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What Still Makes Our Straw Bale Workshops Special
Our week long, hands on straw bale workshops still change lives. See how people, shared work, and simple joy make learning stick. Find a week that fits you.
Protecting Your Straw Bale Home from Weather
Water damage is the worst enemy of bale construction and is protected against it with the utmost attention. There are several ways to deal with water issues…
What I Learned About Community at the Bellingham Workshop
See inside the 2025 Bellingham, WA workshop and watch the magic unfold.
The Next Chapter in Our Story
Today, we’re excited to share a new chapter in the story of StrawBale.com—one that feels both like a natural next step and the culmination of years of passion, dedication, and straw in surprising places.
How to Plaster Overhead in a Straw House
Plastering bale window and door wells on a straw house can be challenging, but the end result is beautiful. Learn some important tips on how to do it in this article.
Foundations for Straw Bale houses - Tip to Save Your Concrete Stakes
Concrete stakes are essential to just about any foundation project. In fact, they are used on almost all concrete projects that a home owner is likely to encounter. Learn how to save your costly stakes…
Plastering Straw Bale Houses Without Mesh: Pros and Cons
When using earthen or lime plasters on bale walls for straw houses, it is not necessary to use any mesh. But, there are some considerations; learn more here.
Taos, NM Straw Bale Construction Hands-on Workshop
See videos from the 2025 Taos NM workshop and watch the build happen!
Straw Bale Houses and Vapor Barriers: What to Know
House wrap can protect straw-bale walls only if it allows for permeability. In this updated guide, we explain when a vapor-open WRB makes sense, where a rain screen provides added protection, and why lime or clay plaster remains the most effective first defense.
What To Do With Leftover Straw? - Straw Bale Gardening Ideas and More
Wondering what to do with old, wet bales and the loose straw created during your home’s construction? Here’s how to put it to good use.
What Type of Mesh to Use in a Straw House Build?
When building, the question of what type of mesh to use in a straw bale build is a big one. Learn more about options here.