Cob houses are living proof that sustainable homes can be affordable, beautiful, and durable. These earthen structures stand the test of time, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape while leaving minimal environmental footprint. 🌱🏠 Who here has dreamt about building a Cob House of their own? Repost @offgridworld

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Several years ago I ran across an article on-line about Straw Bale (or Cob) construction for homes. Recently I have been delighted to see that these types of homes have gained quite a bit of popularity, with many Facebook pages dedicated to them and an endless selection of images on-line and around Pinterest. Straw Bale…

My birthday weekend was something I had been dreaming about for a while! I had scouted out this place about 4 years ago and told Brandon I really wanted to go one day. Earlier this year we were talking about birthdays and I happened to look up the availability ( which is usually ALWAYS booked up ) and MY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND WAS OPEN, I was soo happy so we booked the time right away. THE END! :)) I knew coming to this place I would NOT be disappointed and I sure wasn’t. We played around with…

How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses: Ever wonder how to build a simple home for very little money, without going into debt? The key is to use low-cost, locally available natural materials such earth, small diameter wood and straw to keep expenses to a minimum. The real fun is incorpora…

A cob house is an earthen building that uses a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and sometimes gravel. Cob house builders shape the mix by hand and let it dry

Even though I am busy building my own tiny house, I still find myself thinking about building a cob house… is that cheating on my tiny house?I have been coming back to cob houses again and again because I love the curves of cob walls, the organic feeling that the cob mix brings and the price is also very attractive. I have thought about building a cob house if in the future I decide I need more space if I get married or just want more space. #tinyhome #cobhouse #tinyliving