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Cob garden wall built during a Yestermorrow cob class taught by Andy and Tim in 2006.

It is very easy to make nice corner shelves and nooks in a cob house. For this corner shelf we had to stab in some wooden steaks whilst the cob was wet. The steaks are pushed downwards in to the wa…

Cob houses, or earth homes in general, are so attuned to their surroundings, they are the ultimate expression of ecological design. With recent rises in lumber prices and increasing interest in natural and environmentally safe building practices, cob is enjoying a renaissance. Cob, meaning a lump or rounded mass, has been using the oldest, most …

This is such a cool idea! Adding a "fence" around your home with windows. Love the fountain too, and the gate

For this BB, you will build a cob sun trap!. - finished cob sun trap that meets the above requirements

Building the Cob and Green Roof Garden Wall – Part 4: The Cob and Reclaimed Sink Water Fountain – FRESH OFF THE COB

I found a goldmine of backyard garden wall photos today! I could very well be mistaken, but I don't think these were ever posted. The last t...

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…