Cheap or Free Building Materials

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There are so many great ways to save money on building supplies. Here are seven ways to save money on building supplies when building your home as an owner-builder (that you might not have considered). Also great for those building sheds, workshops, coops, and more!

What is the difference between cob and straw bale building? Good question – we get it a lot! We assume you want a comparison of building method, insulation, and function/wear. There are …

When building or remodeling a home, the cost of materials can become staggering. As hard woods become more scarce, the price skyrockets, and the price for most other items continues to steadily rise.

En el artículo de hoy voy a hablar del hempcrete, un material que descubrí hace más o menos un año, durante mi estancia en Holanda realizando el PFG. Se trata de un material verde muy ecológico y r…

You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

In the past two months we've saved over $15,000 by finding reclaimed building materials for use on our homestead. Here's how we did it and how you can too!

You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

Learn How To Give Your Home That Hempy Feel By Anndrea Hermann Ever thought of building, with your own hands, an off-the-grid home made of hemp which

One of hemp’s most innovative and applicable uses today is in building materials sector. Hemp can be used for all sorts of building materials, replacing or supplementing traditional materials including wood and concrete. There are a wider range of products, but the most important categories are: Hempcrete, Insulation, and Particle Board.

by Tom Woolley Ed Note: More in-depth information on hemp lime will be in Issue #64 due out in July. When Rachel Bevan and I did the research that led to...