In 2016, I moved to California to build a “palletable cobin” — a cabin built with heat-treated pallets, insulated with straw, and covered with cob. I wanted a durable, well-insulated tiny cob house ...

Thanksgiving originated as a day to give thanks for the Pilgrims’ plentiful harvest. Corn is traditionally considered to be a part of their harvest. So this year, let’s celebrate the harvest and give ...

How do you know when you have added enough straw and your mix is done? As you add straw, you should be able to feel the consistency of the mix changing under your feet. Suddenly it will reach a point ...