Email from a reader: Hello, my name is Molly and I am writing you because I would like to suggest a content piece for the Natural Building Blog. Building natural homes instead of using concrete is extremely important because we are running out of sand. The demand for sand has grown by 360% in the past 30 years and continues to do so, mostly due to the construction industry. By now, sand is the 2nd most extracted resource on Earth, over 40 billion tons are extracted every single year globally.
Owen Geiger
$716/mo – Beautiful 4 br home w/ wrap around porch, woodstove, heavily wooded 1.8 acres
For sale: Beautiful 4 br country home with full wrap around porch, wood burning stove, 2 full baths all on 1.8 acres of heavily wooded land – ULTRA PRIVATE. The dining room is like a solarium, Hickory wood and tile floors. It also has a workshop in the basement and a shed in the backyard that will bring you and your family many lifetime memories together. 4 miles to town, 3.5 miles to schools, 1 mile to the fairgrounds and only 30 minutes to Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. Own this house for $716/mo.
Essential Earthbag Construction Explored at Permies.com
All this week I will be available at the Permies.com forum answering questions about my new book Essential Earthbag Construction. This is an immensely popular and informative forum discussing every aspect of Permaculture. My focus will be earthbag building, but you can find or initiate threads related to any pertinent subject. If you engage in … Read more
On building your dream (floating) home-studio, the Dutch way
When architect Julius Taminiau and his girlfriend needed more space for their growing family, they left their tiny Amsterdam flat and bought what was the best deal in town at the time, an old houseboat in a floating community. They decided to sell the boat (for 1 euro) to make way for their dream houseboat.
New Patio Roof for our Sustainable Homestead
Work has been completed on a new patio roof behind our farmhouse just in time for the start of the rainy season. This roof keeps our outdoor picnic area and workspace out of the heat and rain. The patio roof also helps keep blowing rain away from the back door, shop door and carport, as well as protect our ‘booster pump’ that irrigates the garden. The roof is made with metal framing and microconcrete roof tiles like the ones on our house.
Stunning TINY HOUSE for a Retired Cop Seeking Life on the Road
Shannon spent more than 20 years in law enforcement before retiring early with a medical pension. Now she’s going to travel the county in a beautiful Tiny Home!