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Save $100,000 on Zero Energy Homes

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I was browsing Build it Solar.com, one of my favorite websites, and found the Montague Urban Homestead zero energy home pictured above. I was initially attracted to the home design by its simple lines and potential for do-it-yourself owner-builders (the focus audience of our blog). But then I saw the $180,000 price tag and was … Read more

Earthbag Earthship Timelapse Video

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Aardskip Earthbag Earthship on 30 January, 2012. Earthship development in South Africa. Main goal is to create an information centre of eco- and autarkical houses also for the less fortunate. Source: http://aardskip.blogspot.com/ Project Aardskip At least two other earthbag earthships are under construction: Earthbag Earthship Costa Rica Earthbag Earthship in Belgium Half Moon Earthbag Earthship … Read more

Recycled Wall Cladding Sample Projects

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Yesterday’s blog post explained how to install wall cladding made of recycled wood. Here are some sample projects so you can see the final look. Image source: Shades of Light.com Image source: Apartment Therapy.com Image source: Ucreate Before & After Directions for installing pallet wood accent wall: Bower Power Directions for installing pallet wood accent … Read more

Reduce Plastering with Recycled Wood Cladding

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Look at all the benefits of recycled wood cladding: almost completely free, reduces or eliminates plaster work, creates an interesting and beautiful contrast to plastered walls, can use short sections of wood from pallets or scrap wood. Wood cladding is a good way to avoid plaster work if you’re more of a carpenter than a … Read more

The Woodland Home by Simon Dale

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“You are looking at pictures of a house I built for our family in Wales. It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. I estimate 1000-1500 man hours and £3000 put in to this point. … Read more