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The Contrary Farmer

June 3, 2022April 29, 2012 by Owen Geiger

It Pays to Stay Home by Gene Logsdon “One of the unsung advantages of being in love with a garden or a farm is that the lover doesn’t mind staying home and by doing so, saving gobs of money. In fact most of us land lovers much prefer to stay home. A back forty even … Read more

Blue Vinyl Video

June 3, 2022April 25, 2012 by Owen Geiger

“A critics’ darling at film festivals across the globe and Winner of the Excellence in Cinematography Award at Sundance, BLUE VINYL is a deeply personal and frighteningly vital exposé that has been applauded as “funny and irreverent…one of Sundance’s best documentaries!” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times).

New Earthbag Videos

June 3, 2022April 24, 2012 by Owen Geiger

Earthbag Building / Superadobe / Rammed Earth

Millions of Americans Are ‘Squatting’ in Own Homes

June 3, 2022April 20, 2012 by Owen Geiger

The focus of our blog is on low cost, low tech housing solutions. But sometimes it’s good to stop and look at what’s happening in society. Even though I read about the economy every day, this article about the true rate of foreclosure is still shocking. Who wouldn’t be moved by what’s going on? Due to financial hardship, more people are investigating lower cost DIY housing alternatives such as earthbag building, straw bale construction, adobe and pole building.

Arched Doors

June 3, 2022April 20, 2012 by Owen Geiger

Welcome your guests with unique and beautiful arched entry doors. Arched entry doors can make a stunning addition to your home. Options include many different kinds of wood, carvings, panel designs, colors, sidelights, hardware, clear or stained glass, and metal grillwork.

Reasons to Escape the Matrix

June 3, 2022April 18, 2012 by Owen Geiger

Most of our blog posts focus on one narrow topic. From time to time it’s good to look at the bigger picture and summarize the most important reasons for breaking free of the system. It’s all about creating a better life.

– Build your own home with sustainable materials to save tens of thousands of dollars and help protect the environment.
– Opportunity to live debt free and simplify your life. This not only saves you money, it frees up spare time so you can do the things you really want and **Be Happier**.