My list of resources.
The Mud Home is ad-free and independent, completely supported by donations. My recommendations are based on my own personal use (or creation) of these resources.
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EARTHBAG BUILDING TOOLKIT
Mud Home Earthbag Posts
The Natural Building Blog
This is probably the top online resource for earthbag building. Pretty much any question related to earthbag is answered in this prolific blog or its sister site, Earthbagbuilding.com. Cal Earth Institute (California) If you want to see earthbag in the flesh, or take part in a course, Cal Earth is a US based centre dedicated to earthbag building. Earthbag Building, the Tools and Tricks of the Trade. Don't start a build without this book. Mud Ball I also recommend my true earthbag building story as part of your earthbagging toolkit. It's primarily humorous adventure, but will give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of real life challenges when building an earthbag house for yourself. How bad can you be, eh? 
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NATURAL BUILDING TECHNIQUES
Mud Home Natural Building
The Last Straw
Amazingly detailed blog about all things straw bale and earth plaster. The Year of Mud Ziggy has plenty of super natural building posts you can browse. Build Naturally with Sigi Koko For earthplaster and strawbale expertise, Sigi's Facebook page and website are the place to go. Uncle Mud A great resource for all things muddy, especially rocket stoves and cob ovens! Tiny Farm Lab Newsletter Without a doubt the loveliest, most interesting natural builder newsletter I get in my inbox. Join Raghav and Ansh at the Tiny Farm Lab. Talking Natural Homes Forum A useful free forum for natural builders. The Private Mud Home Facebook Group
If you'd like a sympathetic, helpful community without the jostling egos, this is for you. For just $15 a month, I offer advice in my private closed Facebook group. To join that group, just become a Patron at the Mud Rock level.
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INSPIRATION, SUSTAINABLE LIVING, AND OFF-GRID
Mud Home Tiny Off Grid Posts
The Abundant Edge Podcast
Oliver Goshey's podcast is definitely the best in the business right now. He's a meticulous and thorough interviewer. Ask me how I know:) Permaculture Magazine For permaculture and sustainable posts. Portugal From Scratch If you're looking for land on a budget, and want some hard figures and hands-on tips for surviving out of The System, Kirsty's blog is very informative. The Mud Home Off-Grid Roadmap 
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My Best Resource?
Since 2017 I've been posting how-to articles, PDFs, videos of my own builds, and answering questions for those supporting The Mud Home on Patreon. For a VERY modest contribution you can ask me questions, and gain access to a massive bank of material.
