The "AC" in AC Future stands for Amy and Cindy, founder Arthur Qin's two daughters. That's just one of the bits of info I gained at the company's CES event in which we got a first look at the new AC ...

A major tenet of sustainability is cutting down on stuff. Our popular culture and economic system encourage us to spend money ...

In uncertain economic times, tiny homes offer a more affordable way of living, but the benefits don't stop there. These compact spaces encourage simplicity and creativity, help you learn to live with ...

Don't be fooled by its extremely rustic appearance: the Idle is one of the most rugged tiny homes out there, built to last a lifetime and packed with a truly remarkable range of sustainable features ...

Some would describe this as idyllic living, while others might see it as a form of extreme minimalism. An ultra-compact living space on wheels sitting in the middle of nature, which offers basic ...

When you think of an off-grid home, you might visualize a rustic log cabin built in the middle of the woods with few neighbors. Laura Ryan, a finance professional who is passionate about living an ...

Though he's not a native, Joshua Schipp considers the Quad-Cities more of a home than his hometown of McHenry, Ill. The 21-year-old Augustana College senior will graduate next summer with a degree in ...

Along a rural road in northern New Mexico, homes rise from the dusty desert with futuristic shapes resembling something from another planet. They are known as Earthships: off-the-grid homes built into ...

Interest in off-grid living has surged in recent years as a growing number of people turn their focus to a more self-sustaining way of life—with some going as far as to create entire compounds where ...

Homesteading Weekend is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 17–18. It’s designed for both beginners and experienced homesteaders. Participants can access a wide range of resources through expert-led sessions, ...