Dainella Nartker 5/27/24 Dainella Nartker 5/27/24

The Importance of Protecting Natural Plaster During Installation

The importance of protecting natural plaster while curing can't be over stated. It's not the same as conventional stucco. Here's the why and how-to for your projects!

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.

Dainella Nartker 5/7/24 Dainella Nartker 5/7/24

8 Gifts That Cost Nothing

Lean into creating more community and connection with these cost free gifts that can make an average day more meaningful.

Timbo Scursso 5/7/24 Timbo Scursso 5/7/24

Exterior Lime Finish Plaster Color Refresh

A demonstration of using a tile sponge to freshen up a color coat on a finished lime plaster wall of a straw bale house.

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.

Timbo Scursso 4/29/24 Timbo Scursso 4/29/24

How To Do A Plaster Stop In Straw Bale House Construction

Learn how to achieve a clean exterior look to the base of your straw bale house plaster in this Straw Bale Minute video.

Timbo Scursso 4/26/24 Timbo Scursso 4/26/24

Strawbale Construction - Avoiding Air Leaks with Plaster Stops

Learn how to prevent air gaps at interior wall junctions, or posts, connected to your strawbale walls in this Straw Bale Minute video.

Dainella Nartker 4/26/24 Dainella Nartker 4/26/24

Straw Houses - How To Protect Your Bales Before Construction

Protect your investment in quality bales for construction. Learn how to properly store bales before installation, includes stacking drawings.

Dainella Nartker 4/5/24 Dainella Nartker 4/5/24

Building on a Budget - Tips to Minimizing Construction Costs of a Straw Bale House

When building a custom home, it's important to know you can actually afford to build what you design. These tips will help you hit your target and build the straw bale home you have dreamed about without breaking the budget.