Category Archives: Construction

Basics of a Debris Shelter

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kay

A debris hut is actually a structure constructed of found items which could consist of leaf matter, limbs, grasses and even snow. The walls are well insulated in order to protect an individual from cold temperatures as well as rain. …

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Alternative Building Materials and Methods

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Kay

LABOR SAVING DEVICE A mixer is an expensive piece of equipment that will make home building less labor intensive. Whether you are using concrete, papercrete, adobe, or cob, a mixer will help the task move along much more quickly. If you …

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Build-it-Yourself Homeowner Helps

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Kay

Building your own home is an option for people who own land, but lack the funds to have a ready home constructed. BUILD BELOW THE RADAR There are MANY MANY plans from many sources on how to build your own …

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