Monthly Archives: February 2010

How to fix a Rocket Stove

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Brian (a.k.a Ziggy) recently reported on his blog that his rocket stove is not working. This is a handmade masonry heater he built by hand from cob, firebrick, and steel. It’s a very clever design that has the flu flowing … Continue reading →

Posted in How To | Tagged brian, dancing rabbit, ecovillage, kiln, masonry heater, rocket stove, stove, ziggy | 8 Comments

Casita in Arruda dos Vinhos by Plano B

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Michael Janzen

While this modern cabin looks like it was built with all new materials, it’s wasn’t. In fact it’s a bit of a Phoenix reborn from the ashes and uses many reclaimed building materials from a ruined building of the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged Arruda dos Vinhos, Plano B, portugal, reclaimed, recycled, sustainable architecture | 4 Comments

Small Living Journal – Issue 15 – Small Space Tricks

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Michael Janzen

The latest issue of Small Living Journal is now online and for this month’s issue we focused on Small Space Tricks for making the most out of tiny space living. There are four articles in this month’s issue including a … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged frugal living, interior design, living simply, small living journal, small space | 4 Comments