Jared “Cappie” Capp is the builder and designer behind Magnolia Network’s Building Outside the Lines, where he and his ...

Fire crews in Perth and Kinross have tackled two serious blazes in Errol and Auchterarder. Four appliances attended a fire at ...

“We really like Springfield,” said Todd Giatrelis, CEO of Durra Panel USA. He predicted 80 to 100 jobs. Giatrelis said he met ...

When it comes to energy efficiency, the people who design buildings and promote conservation have all sorts of insights and advice. But how do they apply that advice to their own homes? We asked ...

Greg Bossie jokes that negative ideas around building with straw starts in childhood. “We all grew up with the Three Little Pigs,” he said. “So people have a lot of misconceptions about the viability ...

Jon Clark has led EarthCraft Construction Design Build for 13 years, specializing in sustainable straw-bale construction methods. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and licensed general contractor in ...

During his 26 years with TVR, Inc., in Meridian, David Tully has held a myriad of positions, starting with chief operating officer, then moving into the role of estimator, then senior project manager ...

In this intriguing video, we explore the fate of bales of straw and cane when left unattended over time. Discover the natural processes that occur, from decomposition to habitat creation for various ...

Straw bale gardens work well for veggies, herbs, and flowers but not perennials or larger plants. Bales need to be conditions for at least 12 days with water and fertilizer before planting. Plant ...

In this age of hyper-capitalism, many people dream of moving completely "off the grid." This ideal stems from the desire to just enjoy living without the stresses or pressures that come from modern ...