Masonry Heaters

There is a centuries old tradition in Europe that is only beginning to be known in North America: the use of masonry heaters. For some reason Americans are entirely familiar with wood stoves and fireplaces, but have only a hazy notion of what a masonry heater is. This is unfortunate because these devises represent the … Read more

NATURES HEAD COMPOSTING TOILET Review


Good, thorough review of Nature’s Head brand biotoilets. This seems like the leading brand used by most tiny house and bus living folks. I never understood why people would spend so much money on something so simple when a $20 sawdust toilet works fine. Now I see there are advantages, especially for a family and so it may be worthwhile for some people.

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Unveiling the Air Crete Rocket Stove Bread Oven


Darwin from the Honey Do Carpenter takes the door for the bread oven out of it’s frame and walks us through the ins and outs of the air motion and why he used aircrete in an oven. This stove can be used on any flat surface including a regular wood stove, a propane burner or a fire pit. Even though the weather is heating up and I will be doing my off grid cooking outdoors I will still be able to use the oven on my other cooking surfaces. I can’t wait!

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Nectre Bakers Oven/Woodstove Review


Hey guys, after 2 years of use, I figured I would give my honest opinion and review of the Nectre bakers oven. As an off grid cookstove option, this stove is very versatile and can be used for both a main heat source, as well as a way of cooking and baking without the need for electricity.

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Top Rated Multi-Fuel, Multi-Use Rocket Stove


I built this Rocket Stove from scrap metal to serve as a daily use wood stove at a training center. I wanted it to be long-lasting, efficient, and work well, and be able to use various fuels including scrounged branches, wood chips, split wood, and eventually pellets.

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