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Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders by David and Jeanie Stiles

Summary. David and Jeanie Stiles have been pioneers of simple, small, and sustainable living. By offering over 20 high-quality do-it-yourself guides to design and construction for building small cabins and retreats, David and Jeanie have empowered others to turn their … Continue reading

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Decorated Shed – Epic Video Testimonial

Activism | Effective Living > Housing Summary. Decorated Shed is a company in the UK that creates a fusion of art and architecture for functional and beautiful living. We’ve featured them in the past. Their latest video is epic. The … Continue reading

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Herbert Hoover National Library Museum and Home in West Branch Iowa

Effective Living Summary. The Herbert Hoover National Library Museum and Home in West Branch, Iowa provides a rich wealth of information about America’s 31st president as well as a look at American and world history. Video. The video below provides … Continue reading

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Special Video Message About Jay Shafer and Tumbleweed Tiny House Company in California Featured on Yahoo

Activism > Housing > Small House Society > Jay Shafer Summary. Below is a special 19 July 2010 video message from Gregory Johnson about Jay Shafer and the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company located in northern California, as recently featured on … Continue reading

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Jay Shafer – Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

Activism > Housing > Small House Society Summary. This page provides news and information about Jay Shafer, Proprietor of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. On 15 July 2010, Jay was featured on the front page of Yahoo with a special … Continue reading

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Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution by Alex Johnson

Activism > Housing | Effective Living Summary. Shedworking: The Alternative Workplace Revolution is the long awaited and highly acclaimed book by Alex Johnson. Endorsements. Critics are calling the book “Excellent” and “Thought Provoking.” Below is a commentary from Gregory Johnson … Continue reading

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Decorated Shed – Dwellings of Beauty, Function, and Sustainable Design

Effective Living | Activism > Housing Summary. Decorated Shed is a business that brings beauty, function, and sustainable design to housing, studios, garden offices, and other outbuildings. In addition to creating beautiful dwellings, their business meets the highest standards of … Continue reading

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The Gardener’s Cottage in Riverside Illinois – Living in a Small Masterpiece

Effective Living > Housing Summary. The Gardener’s Cottage is a thoughtfully written book by Cathy Jean Maloney about the combined creative passions of Frank Lloyd Wright, Jens Jensen, and Frederick Law Olmsted, who together in Riverside, Illinois. The book is published by … Continue reading

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Waste Water and Gray Water Disposal for Small House Off-The-Grid Living

Summary. It is common for ultra-compact homes to have non-traditional plumbing and water sources. This saves on the time and money required when constructing the home and saves space in the walls. Because many tiny homes are intended to be … Continue reading

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