Dainella Nartker 5/16/24 Dainella Nartker 5/16/24

Straw Bale Construction - How to Retie Bales to Custom Sizes

Retying straw bales is one of the most important skills to be proficient in on a straw bale construction job site. Learn how in these 3 short videos. Includes close-ups of tying Bale Knot, aka Miller's Knot.

Timbo Scursso 5/2/24 Timbo Scursso 5/2/24

5 Essential Straw Bale Construction Tools

Some tools make a job WAY more efficient, effective, and enjoyable than others. Learn 5 essential straw bale construction tools crucial for success in building better with bales.

Dainella Nartker 3/13/24 Dainella Nartker 3/13/24

Meet The Hosts - Missoula MT 2024

Meet the 2024 Missoula, Montana Workshop Hosts - Timber framing with Strawbale Wrap Wall System

Dainella Nartker 1/20/24 Dainella Nartker 1/20/24

Off-Grid Living: 5 Advantages of Straw Bale Housing

Not all people who build straw bale homes build them off the grid, and not all people living off the grid do so in straw bale housing. But the two are as powerful a combo as peanut butter and jelly for many reasons! We’ll share five of our favorites, but first things first. Just what do we mean by ‘off-grid living’?

Dainella Nartker 10/28/23 Dainella Nartker 10/28/23

Building Codes: Getting Approval for Straw Bale Homes

You're on the verge of building your dream home with straw bale construction. You're excited, but questions loom: Will it pass inspection? Does the design meet local codes? What's the correct code for your area?