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Simplify the Installation of Roofing Felt Behind Your Plaster
I wanted to share a few great tips to simplify the installation of the roofing felt needed on wood that lies behind your plaster. As you know (or may be
I wanted to share a few great tips to simplify the installation of the roofing felt needed on wood that lies behind your plaster. As you know (or may be
As a follow up to previous announcements by Arkin Tilt Architects (ATA) that they intend to offer a selection of their plans for free to California wildfire victims, I am
It’s obvious that they are differences between a straw bale house and conventional homes. What is not so apparent are the differences encountered during the construction process. For example, the
I spoke with David Arkin about the incredibly generous and caring offer that he and is wife Anni Tilt are making for those people who lost their homes in the
When is a straw bale house not green? A straw bale house isn’t green because the wall system is only one part of a bigger system, and a small part
Many of you know that our friend Curtis has been selling some delicious lime putty in Wichita, Kansas. He is now down to his final drums of lime putty for
I was invited to Colorado Springs to give a TEDx talk on tiny house living, living within one’s means, and living a deliberate life that supports one’s joy and wellness.
For those of you who have been curious what it will take to help straw bale homes become more mainstream, this may be a part of the answer. David Arkin
Looking for straw bales? I recently met a bale broker who can deliver quality straw bales across the US. He works with over 120 farms and many trucking companies to
Last year’s straw bale construction workshop season started with a huge project: the 5300 SF Eco Learning Center at Ferncliff outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. Check out some mind-numbing facts
For those of you who support the important work of protecting the Earth, this is a subject close to home for me. The bakery that is mentioned in the video
Did you know that there is an International Straw Bale Registry? Just a quick note to remind those of you who have built a straw bale house to register that
The Last Straw is coming back to print. Please take a few minutes to read the information and see how you can help.
Here in the US (and in many other countries), straw bale construction is pretty widely accepted. There are supporting building codes, resources and products sold in English. But this is
“As you reach forward with one hand, accept the advice of those who have gone before you, and in the same manner reach back with the other hand to those
This post below was written for us by our friend Scott Allison. As we all know, straw has multiple uses and this is a pretty easy/economical/functional use for bales. This
We would like to introduce you to one of our readers, Tim, and to share with you a letter he recently sent us. Tim is a pilot flying in Afghanistan
It’s not everyday that people come together and build with each other. Not in these “modern times” at least; however, that is precisely what happened this last week outside of
THE HOUSE THAT JACK (AND NANCIE, AND THE KIDS, AND THE FATHER, AND THE NEIGHBORS) BUILT “When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person
Ferncliff Camp is a special place. Located just a few miles outside of Little Rock, Arkansas, this beautiful 1,200 acre learning center has been a gathering place for youth and
I am not one who lives from a place of fear or who likes to offer it as a motivation to others. Personally, I think that is a poor way
Gabriella and I are so grateful for all of you who support what we do. We often sit with each other and reflect on our lives and the support we
Here’s a different look at today, as many want to call it the end of the world. I believe it closer to a beginning than an end.
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.
– Albert Schweitzer
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