Shannon Adrian

We all know that potatoes are a staple of the American diet, and they are just as important across the rest of the world. According to the International Potato Center, …

20 miles off the coast of Maine on an off-the-grid island, journalist Bruce Porter built this gorgeous little cabin with the help of his architectural designer daughter, Alex.   It took …

If you’re looking for a really unique idea for a kids’ playhouse, check out this adorable cob house by Adam (ghettocottage) on Instructables. Built in California where summers are scorching …

We are always on the lookout for DIY projects that use recycled materials, and pallets are usually among some of the coolest projects we come across.   Here is an …

With rising awareness of the expense and huge environmental impact associated with modern construction, people are making a big move toward natural, environmentally-friendly building practices. Cob construction is a great example …

Several years ago, Dennis McClung and his family started Garden Pool, a blog to document the conversion of their old backyard swimming pool into a food-producing greenhouse.   Garden Pool has …

When Charlie and his partner, Megan, began building this stunning timber and cob home on Charlie’s parents’ land in Wales, they never imaged they would end up being ordered by …

This little home on wheels was beautifully designed by students at Yestermorrow Design School in Warren, Vermont. It is another great example of how a small scale house can have …

Want to grow a garden but have limited space? No problem! When you grow a garden vertically, the sky truly is the limit!  There are many amazing, innovative ideas out …

Who says you can’t have an abundant garden in a tiny yard? Houzz forum user Ben (bencjedi) shows exactly how he uses buckets, raised block beds, and a livestock panel to …