DIY Earthbag Dome Home
This interesting structure is an earthbag dome. Earthbags, sometimes called sandbags, were originally used by the military as protective shelters, or for flood control. The concept is also applied for creating housing. The strong walls are able to resist harsh weather, they’re fully fireproof, and they can withstand natural calamities like earthquakes, cyclones and even […]
The Transatron Project by Patrick Buckle
Having purchased a small vacant block of land I was keen to find an affordable and comfortable solution to make use of the beautiful mountain location and escape the city for weekends and holidays. After a career of building things to be delivered quickly and efficiently in theatre, I began a search for compact and […]
How To Build A Gypsy Wagon
Are you the kind of homeowner who’s always on the go? Then a mobile home is your best option. They’re very unique, affordable, and can be easily relocated whenever you wish to move. And if you’re after great savings, you can also build it yourself. Are you the kind of homeowner who’s always on the […]
From a Brass Sink to a Japanese Forest House
A couple years ago I found a neat little brass sink at the local recycle center. Enamored of shiny objects, I coveted it’s golden glow, entirely aware of the fact that I had no use for such a thing. I wandered around for an hour or so with it in my hand, looking at other […]