@Our Self-Reliant Life
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Off-grid homesteading, water harvesting, solar energy, and self-sufficient living techniques.
13 videos in Shelter
Lime Plastering an Earthbag Dome: Materials, Technique, and Lessons Learned
Twenty-eight-minute walkthrough of lime-plaster application on an earthbag dome structure, covering material selection, application steps, and real-world problems encountered.
Can Lime Plaster Actually Cool a House? We Tested it in the Desert
26-minute field test of lime plaster's cooling performance in desert conditions, with results and practical application guidance for off-grid passive thermal management.
Protecting an Earthbag Dome Plaster with Lime Wash
24-minute walkthrough on lime-washing earthbag dome plaster for weather protection and durability in off-grid construction.
Natural Plaster Durability: One Technique for Long-Lasting Finishes
Thirty-minute walkthrough on a specific technique for making natural plaster more durable and weather-resistant over years of exposure.
Fierce Monsoon Storms Test New Lime Plaster on Our Earthbag Dome
21-minute walkthrough of lime plaster performance on an earthbag dome structure during heavy monsoon weather, including application technique and durability observations.
Our First Lime Render Failed (Fixing Our Earthbag Dome)
Twenty-six minutes troubleshooting a failed lime render on an earthbag dome: what went wrong, how to diagnose it, and step-by-step repairs using natural building materials.
Can an Earthbag Dome Survive an Earthquake?
23-minute exploration of earthbag dome structural resilience during seismic events, with practical design considerations for off-grid shelter durability.
Roof Repairs are Expensive! We Do This Instead
25-minute walkthrough of DIY roof maintenance and repair techniques for off-grid homeowners, covering cost-effective alternatives to professional contractors.
We Speed Ran 30 Days of Heavy Cob Work
Time-lapse documentation of 30 days of cob wall construction work on an off-grid homestead, condensed into a 26-minute walkthrough.
Building a Wire and Straw Wall for Under $30 in 3 Hours
Step-by-step demonstration of constructing an insulated straw-and-wire wall panel on a budget, applicable to outbuildings, animal shelters, or emergency shelter upgrades.
We Used Beeswax to Make an Earthen Floor 100% Waterproof
25-minute walkthrough of waterproofing earthen floors using beeswax, from preparation through application and durability testing.
How To Make An Earthen Floor Durable and Water Resistant
24-minute walkthrough on building and treating earthen floors for durability and moisture resistance in off-grid homes.
Massive Home Build Progress + Transforming the Dome Exterior
36-minute walkthrough of off-grid home construction progress, focusing on dome structure exterior finishing and site development.