No expensive forms or equipment are needed with earthbag building, and the technique is faster and easier than other earth-building styles — including cob, rammed-earth tire construction, and adobe (if…
Although forced air is the most common form of home heat in North America, masonry heat benefits make it far superior. Oh baby its cold outside! Time for sweethearts to…
From creating outdoor living spaces to bringing nature inside, use these 12 tips to connect your home to nature and seasonal cycles. As nature enthusiasts, many of us would like…
If you’re struggling to know where to put plants in house, use our space-by-space guide–from kitchen to bedroom–to the best houseplants for each room. Disclaimer: Always research houseplants when considering…
Yarn Scissors Instructions Step 1: Pick up 3 strips and even up their edges at one end. Step 2: Sew or knot the strips together at the evened-up end. Note:…
These clay plaster projects ideas–from mosaics to wall sculptures and cob ovens–will get you started with earthen plaster building. People are often fascinated by the structure of my earth-bag home,…
Prepare for the legal and practical considerations of a backyard burial with these tips from a green-burial expert. As with so many elements of environmentally friendly lifestyles, green burials hark…
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), but quite a few other states have similar programs. (For those in New York, go to the section on “Residents and…
Inspired by La debt-free home from recycled materials, Scott Evans adapted his hand-built yurt home design for a wooden yurt on a site with 180-degree views. The following post is…
This low-cost yurt design combines basketry, wattle-and-daub, and basic lashing (similar to skin-on-frame boats). Not much more than a glorified tent, you can learn how to build a DIY yurt…
