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Unveiling the Air Crete Rocket Stove Bread Oven

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 22, 2018 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged Air Crete Rocket Stove, Air Crete Rocket Stove Bread Oven, Air Crete Rocket Stove Oven, appropriate technology, fuel efficient oven, Rocket Stove Bread Oven, rocket stove oven, sustainable wood stove | Leave a reply

Brilliant DIY Off-Grid Water Heater Using a Rocket Stove – No Propane!

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 15, 2018 by Kelly HartMay 15, 2018

This is a brilliant DIY hack for creating an off-grid water heater with just a simple handmade rocket stove, water barrel, and copper pipes! No pump! No propane!

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Posted in Mechanical | Tagged appropriate technology, diy rocket stove, low cost rocket stove, rocket stove, rocket stove water heater, rocket stove water jacket | 2 Replies

All American Sun Oven Review – Start to Finish

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 12, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“I recently had the chance to talk to Paul Munson of Sun Oven International on the Survivalist Prepper Podcast about the Sun Oven and what it can do. Needless to say, I was very excited when the Sun Oven was … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged appropriate technology, off grid, off grid cooking, solar cooking, solar oven, solar oven review, sun oven, sun oven review | 1 Reply

DIY Solar Water Heater! – Solar Thermal COPPER COIL Water Heater!

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 14, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“DIY Solar Water Heater. A Homemade “flat panel” COPPER COIL Solar Water Heater. Easy DIY. Full Instructions. Super hot temps (sustained at 165F+). Fast hot water. No electricity needed. Easily hooks up to standard water tap/garden hose. Reaches temps well … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged appropriate technology, copper coil, DIY, do it yourself, low cost, natural building, simple, solar water heater, sustainable | 2 Replies

Making Biochar and Charcoal with a Brick Chimney Kiln

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 8, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Here is a full tutorial by O. J. Romo on making Charcoal and Biochar using a Brick Chimney Kiln.” The charcoal can be used for numerous things such water filters and building soil in gardens.

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Posted in General | Tagged appropriate technology, biochar, homestead, how to make a charcoal kiln, how to make biochar, how to make charcoal, permaculture | 5 Replies

Biomimicry: The Lily Impeller

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 17, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

From time to time we post stories about appropriate technology that changes people’s lives. The Lily Impeller is an amazing example of biomimicry that shows the power of working with nature. Biomimicry related research is leading to an array of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Mechanical | Tagged amazing invention, appropriate technology, biomimicry, energy efficiet, low tech, sustainable, work with nature | 5 Replies

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