Straw Bale House made by Single Mom for $50,000
I built my passive solar straw bale house with earthen plasters in 2000 for $50K (will most likely cost more today, depending on many factors). This is an overview of the house; it is extremely energy-efficient. My electric bills are about $35 per month.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Very well done, and congratulations on a beautiful home! $30 a mont electric bills sound pretty dang good to me!
April 9th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
This was just about the best youtube video I’ve ever seen (and I waste a LOT of time on youtube).
The information is crystal clear, well organized, highly sensible, and very much to the point.
This lady should teach construction trades and contracting and construction management.
April 9th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Excellent! Thx for uploading. Great video and flow too-good job and great house, blessings to you!
April 9th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Both gorgeous and amazing!
April 9th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
I admire very much what you have done.
You are now one of the very few that actually owns your home, free and clear.
It is very beautiful and worth all the hard work invested.
Thank you for sharing!
April 10th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Very beautiful and inspirational! Especially loved the beautiful zia on the outside!
April 10th, 2010 at 1:39 am
wow thanks strawlady…I just learnt somthing new.
April 10th, 2010 at 2:13 am
You are a rock star. I’m thinking of buying some land and erecting a straw bale house. As a woman, I wasn’t sure I was up to it. This is so inspirational!
April 10th, 2010 at 5:59 am
fanTAStic!! what a beautiful home u have created…
April 10th, 2010 at 6:37 am
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your home building process. It is inspiring to see what you have accomplished and then taken the time to show the path to others for nice affordable homes.
If we can do anything to help with your future projects, please let us know.
Best regards,
Nolan Scheid ( Mortarsprayer)