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
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
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
The primary place where both owner-builders and contractors fail when building a home is in the estimating of construction costs. Learn tips to help you avoid that pitfall.
As a owner-builder or contractor, you’ll need extensive knowledge of each site evaluation and what it means. There are some easy to forget details that might surprise you…
It is important that you fully understand what will be expected of you as you embark on the contracting of your home. It is easy to say that you want
The inclusion of straw bale construction in the International Residential Code (IRC) has made it easier to get insurance and lending for straw bale homes. It may not be as
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
Whether you are an accomplished builder or just starting out, this book will help define the myriad of details that a quality builder, contractor, sub contractor, consultant or any other
There is no question that the more elaborate your design, the more expensive it will be to build! BUT there are ways to find that balance to please both your
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
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
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