Whatever Happened to Rex’s Pallet House?

This drawing approximates Rex’s pallet house method.
This drawing approximates Rex’s pallet house method.

So where is Rex? How did his pallet house turn out? I’d sure like to know. When people send us owner-builder home projects that cost $4/square foot then obviously tons of people will be interested. Most likely Rex’s house is finished and he’s moved on to other things. If Rex happens to see this, please please email me an update of your house.

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UM builds passive solar greenhouse to grow fresh veggies year-round

The student funded 11-1/2’ x 18’ greenhouse will cost around $6,000 to build.
The student funded 11-1/2’ x 18’ greenhouse will cost around $6,000 to build.

“A subcontractor with Bad Goat Forest Products, Braverman was just hours away from finishing what many believe will be the first passive solar greenhouse in Missoula.

“The idea is, the sun will hit the earth bags all day long and during the night, they’ll radiate back the heat and maintain a more even temperature,” said Braverman. “They’re thinking they’ll be able to use this all winter.”

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How to Make $100,000 Farming 1/2 Acre You Don’t Own


“John from Growing Your Greens.com interviews Curtis Stone, an Urban Farmer who makes $100,000 a year. Curtis farms in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada on a total of 1/3 acres, most of which he does not own.

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11 Tiny House Villages Redefining Home

Caravan Tiny House Hotel - Portland, Oregon
Caravan Tiny House Hotel – Portland, Oregon

“Tiny house villages are a new part of the tiny house movement, yet they hold a lot of potential to transform lives and communities. The idea behind these villages is straightforward: bring tiny houses together in one place to create communities that share land, time together, skills, support, and other resources.

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