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Constructing a plaster and straw bale house is an eco-friendly and low-cost way to make a house. In fact, a straw bale house is a house, which can last for many years. Aside from being cheap to maintain, it is also energy efficient.Below are some of the things to note when building a straw bale house: Create a PlanHow small or big do you want to build? Have you thought of the rooms you like to build? Where are the doors and windows going to go? What are the services you like? Consider creatin …

Farm and hobby are two words that people don’t often associate with each other. After all, the mere mention of farm will make you instantly conjure images of hard work and labor way before sunrise. Everyone has heard stories of hardships because of inclement weather destroying crops. And yes, things can go wrong, it will take some work and some time. However, even if farm life might not be easy, you can expect years of joy and satisfaction from having your own hobby farm. After all, you can …

Dubbed as the Lone Star State, Texas offers many good reasons why this is a great choice for people who want to have the best living experience. Whether you are after a strong economy, tons of activities, ideal climate, or you simply want to live in excitement, you can be sure that Texas has it all ready for you.Check out the top 10 places for best living in Texas. 1. AustinAside from the official slogan “Live Music Capital of the World," Texas’ state capital Austin also have “Keep Austin W …

If you are here, you may be thinking about using a catchment tank for your home. Most people can't imagine not having city water and don't have to think about it till the bill comes. But times are changing, with the advancement of technology living in areas without city water isn't unheard of. This is common for a lot of people in Hilo, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Mexico and many other parts of the world. It's also used in desert areas, remote living areas and of course tropical jungle areas with lots o …

So you want to clear your land, improve the area and make home your own creation. But clearing land can be a huge job depending on the task ahead of you. Sizing up the situation will be your first few steps to figuring this out. But to do so, some major things need to be factored in first. And this should be long before you even plan the real work at hand. But, have no fear, grooming your land can greatly up the value of your land. It is highly worth it and usually …