Author: Linda Sanford I am fascinated after being introduced to Hügelkultur, the ultimate in raised garden beds. I’d never even heard about it until an enterprising local entrepreneur, Sarah Wagstaff of Burlington, WA, shared with me her growing business, SUOT (Small Unit of Time), and the concepts of Hügelkultur. The word Hügelkultur is a German […]
Author: Linda Sanford A sky brimming with stars should never be taken for granted! However, have you noticed the dimming of the stars? Depending on where we look up, we may notice that they seem dimmer than they used to be. The evenings I spend in the quiet, absorbing nature and sounds as the sky […]
Author: Linda Sanford Technology has stepped up in the world of heat pumps, allowing us to lower our utility cost while also providing a lighter footprint on the environment. As I’ve been learning more about heat pumps and their technology, I thought it would be helpful to share with you what I’ve learned (and am […]
Author: Linda Sanford Natural fabrics and I go way back, perhaps from the time I helped with shearing sheep at my grandfather’s ranch. Even after many years, the natural smells and oils, and the connection with the animals, are so clear in my memories. This is an important and passionate conversation for me as I […]
Author: Linda Sanford I have been thinking about how to address the subject of EMF or Electromagnetic Frequencies. In the past couple days, I have been engaged in a couple of conversations around EMF and Wi-Fi Routers; there’s so much information to filter through! My exposure to EMFs in the 1960’s gives me pause for […]
Author: Linda Sanford The Prefab Home industry has undergone tremendous changes and grown stronger, and I find it amazingly interesting to look at cost, quality, and the entire economics of creating a healthy prefab home. This post is a beginning thread, as I take a curious dive into what a Prefab Healthy Home may look […]
Author: Linda Sanford What does this look like for me and why does this matter? Big questions as a Healthy Home is all of this, and yet the mainstream market has given me pause to consider what the growing design trends are throughout our country. Let’s investigate and take a dive at the design aspects […]
Why is this so challenging for me? Writing about plastic is tricky for me as it is everywhere, and I am constantly making choices that I would like to say lessen the impact plastic has on my environment and yours. With that in mind, I am taking this deep dive to share thoughts on our […]
Christmas for me has always been about a real tree; heading out to find the perfect one and then bringing it home for my family’s holiday season. I have so many memories of these experiences! The hustle and bustle, and the end result of getting it into a tree stand and beautifully trimmed. And then […]
More and more I am hearing the words carbon neutral and carbon zero around the retrofitting of older homes. How do we think about this subject, and all the new technology and concepts coming to market? How do new opportunities and products bring value and added benefits and incentives to our existing homes? How do […]
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