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Essential articles, how to guides, and stories from builds across the country

Dive into step by step how to articles, code and permitting tips, materials sourcing, design strategies, and workshop updates. Whether you are dreaming, planning, or building, you will find practical answers and inspiration from the field.

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Timbo Scursso 12/26/25 Timbo Scursso 12/26/25

Financing a Straw Bale Home. What Lenders Look For and How to Prepare

Financing a straw bale home often stalls due to unfamiliarity, not performance. This article explains lender concerns and shows how preparation, language, and structure improve approval outcomes.

Andrew Morrison 5/21/16 Andrew Morrison 5/21/16

Easier Insurance and Lending for Straw Bale Homes

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 easy as getting insurance and lending on conventional homes yet, but we are making major headway.

Dainella Nartker 5/1/09 Dainella Nartker 5/1/09

Straw Bale Home Appraisal Tips

Getting a straw bale home appraisal is one of the harder aspects of construction. Why? Because there are not very many, if any, comparable sales of straw bale homes out there. So how do you jump this hurdle? There are a couple ways to do it.

Andrew Morrison 10/22/06 Andrew Morrison 10/22/06

Selling The Concept of a Straw Bale House: Top 6 Points

Do you want to build with bales but get confusion from other when you mention it? Learn tips on how to speak to others about straw bale construction.