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New Zealand Bug Out Cabin

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 23, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I’ve been corresponding with one of our readers in New Zealand about low cost, alternative cabin building ideas with disaster preparedness in mind. We’ve talked about a whole range of ideas such as using straw bales for energy efficiency. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged affordable, arched cabin, bug out cabin, diy cabin, earthquake resistant cabin, natural building, off grid cabin, remote land, rural land, survival cabin | 12 Replies

Nomadic Gardner Grows In Florida + Maine on Other People’s Land

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 22, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“After visiting Jim’s winter market garden in Florida, it’s time to follow up and see his summer market garden in Maine. See all the tricks of this nomadic gardeners trade.”

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Posted in Landscaping | Tagged affordable, DIY, gardening, gardening on free land, gardening on other people's land, mulch gardening, nomadic gardening, organic gardening, permaculture, self reliance | 1 Reply

Converting my chain link fence to a stone wall

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 21, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“I installed a chain-link fence in 1974, Now, with my pond, I wanted a better backdrop and more privacy than the chain-link fence provided. I also wanted a barrier to occasional water runoff from the schoolyard behind my property. A … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable, backyard wall, chain link fence converted to stone wall, DIY, faux rock wall, faux stone wall, faux stone work, privacy wall | 2 Replies

DIY Gabion Walls

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 10, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Here is a quick tutorial of how I build my own gabion walls from standard concrete remesh and galvanized wire. They are simple to build and can be filled with most types of large stones, rock, or concrete chunks. These … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable, di it yourself, DIY, gabion walls, gabions, garden walls, low cost, natural building, retaining walls, stone walls | 4 Replies

Earthbag School in Phulping, Nepal is Complete

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 16, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Good Earth Nepal is proud to have completed the construction of Shree Seti Devi Pancha Kanya Primary School in Phulping, Sindhupalchok. The build was funded by the 108 Lives Project, a project of the Three Jewels Outreach Center Inc.

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Posted in Earthbag Building | Tagged affordable, community built, DIY, earthbag, earthbag nepal, earthbag school, earthquake resistant, low cost, natural building, sustainable | 1 Reply

Jaw-Dropping Traditional Small Japanese Home Renovation

Natural Building Blog Posted on April 8, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Imagine having the opportunity to renovate a wonderfully unique building and turn it into your dream home. When Daigo came across an abandoned small home in rural Japan which previously had been used to grow silk worms, that’s exactly what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged affordable, craftsmanship, DIY, handcrafted, recycled, small home, small home design, small house, small house design, traditional japanese design | Leave a reply

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