in search of the kiwi

Anaig is a specialist in clay renders and I have worked along side her on a couple of straw bale build projects.  Here was slightly differ...

With several failed attempts to engage an architect, I now have a good ‘un, or so he seems for now.  We’ve had two productive discussions ...

Annoyingly, most of the video footage we took is too long (large) to upload onto blogger and I don't have the software to edit it down....

It doesn't look much different from the last picture I posted about a month ago.  though now, it works.  All the parts for the chim...

Next task, to install the wood burning stove.  I’ve had it for ages and not been particularly concerned, it being a Godin, one of the most...

kitchen, dining corner   library, planning and tool area double doors with tools accessible from outside. (keeps the floor cleane...

I have guests coming.  Well, now that I write a family of five have just spent a great weekend with me, they camped and we ate, drank and...

Bertrand and Lionel returned as promised and laid a white carpet of felted geotextile membrane.  THis will stop the mud lifting through th...

No, not another holiday trip, though it has been quite a change of scenery.  I have been helping my friend Matty with his roundhouse.  It’...