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Talking Through Straw Bale Walls
Whether you’ve ever tried to talk through a straw bale wall during construction or not, you’ll immediately see the value in this tip for simple and clear communication.
Whether you’ve ever tried to talk through a straw bale wall during construction or not, you’ll immediately see the value in this tip for simple and clear communication.
Baling with jumbo bales, by which I mean the REALLY large bales that require pretty substantial machinery to place, is possible. However, there are multiple considerations that need to be
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
Susan is the energetic, fun, and charismatic host of the Butler, MO workshop coming up May 5-11. Raised on a farm in Iowa, she grew up surrounded by animals, home
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
Planning to build your straw bale house with angular walls, instead of using common right angle intersections? This post will give you a simple, fast, and effective way to build
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
Water is enemy number 1 in straw bale construction. The good news is that with proper design and construction details, your straw bale house will stay dry and moisture issue
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
I know, I know…For most of you this is old information, BUT if there are any folks out there that still have a worry in their minds (and it’s OK
A myth lurks still that somehow running electrical wiring through straw bale walls is more dangerous than running it through a conventional wall system. That is complete nonsense and I’ll
“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
One of the most artistic expressions of a straw bale wall are the niches that are carved into it. I have laid out a step-by-step process for the most common
An insurance agent in New York State reached out asking for more straw bale homes to insure in the state. Very cool.
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
One of the most stunning aspects of a straw bale home is the shape that window and door openings take. These curves that bring so much joy and serenity can
I recently completed teaching a workshop in Meadville, Pennsylvania which once again reminded me of how much fun it is to build a house with my own two hands. In
Check out this short slideshow to view a beautiful Straw Bale Home in British Columbia, Canada
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
This is without a doubt the most common question I am asked about straw bale construction. The problem is that answering this question is not easy. In hopes of reaching
A consulting client recently asked me about the best practice is for removing rotten straw from an existing straw bale house. Whether you need to replace a small amount of
We heard from one of our readers, Mary, who had been struggling to get a bank loan for her straw bale construction build. She wrote to share the great news
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