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Publishes articles on all aspects of self-reliant and sustainable living. Includes a regular column on renewable energy topics. Excellent discussions on living off of the grid and advice on do-it-yourself projects.

This magazine is dedicated to rural, independent living and consequently is a storehouse of information on country living.  Frequently includes how-to-do articles on recycling, energy conservation, and living off the grid. 

This new magazines focuses on the new trends in green home construction.  It frequently includes articles on home energy conservation, insulation, green landscaping, and alternative energy.

Home Energy

Home Energy magazine provides practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability. Most of Home Energy’s editorial content comes directly from the people researching and employing innovative design, building, and remodeling practices and products. home.

Home Power

Provides comprehensive coverage of solar, wind, and microhydro electricity, energy efficiency, solar hot water systems, space heating and cooling, green building materials and green home design. This magazine provides extensive product information, homeowner testimonials, buyer advice, and "how-to" instructions. One of the most substantial magazines around on alternative energy.

The Last Straw

The Last Straw Journal is a unique source of information on the revival and development of straw bale construction worldwide. As you would expect it contains numerous articles on techniques, methods, materials and projects you can do with hay bales. It also has articles on home energy saving, insulation and green design.

Solar Today

This magazine is the official publication of the American Solar Energy Society. It contains numerous articles specifically on the topic of solar energy including both passive and photovoltaic solar energy solutions. Regular topics include building case studies, energy policy and community-scale projects

This Old House magazine, like the PBS TV show of the same name, has long been known for providing great information on how to improve and renovate older homes. Increasingly they have begun to look at issues such as energy conservation, insulation, and even alternative energy such as solar.