Reader question: I am hoping to start building a home in the Pacific Northwest this summer. I have been reading EVERYTHING I can on building with cob, hyperadobe and strawbales, and am trying to come up with a solution that I can afford and build on my own (I am recently divorced with four kids and no family or friends available to help build).
Kelly Hart
Handmade House TV #2 “How much does a Handmade House cost?”
In this episode of the series Noah Bradley addresses the most popular question he gets with regard to Handmade Houses, most especially log homes… “How much does it cost?” It’s an important and reasonable question.
Awesome Mini Skoolie Built Into A Mancave
Nice little tiny house tour of a converted bus. He describes the theme of the interior as “reuse, reuse, reuse”. Everything is very simple and inexpensive.
Translucent Swiss barn-modern home
In a small town on the outskirts of Basel, Switzerland, where the weather is highly changeable and the views are impacted by rural sprawl, architect Tito Herlach designed a semi-transparent home to give a family of five access to, and protection from their surroundings.
Top 5 Best Organic Farm Stays in Thailand
Enjoy a slow-paced life in every moment in our 5 best selected choices of organic farm stays in Thailand! Find the perfect place for your next journey! This is just one example in one country. There are many possibilities worldwide.
Long Term Visitor Areas – Cheap Living on Federal Land
We are visiting the BLM Imperial Dam LTVA (Long Term Visitor Area) to share a location where folks are living cheap and tiny. The LTVA is home to thousands of people throughout the winter and is a very affordable lifestyle. The cost is only $180 for 7 months over the winter. Located along the Colorado River there are ample recreation opportunities; Fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife viewing and ATV trails. There are other LTVA locations besides Imperial Dam.