Mold Spores in Straw Bale Homes
I recently heard that some, if not all, straw and hay out of the Pacific Northwest has a mold spore in it. The question that accompanied this information is how to counter act the affects of the mold...
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Recent Radio Show
I was recently invited to be a guest on the Jefferson Exchange, a popular morning talk show here in Oregon and California to discuss straw bale construction. The program is an hour long and covers many...
View ArticleTen Tough Questions Answered
I recently asked a bunch of you to send me your toughest straw bale question. I had about 200 people answer the call and I thank you for writing in. Below are the answers to the top ten of those...
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Conversations on a Plane
Gabriella and I have noticed a recent surge in new subscribers to StrawBale.com and many who have signed up have contacted us to let us know they are brand new to the world of straw bale construction....
View ArticleDebunking the Rodent Myth
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 if you do!) about straw bale houses and rodent...
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Repairing Water Damaged Straw Bale Walls
Repairing water damage in straw bale walls is a skill that is not required very often, especially in well built homes; however, even with the best construction practices, water damage can happen. If it...
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Building Permits
As many of you know from my previous posts, I am a big fan of building permits. I know that sounds weird since so many builders and architects have horror stories about working with building...
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A Great Use for Leftover Natural Hydraulic Lime
Anyone who has ever built a straw bale home and ordered their plaster from an outside company may be on the look out for a great use for leftover Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) plaster. It’s not unusual...
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The Cost of Straw Bale Construction
When people talk about the cost of straw bale construction, they often get things a bit muddled up. On one side of the equation, there are those who say a straw bale house only costs nine cents to...
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How 2 Build Green: The Sustainability Podcast
I was recently interviewed for How 2 Build Green: The Sustainability Podcast by Adam Fries, the podcast’s host and creator. It was a lot of fun and though I had a pretty serious head cold at the time,...
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An Expert’s Discussion of Lime
I recently asked my friend Michel Couvreux of TransMineral, USA to write a guest piece about lime and the many confusing aspects of choosing and/or working with the right material for a straw bale...
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The Power of Education – A 15 Question Test
HANDS-ON EDUCATION: the best way to learn The power of education is huge in all walks of life. It may sound obvious, but learning how to build a house, of any kind but especially a straw bale house, is...
View ArticleTen Tough Questions Answered
I recently asked a bunch of you to send me your toughest straw bale question. I had about 200 people answer the call and I thank you for writing in. Below are the answers to the top ten of those...
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Conversations on a Plane
Gabriella and I have noticed a recent surge in new subscribers to StrawBale.com and many who have signed up have contacted us to let us know they are brand new to the world of straw bale construction....
View ArticleDebunking the Rodent Myth
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 if you do!) about straw bale houses and rodent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Repairing Water Damaged Straw Bale Walls
Repairing water damage in straw bale walls is a skill that is not required very often, especially in well built homes; however, even with the best construction practices, water damage can happen. If it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Building Permits
As many of you know from my previous posts, I am a big fan of building permits. I know that sounds weird since so many builders and architects have horror stories about working with building...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Great Use for Leftover Natural Hydraulic Lime
Anyone who has ever built a straw bale home and ordered their plaster from an outside company may be on the look out for a great use for leftover Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) plaster. It’s not unusual...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Cost of Straw Bale Construction
When people talk about the cost of straw bale construction, they often get things a bit muddled up. On one side of the equation, there are those who say a straw bale house only costs nine cents to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How 2 Build Green: The Sustainability Podcast
I was recently interviewed for How 2 Build Green: The Sustainability Podcast by Adam Fries, the podcast’s host and creator. It was a lot of fun and though I had a pretty serious head cold at the time,...
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