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Rice Hulls for Insulation

I’ve mentioned using rice hulls for use as insulaton.  They are definitely worth consideration. The biggest negative that I can see is handling.  When compared to bagged cellulose, the cost to package rice hulls in neat little bags is too … Continue reading

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Cash for Cabins?? Is that a Possibility?

“Green” is a whole life style, not just solar panels on the roof and driving a hybrid car. It all starts with common sense, eating right, living clean and using what works most efficiently. Using only what you need; not … Continue reading

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Tom’s Straw House — Where Alternatives Team Up

Tom Arth,  Howell County, Missouri, had been thinking about strawbale houses before the grant program from HUD through Top of the Ozarks RC&D Inc. in Houston, Mo. was introduced to the area. When he learned of the availability of the … Continue reading

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