It Can’t Possibly Be Worth It

“More than a third of the average American’s after-tax income is devoted to shelter, usually rent or mortgage payments. If a person works from age 20 to age 65, it can be fairly argued that he or she has put in 15 years (20 in California) just to keep a roof over their head. With … Read more

Withyfield Cottage and the Woodsman’s Cottage

More work by Ben Law. His ideas are spreading throughout the region. The video below shows his finished home before he built the addition. “Beautiful, sustainable, luxury holiday accommodation. Located on a working dairy farm on the edge of the South Downs National Park, this unique roundwood timber, straw bale and cedar shingle holiday cottage … Read more

Zero Energy Earth Home in Texas?

Kelly and Owen, I’d like to thank you for all of the wonderful information you have offered for free to the world! I’ve been following along for about a year now and it just keeps getting better and better. I have a question about insulation and thermal mass. I live in Austin Texas and our … Read more

Hobbit Homes

Surfing the web looking for inspiring ideas is a lot of fun. Choose an interesting topic and soon you’ll be immersed in all sorts of exciting ideas. Image source: Renooij.info Image source: Earthbag House Plans Image source: My Modern Met Image source: The Monday Morning Memo Image source: Environmentally Friendly Houses

Charity on Wheels Foundation Bike Tour

Can anyone in Europe help line up contacts, home tours, etc.? Their contact info is on our Bulletin Board. Hello friends, My name is Ivo Christov and I’m writing you this letter from Sofia, Bulgaria. Allow me to introduce myself with few words: I and my wife are founders of “Charity on Wheels” Foundation, recently … Read more