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wofati and earth berm

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greenhouses

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composting toilet

toilet paper alternative- wash with water

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Rainwater collection to supplement public water

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cob

double chamber cob oven plans - download

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My Underground house build

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fencing

Help me design my living fence

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wofati and earth berm

Ant Wofati Progression

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tiny house

Here Is Our Micro-Homestead. Enjoy.

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fencing

junkpole fence: freaky cheap chicken/deer fence made from wood typically thrown away

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natural building

french drain pipe - not for water from above?

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woodworking

best wood for a wooden spoon

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wofati and earth berm

The $50 and Up Underground House Book by Mike Oehler - digital download

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greenhouses

New Greenhouse build with thermal mass storage; air-to-water heat exchange system

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wofati and earth berm

wofati eco building

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greenhouses

Please help: Rocket Stove in greenhouse does not work

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Mike's passive solar greenhouse design/build

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earthship

Is using used tires dangerous for health / nature?

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cob

Dale's cob house, in the Philippines

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passive solar

Solar Dehydrator Plans - Combo Package download

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aquaponics

New Aquaponics Series from Jack Spirko

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stone work

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Cheapest green house builds? Gardening shouldn't cost money

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roundwood and timber framing

James' log cabin build

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rainwater catchment

Waynes rainwater harvest start to finish

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rainwater catchment

water for the future: capturing seasonal rainfall for future generations

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tiny house

Is it time for an Off grid Property Owners Association?

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tiny house

Fertilizer on our Tiny Home

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fencing

Creative fence idea, will it work?

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natural building

wonky joists

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roundwood and timber framing

Log Cabin Day: Jun 25

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wofati and earth berm

Looking for Noise Barrier Ideas

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rainwater catchment

Hugel-Chinampas, now with duckoponic swales

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natural building

Maintaining a "modern" home with natural building?

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roundwood and timber framing

What do you wish your home had, and what do you love in your home?

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stone work

Tony, the 90 year old stone builder.

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Outbuildings, sheds and portable shelters...

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DIY Rammed Earth Home with 2-3 People

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natural building

fleece scrap fabric as insulation?

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finishes

Fun with Stucco lath - sculpted faucet cover

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natural building

Biochar as thermal insulation

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natural building

Maintaining a "modern" home with natural building?

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aquaponics

Where Should CHINAMPAS Go in the Forums?

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roundwood and timber framing

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earthen floor

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earthen floor

Earthen Floor Idea for over Wood Subfloor?

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rainwater catchment

Well that's disappointing.

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rainwater catchment

Looking for rainwater catchment ideas & inspiration!

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finishes

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Ferrocement Bath Tub

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greenhouses

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roundwood and timber framing

Designing a Better Compact Barn

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earthship

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cob

Cob Garage

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finishes

Clay Plaster on new Drywall

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natural building

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natural building

certificates/trades

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finishes

Volunteer to help you with you mosaic art project

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composting toilet

sawdust kitty litter

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I built a Cinva-Ram CEB press, and I made it easier for you to build one too!

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stone work

How hot can a red brick get?

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tiny house

we finally have a HOME for our HOMESTEAD - 800sqft house is delivered!

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tiny house

Tiny Home Parking Pad Size?

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grey water

What is the simplest, cheapest greywater setup you can think of?

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grey water

Filtering tap water: does it need filtering and (if yes) what kind of filter?

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fencing

Setting fence posts into chalk subsoil?

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plumbing

Ram pump on a creek that has little to no drop?

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natural building

Flexible System for Small Farm Buildings

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cob

Understanding thermal mass

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natural building

Flying to Seattle!

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natural building

Raw Earth Walls? (Pure dugout house?)

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natural building

Japanese wood joinery workshop

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tiny house

Temporary inexpensive housing while I build my house?

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