Who Else Wants This $25,000 Eco House?

Self-sufficiency is all about controlling the variables, and unfortunately, modern-day housing has become one variable that’s very hard to control. In fact, from an expense standpoint, you could easily make the case that housing actually controls us.

In fact, if you look at the origin of the word “mortgage”, you will quickly find that it is French for “dead pledge“, or “death grip.” A fitting description of the burden many homeowners feel in trying to meet their monthly housing expenses.

Unfortunately however, expense isn’t the only issue. On top of the financial burden, the contemporary home is also predicated on a …read more