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During my reading, earth bermed seemed the way to go. Maybe I will just build another log cabin and call it good enough. I have more experience here than in hobbit holes. Thanks for the advice...

Anyone have any experience with earth covered homes? I have been researching waterproofing and there are a number of options. Iwll take any advice on this one.

I am headed to Montana to look at some properties and if I find something I like, I have one more house in me to build. It will include a front porch with a rocking chair...

I work because it is the only thing I know. I was raised with the old Protestant work ethic and will probably do so until I drop...

Just some thoughts...use drip irrigation for the plants and sprinklers for the lawn... If the crete is thick enough, you can angle the pour which I assume is for water run off and need not be much of an angle...solar is good for minimum lighting...I wouldn't pour directly against the fence...

Try this for starters...Earth For Energy - How To Build a Solar Panel Step-by-Step

I grew up with a wood stove and until recently, continued to do so. Yes, it is worth it if: you have a supply of wood to burn without buying it. We had our own trees and split our own wood. We usually put up 6 to 8 cord for the winter. Burning wood warms you three times. Once, when you cut...

Hope they are just 16's.....

Wanted to say hello and looking forward to reading all the forums/comments. I have a bit of experience in new home construction and home rehad. Spent a number of years flipping homes until the marker bottomed out. I do have one more to build and will be headed to Montana to find the right spot...