How to have the greenest Christmas tree ever
These eco-friendly decorating tips will make your tree greener than the color of its pine needles.
How to care for a living Christmas tree
Instead of buying a cut tree that gets used once, choosing a potted or burlap-bagged living Christmas tree can yield years of enjoyment.
When it comes to Montreal's "ugly" Christmas tree, we're TreeHuggers.
Because it is really a Solstice Tree, and it is all about life in a harsh climate.
Awesome Christmas tree from an old ladder
We've done them all - the organic Xmas tree, the re-plant live Xmas tree, the bike-delivered Xmas tree. This one feels the greenest of them all.
It's a floating Christmas tree
An old boat and nets are recycled into a lovely surprise.
Green the holidays. Eat your Christmas tree.
Live Christmas trees are a great way to keep the holiday spirit alive into the New Year. But what if you could eat them too?
How Do You Light Your Tree? (Survey)
How much have things changed over the years? Not much.
Natural Trees Come With Christmas Critters
A new twist in the ongoing debate over the best Christmas tree: live, natural, artificial, or other?
Let's Have A Real War On Christmas Excess And Revive SPUG, the Society for the Prevention of Useless Gifts
Why should Fox News have all the fun?
Multi Purpose, Flat Pack Aluminium Christmas Tree for the Ultimate Minimalist
Created by Argentine designer José Manuel Rebert Alarcon, the sleek alternative to a dead tree allows other uses during the year.
Christmas Trees Recycled Into Fish Habitats Across the Country
Around the country, Christmas trees are recycled for an unlikely purpose: they make for good fish habitat.
“Text for Trees” and Arbor Day Foundation Will Plant Up to One Million Trees
A tree-planting campaign that's as easy as a click, text or tweet seeks to reach a million before December 31.
Flat-Pack Christmas Tree Made of Corrugated Cardboard is a Keeper
This Christmas tree by Giles Miller will keep on going, year after year.
The Week in Pictures: Parisian Industrial Island to Become Green Cultural Hub, Elf-Powered Christmas Tree, and More
An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.
First People Powered Christmas Tree in UK
Trivia challenge: how many years can you run London with the power used on Christmas lights?
Healthy 75' Tree Cut Down to Decorate Rockefeller Center. Does It Have to Be This Way?
The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?
Old Christmas Trees Help Other Trees Grow Year-Round in Paris' Neighborhood Parks
Once all the gifts have been opened, all the feasting done, all the toasts made, the time will soon come to figure out what the heck to do with the Christmas tree around which so
Israeli Artist Makes Christmas Tree From 5,480 Recycled Plastic Bottles
Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.
Cute, Low Impact Wool Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments by Planar
I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.
Xmas Stress? Get A Christmas Tree Delivered By Bike
Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree
Woman has used the same Christmas tree every year since 1928
In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some
The top US states for homesteading, tiny homes, and off-grid living
When things are feeling grim, the idea of self-sufficient living seems even more appealing. Here's where it's all happening, according to Instagram.
Alley Cat laneway house looks a lot bigger than it is
Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.
How big a kitchen do you need in a tiny house?
The Kitchoo packs it all into one unit only four feet wide, perfect for your quarantine suite.
This modern-meets-rustic tiny home opens up like a magic trick
The Joshua Tree is a 231-SF timber-framed tiny house on wheels – and has the cutest interior.
6 dreamy tiny homes created for Disney characters
Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?
Horse trailer transformed into maximalist tiny home
This tiny home on wheels brings to mind an ornate Victorian train car ... and is on the market for $16,000.
Top 10 tiny homes of the decade
From a futuristic pod and a romantic treehouse to a stunning RV and a duo with a sunroom, these creative tiny homes were our most popular over the decade.
Vanbase builds a conversion that's more like a boat than a camper van
Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.
Luxe tiny house has a chef's kitchen and secret dining room
A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.
Tiny house has glass bedroom for viewing stars and Northern Lights
The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.
Genius tiny house has a full bath and sauna
With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.
Modern DIY yurt has a dreamy garden bedroom
An Oregon couple built this spectacular houseplant-filled yurt, and are offering a detailed online guide for free.
I so want this 3D printed campervan of the future
The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.
Thoughtful tiny house in the woods cost under $14K to build
Two undergrads hatched an innovative plan to build this super eco-friendly cabin in the woods of Finland; Mother Nature approves..
This Tonke Fieldsleeper is truly a land yacht
It's got quality and technology and can go anywhere; this is a concept with legs.
Tiny off-grid eco-cabin in Australia has everything you really need
Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.
Two-part tiny home has a mobile studio that travels
Two structures are joined by a deck; one part on a solid foundation, the other on wheels to become a traveling studio and performance space.
A home is not a house, and a Polydrop is not a typical teardrop
It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.
Tiny house from New Zealand is actually almost tiny
After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials.
Try out a quirky tiny home at this Dutch glamping haven
Thinking of living in a converted bus, plane, or helicopter? Try it out first at Camping Land Uit Zee.
Are you throwing out the best part of your citrus fruits?
Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.
Here's what your houseplants need for spring
As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.
7 houseplants you can eat
Of course you won't want to eat your beloved decorative houseplants, but there are plenty of edible plants that can be grown indoors.
How to use different types of flour
Learn which kind of flour to use for each purpose, and how to substitute one for another.
11 best condiments to enhance your pantry
Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.
Iceland recommends hugging trees instead of people
The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.
How to grocery shop safely during COVID-19
Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.
Homemade pasta is the perfect quarantine food
Easier to make than bread but just as satisfying, making pasta at home is simple, comforting, and delicious – and takes just two ingredients.