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Touching the Earth Lightly

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 6, 2014 by Kelly HartFebruary 6, 2014

“Touching the Earth Lightly (TEL) is a call to action…that combines people, design and conservation. It expresses a relationship between humans and the earth based on custodianship, sensitivity and respect, that results in developments that have the least possible impact … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged DIY, green building, green design, low impact, natural building, poverty alleviation, self reliant, sustainable | 2 Replies

Jason’s Cordwood House

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 6, 2014 by Kelly HartJanuary 6, 2014

“Jason and Alayne discovered this great foundation that was built with a wise eye towards passive solar design and insulative walls. They are now building a home incorporating other smart features such as cordwood walls and a living roof which … Continue reading →

Posted in Design | Tagged cordwood, cordwood house, DIY, green building, green roof, low cost, natural building, self reliant, sustainable, The Farm | 2 Replies

Off-grid, handcrafted life on Oregon farm & workshop

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 1, 2013 by Kelly HartDecember 1, 2013

This is the full length video interview of Brian’s off-grid farm and Zen house that we featured the other day.

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Posted in General | Tagged DIY, farm, handcrafted, homestead, low cost, natural building, off grid, recycle, salvage, self reliant, sustainable | 1 Reply

America Needs Homesteading

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 10, 2013 by Kelly HartNovember 10, 2013

What do you think of this controversial idea? While it probably wouldn’t work as he proposes, the general idea of starting another homesteading program is just what this country needs in my opinion. It would transition people off government dependency … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged America, DIY, free land, homesteading, natural building, self reliant, self sufficient | 13 Replies

Families Who Change the World Documentary

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kelly HartNovember 9, 2013

Wow, I love hearing about fascinating projects like this. “Kind Natural Houses, We are Lucio and Anna, and along with our daughter Gaia we have started a documentary project that I hope you will enjoy…We are your followers, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged barter, change the world, documentary, natural building, self reliant, sustainable way of life | 1 Reply

Most Woodburning Stoves Will Soon Be Illegal

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 8, 2013 by Kelly HartOctober 8, 2013

“When you think of that little dream homestead in the woods, what does it include? Probably a well and septic system, a little stream bubbling nearby, a chicken coop, a sunroom for winter growing, and a cozy fire to curl … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged EPA, homestead, natural building, regulations, self reliant, self sufficient, sustainable, wood heating, wood stove, wood stove heating | 26 Replies

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