Amazing Couple Builds the Applegate Cottage on Whidbey Island
I met Paul and Sara in 2015, long before they moved into their very own Applegate Cottage, at my seven-day, hands-on workshop in La Grande, Oregon and was immediately struck
I met Paul and Sara in 2015, long before they moved into their very own Applegate Cottage, at my seven-day, hands-on workshop in La Grande, Oregon and was immediately struck
“…My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow’s
It’s not every day that I suggest that tens of thousands of people tell me what to do. After all, I try hard to stay ahead of the game and
When most people think about building a straw bale house, they might not think about changing the world. That’s exactly what’s possible though, and on more levels than you may
Before I head out to Oklahoma to teach, I wanted to give you all a chance to learn a little about the workshop hosts.
If you’re living life like most people, you’re missing out on the actual experience of life and the joy it brings. Stop wasting time and start living by learning the
Enjoying your straw bale build is something that many people simply assume will happen. They believe that since they’re really excited about the idea of building their straw bale home that their
Hiring the right contractor for your straw bale construction project could be the most important decision you make along the path to creating your new home. This decision is more
This is a must watch if you are interested in attending a straw bale workshop. The video really sums up the workshop experience and the potential for life changing relationships
Learn the key points and methods for positive communication with your neighbors before and during construction to minimize complaints, time delays, and other issues.
The importance of tool organization on a job site can be overstated. This is true for owner builders and professionals alike.
Ever wonder what one of our straw bale workshops is like? This video will give you a taste. For starters, we have a ton of fun, learn mountains of information,
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 people talk about the cost of straw bale construction, they often get things a bit muddled up. They either come in way too low or way too high. Let’s
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
I’m happy to announce that we completed another great week of hard work and fun at the La Grande, Oregon straw bale workshop. With a large group of dynamic and
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
Gabriella and I have noticed a recent surge in new subscribers and many who have contacted us to let us know they are brand new to the world of straw
If anyone ever wondered if living tiny is possible while living in a straw bale structure, wonder no more. There are several options available to you and your imagination is
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
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.
– Albert Schweitzer
As Thailand is a large rice producer, with up to 2 crops per year in the north, there was a lot of rice straw left standing in the fields after
Frank and Lorraine are the charismatic and wonderfully entertaining hosts for the Culyer, NY September 12-18, 2012 workshop. We spent some time on the phone and I was instantly captivated
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