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March 30, 2011
The Human-Powered Home (Electricity Need Not Apply)
The Human-Powered Home
 
See that photo above of the girl whipping her calves into shape by pedaling her clothes clean? That's the brainchild of inventor and artist Stephen M. Johnson. The WashCycle, as it was known, was just one of the many fantastical, visionary ideas he developed over his 40-year career—ideas that also included human-powered oddities like the Vanity-Cycle, the StepperWash, the Pedaling Toilet, the Skylight Oven, and the Real Life Vehicle (which came fully equipped with an office and laundry facilities).
 
Unfortunately, Johnson's ideas only existed on paper. But a human-powered life is possible: there are now products and devices for every room in your off-the-grid house!
 
 
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Toni and Rick's Serenity in Stone
 
 
Name: Toni and Rick Sturtz
Location: Neillsville, Wisconsin
Years lived in: 8 years, owned
 
Toni and Rick Sturtz live in a cozy stone farmhouse nestled between a restored prairie and miles of towering fir and birch trees. They see themselves as stewards of the farmstead—caretakers of their 120-year-old home and the natural resources that surround it. As they carefully adapt their home to modern living, they make changes with sustainability in mind. And their artistic sensibilities bring a grace that makes the interior as serene as the setting.
 
 
 
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DIY Solution For Hiding Clutter in a Small Kitchen
Living in a small house or apartment reduces our environmental impact, but it can have its challenges. One thing I've learned over the years is that while it's easy to think you need more space, usually you just need better space. During a recent kitchen remodel, my husband and I came up with a creative solution to two common small kitchen conundrums - the microwave and the dog bowls.
 
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