The Saving Space

Check out these creative and practical ideas for saving resources, money, and sometimes even time, with topics ranging from reducing waste and repurposing items to finding ways to save on everyday expenses.

Rainwater Harvesting for Home Use: Frequently Asked Questions

Dec 30, 2024

Sustainable Living

Rainwater Harvesting for Home Use: Frequently Asked Questions

Rainwater harvesting is a great way to reduce utility bills and create a backup water supply or even a primary water supply for your home.

Rainwater Collection: How To Keep Rainwater Barrels from Freezing

Dec 1, 2024

Sustainable Living

Rainwater Collection: How To Keep Rainwater Barrels from Freezing

With a few strategies and the right tools, you can keep your rainwater collection system functional and flowing all year.

Collecting Rainwater: DIY Water Tank Overflows

Nov 4, 2024

Sustainable Living

Collecting Rainwater: DIY Water Tank Overflows

This guide will walk you through various water tank overflow setups and how to make each type work in your rainwater harvesting system.

Different Kinds of Batteries for Off-Grid Solar Power

Oct 18, 2024

Sustainable Living

Different Kinds of Batteries for Off-Grid Solar Power

If you’re considering setting up an off-grid solar power system, the battery bank is one of the most important components.

Sep 24, 2024

The Saving Space

100+ Ways To Save Money & Spend Less

Here's my brainstorming session of ideas ranging from big changes to very, very small tweaks to save money.

How To Make Creative Raised Garden Beds: 12+ DIY Ideas

Jun 6, 2024

DIY Ideas & Projects

How To Make Creative Raised Garden Beds: 12+ DIY Ideas

Embrace the charm of your garden’s vertical dimension with raised garden beds—a creative solution that marries form with function.

Mar 23, 2024

Sustainable Living

Spring Cleaning the Sustainable-Living Way: A Checklist

Going far beyond dusting and mopping, here are some suggestions for refreshing our homes while minimizing our environmental footprint, impro

Our Favorite Zero-Waste Products for Cleaning and Hair Care

Mar 13, 2024

Sustainable Living

Our Favorite Zero-Waste Products for Cleaning and Hair Care

Whether you’re transitioning to solid soap or want to give laundry detergent sheets in a cardboard dispenser a try, every small step counts.

Building a Potable Rainwater Harvesting System for Your Home

Dec 26, 2023

Sustainable Living

Building a Potable Rainwater Harvesting System for Your Home

Here in the high desert of northern Arizona, rain is not as frequent a visitor as it is in other parts of the country, making every drop a

Use This, Not That: Durable Reusable Products to Reduce Waste

Nov 30, 2023

The Saving Space

Use This, Not That: Durable Reusable Products to Reduce Waste

Say goodbye to the endless stream of disposable products and hello to a smarter, more sustainable lifestyle.