A sunny success story of an off-grid, did-it-themselves, homestead! Colin McCoy and Christine Reising share how they built their third solar and wind powered, earth-sheltered home. Become an online...
The early pioneers of straw bale building technology did not use frames within their walls, but relied on the strength of the bales and plaster to hold up the roof. Today's straw bale builders often...
The Mestels expand their solar family by installing a grid-intertied solar-electric system on their rented suburban home. Become an online member to view article.
Plug in these passive solar principles for a beautiful, energy efficient home. Ken Olson and Joe Schwartz tell you how to design a house that will keep you warm, save you money, and impress your...
The nuts and bolts of nuts and bolts — defining fasteners. Become an online member to view article.
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