“Renaissance artist and craftsman Michael Ostaski gives a tour of the house truck he built in the 60’s. To build his Land Yacht Michael started with a stripped down truck cab with a simple bare chassis behind and built EVERYTHING you see with his own hands (by himself). This includes: welding the foundational framework to the truck, complete skeletal system, extensive woodworking details, skylights, siding, roofing, electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, stained glass windows, upholstery, tile work, airbrush, etc (not to mention the design itself).”
Owen Geiger
Shipping container family home: building blocks in Redwoods
Even if you don’t like shipping container homes, this house has lots of good ideas that can be utilized on other designs.
Couple Goes Off Grid, on to Savings
“After years of living in big cities, Sonny and Linda Jobe decided to make a change as they entered into retirement. Buying a farm in Doddridge County in West Virginia, Sonny and Linda decided to live completely off-the-grid. They’ve installed several solar panels and also make their own honey and maple syrup. They have a garden, raise chickens and are considering goats in the near future. They claim they can go for months and not have to go to town if they want to. Video by West Virginia Uncovered.”
Two Women Build an Earthbag Home
“Building an earthbag home is possible to do even if you have no construction knowledge. The two women who built the earthbag home I toured built it basically all by themselves in about nine months and consulted an earthbag home book to guide them. They had people help here and there, but for the most part the two of them built their home, which amazes and inspires me.
Earthbag Home in New Mexico: How Much Did it Cost?
“Throughout the summer, I kept track of my expenses here.
Mother Earth News YouTube Channel
I happened across the Mother Earth News YouTube channel the other day as I was watching some stove videos. Mother Earth News has always been my favorite sustainable living magazine and so I was pleasantly surprised to find their YouTube channel. Take a look when you have time.