Below Grade Earthbag Domes

Many people want to build below grade earthbag domes like these.
Many people want to build below grade earthbag domes like these.

Email from a reader: Hello, I am trying to put together a design for an earthbag dome built into a hill in New York, and for a few reasons, I would like to have some of it underground. Actually, there are two adjacent domes, one with a diameter and height of 14′, and the other 8′. The frost line here is at least 48″, and I’ll probably go down further.

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Good Time to Buy Foreclosed Farm Land?

JM Fortier’s market garden farm in Canada
JM Fortier’s market garden farm in Canada

I’m hearing reports of large numbers of U.S. farmers going broke due to economic problems, drought, old age and no children to pass the farm down to, and excessive government regulations. Some newscasters are predicting higher food prices or even food shortages this year (2017) in the U.S.

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20 Free DIY Tiny House Plans

20 Free DIY Tiny House Plans
20 Free DIY Tiny House Plans

My name is Gina, the main editor at MorningChores.com. I wanted to let you know that we have a collection of 20 DIY tiny house plans which people can actually build by themselves. It might be helpful for your website’s visitors. I think it’d be a nice addition to your blog.
Here’s the link to it: http://morningchores.com/tiny-house-plans/

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