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Surprising Material For Home Construction

May 20th, 2013 | By
Surprising Material For Home Construction

Off-the-grid living is revolutionary in the best sense of the word. To successfully break free from the chains of a society gone amiss, off-the-gridders must learn to step outside the box in their thinking and never miss a chance to live more independently, self-sufficiently, and according to their own standards of what is right and in harmony with God and nature. But surprisingly, many who choose to embrace this lifestyle never take the time to fully investigate alternative styles of home construction, preferring instead to stay safely ensconced in their own version of the timber-framed
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The Eleventh Hole

Dec 1st, 2012 | By

Hello folks. This is Bob Whitten, coming to you from beautiful, sunny Thomson, Illinois. I cut another hole in my house the other day. It is a big hole, and I’m pretty sure it’s in the right place, but you never know until everything is all back together. To date, I have cut eleven holes in our house, all for various reasons. I might add that five of the eleven holes were cut in the proper place on the first try. Five out of eleven isn’t too bad if you’re a baseball player. Five out
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How To Construct A Straw Bale Structure

Apr 30th, 2012 | By
How To Construct A Straw Bale Structure

It would never occur to most people to look for construction materials in a farmer’s field. But when wheat, oats, barley, rye, or rice are harvested, the fibrous plant husks left behind are not just a useless waste product. When these leftovers, known as straw, are tightly bundled up into bales, these plant remnants can
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A New Model for Efficient Homes

Jul 25th, 2011 | By
A New Model for Efficient Homes

In previous articles, we discussed building techniques that make the best use of alternative energy, including improvements to existing structures. As building technology improves, so does our ability to construct houses that require very minimal amounts of energy to provide a comfortable living environment. Unity College, an environmental college located in Maine, is constructing dormitory
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Underground Rooms for Survival

Apr 12th, 2010 | By
Underground Rooms for Survival

It’s no coincidence that we use the term “go to ground” when we speak of taking refuge in an emergency. The earth has always provided us with shelter and always will, if we know how to take advantage of it. In the modern world,
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