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Adobe Brick Calculator (With Your Own Dimensions)

ByErin Shine February 15, 2024February 17, 2025

Are you wondering how many adobe bricks you need to build an adobe wall? Our custom adobe brick calculator will give you the answer in a jiffy.

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How Much Do Engineered Beams Cost? Per Foot And Installation

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2024December 15, 2024

Are you planning a construction project and wondering how much engineered beams cost? This article explains the cost ranges you can expect for different types of engineered beams to help you get the best price.

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The Top 15 Eco-Friendly Green Buildings in Massachusetts

ByJim Pritchard February 1, 2024January 7, 2025

Our article of the Top 15 Eco-Friendly Green Buildings in Massachusetts will inspire you to incorporate green ideas into your own projects.

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Check Out These 23 Most Eco-Friendly Buildings on the Planet

ByJim Pritchard January 18, 2024June 1, 2025

Are you looking for inspiration for your next green building project? Read our article on the most eco-friendly buildings on the planet to see what’s possible.

A small earthbag home under construction in a field with green grass and exposed soil. The individual earthbags are visible and form two "turrets" joined by a slightly lower quasi-rectangular room. The windows are small and vary in shape from circular to rectangular. Across the top are the words "What Is an Earthbag Home? (Pros and Cons to Consider)" At the bottom is a cartoon image of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a yellow top looking puzzled and question marks around her head.

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What Is an Earthbag Home? (Pros and Cons to Consider)

ByJim Pritchard January 11, 2024August 20, 2024

Are you thinking of building an earthbag home but aren’t sure whether it’s the right choice for your project? This article lays out the pros and cons so you can decide

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The Top 15 Eco-Friendly Sustainable Buildings in Arizona

ByJim Pritchard January 4, 2024January 7, 2025

Our list of the Top 15 Eco-Friendly Sustainable Buildings in Arizona will inspire you to create an eco-friendly building of your own in the state, or elsewhere.

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The Top 15 Eco-Friendly Sustainable Buildings in Washington

ByJim Pritchard December 28, 2023January 7, 2025

If you need some inspiration for your next green building project, our list of the Top 15 Eco-Friendly Sustainable Buildings in Washington should give you a few ideas.

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10 Recycled Steel Myths – 10 Things You Thought Were True

ByJim Pritchard December 21, 2023October 14, 2024

Have you heard any of these recycled steel myths? If you’re unsure whether to believe a supposed fact or just want some ammunition to debunk a myth you’ve come across, this article has you covered.

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The Top 15 Eco-Friendly Sustainable Buildings in New Jersey

ByJim Pritchard December 7, 2023January 7, 2025

Looking for eco-building inspiration? This article gives a rundown of the top 15 eco-friendly sustainable buildings in New Jersey. Whether you live in the state or not, these buildings will inspire you to incorporate green building ideas into your next project.

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All About Earthbag Retaining Walls (Best Material to Use)

ByJim Pritchard November 30, 2023May 30, 2024

Earthbag retaining walls are a good way of stopping earth from slipping down a slope, but do you know how to make one? It might be easier than you think, and this article explains all.