“Hobbit house in Port Orchard WA at Brothers Greenhouse. Perfect example how to build a very nice and simply hobbit house where your kids can let their imagination soar and become architects at an early age. Cute, cozy, attractive and eye catchy even for parents. Needs less than 200sqft in the corner of your backyard but would mean a whole world to your kids. Even more. It would take them to some mysterious worlds where maybe even you would be invited from time to time. Maybe :)”
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Master Carpenter Builds a Masterpiece Home and Garden
Here’s a treat for you. This couple has built an amazing homestead in Idaho over the last 30 years that includes a workshop, log home, fruit trees, garden, greenhouses and lots of custom woodwork.
Mini 16ft Tiny House with All the Comforts of Home – Full Tour
How do you fit a spacious kitchen, comfortable living/dining area, bath and queen size bed into a 16′ trailer without it looking like a box? Watch this video to see how. Every few seconds of the video shows another clever solution.
Homeowner’s tiny house stolen
Sacramento home taken under cover of darkness. YouTube Thanks to Ann for this tip. Having your house stolen isn’t something I’d ever considered. This video should help get the word out to a wider audience.
Earth, Wood and Sun – Natural Building, Local Style
“When we are able to successfully work with local ecologies to meet our needs, we do the Earth a better service. And we are becoming empowered in our own lives.”
DIY Solar Water Heater! – Solar Thermal COPPER COIL Water Heater!
“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 over 150F (water pasteurization temp) so it works to clear/kill any pathogens (if a non-municipal source is used). It’s super portable so it’s good for camping/off-grid/emergency as well as everyday use.