- the builder that I am most likely going to go with for a strawbale house Awesome, thanks for sharing oldschool!

sorry being lazy again Oldschool, thanks for all those links! I haven't had time to get through them all yet, but I really appreciate you taking the...

livetopreppreptolive : see the recent post on this site , and brochure about natural building with some contacts.Several of these are acquaintances of...

I've read a couple books on the subject. Many straw bale structures utilize a wood or steel frame and use the bails for the walls within the structur...

All depends on your local jurisdiction. In our area accessory buildings do not require a building permit or inspections. Limitations are only placed...

I would definitely be interested in hearing and seeing the process. Be sure to keep us updated!

I agree with Entrop, don't buy used. I found Ebay has a great selection of gas masks and filters. I personally bought mine with a sealed packaged NB...

Welcome to the forum sbasacco!

Thanks for the congrats on the baby. It's definitely going to add another element to all the prepping. I'm definitely going to slow down and take a ...

Sweet! Even better!

I have the Eton Solar Powered Scorpion That I purchased from Amazon.com for $44.00 This emergency radio kicks ass. It is very durable with a splashpr...

Good idea, I'll have to acquire some. I also thought of getting a can or two of run flat. That way it will get me to a service station.

Thanks for the tips Entropy!I haven't hand any answers handed to me as of yet. I've been doing this for 6months-1 year now, and have yet to find like...

I keep a roadside emergency bag and two get home bags, one for the wife and one for me.The G.H.B.'s have the followingwater, MRE's, waterproof matches...