greenhouse

Soil Science

Soil Texture Class Descriptions