Social Websites. Social Networking (Websites) Dante's Bookmark Inferno. Somewhat organized. Further Sort. Alzheimer's information. Age Related Illnesses. Alzheimers. REVERSING YOUR ALZHEIMER’S?? Memory enhancement miracle? or not… I recently fielded an inquiry about a supposed memory enhancement supplement. i looked into it, and was exceptionally unimpressed with what i saw. so i’m going to blog it. the question was regarding a supplement called prevagen (apoaequorin 10 mg capsules), which claims to be “brain cell protection” with the following scientific basis: Prevagen contains a calcium-binding protein which interacts with calcium and regulates the actions that control the health of cells involved in learning, memory, focus and concentration*.
As we age, these protein levels diminish. Prevagen is a healthy supplement for your brain and works to replace these proteins and ensure optimal brain health. Nasa Earth science. Reconstruction. SuperHuman Technology. Eco-living! Design Resources. Folklore. FULL DISCLOSURE. History of Psychology. Weather modification. New Tech To Watch. Wind power. Alternative Energy. Prefabs. Pallet Houses. Plastic Bottle House. Mudbrick Construction. Micro Housing. Concrete Canvass Buildings. Cob Buildings. Container Architecture. Cordwood Buildings. Earthships 101 part I. Earthships 101 part II. Earth sheltering. Earth sheltering is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature.
Earth sheltering has become relatively more popular in modern times, especially among environmentalists and advocates of passive solar and sustainable architecture. Earth Sheltered. Earth Sheltered Homes "Another type of building is emerging: one that actually heals the scars of its own construction.
It conserves rainwater and fuel and it provides a habitat for creatures other than the human one. Maybe it will catch on, maybe it won't. We'll see. " - Malcolm Wells, 2002. The earth sheltered house uses the ground as insulating blanket which effectively protects it from temperature extremes, wind, rain and extreme weather events. Fifteen feet below ground the soil maintains a fairly constant temperature equal to the annual average temperature of the area's surface air. Eco Homes from the Earth: 7 Ways to DIY.
Wouldn’t it be nice to own your own green dream home, made with recycled and natural materials and packed with custom features?
Whether you’re an experienced builder or have never picked up a power tool in your life, you can build a natural eco-friendly home with user-friendly, low-cost materials like cob, cordwood, straw and the dirt and wood from your own land. These 7 natural building techniques produce beautiful homes with a small ecological footprint and tons of personality. Earthbag Home Costs. Article about the history of earthbag building. A Short History of Earthbag Building by Kelly Hart The idea of making walls by stacking bags of sand or earth has been around for at least a century.
Originally sand bags were used for flood control and military bunkers because they are easy to transport to where they need to be used, fast to assemble, inexpensive, and effective at their task of warding off both water and bullets. Triple Dome Survival Shelter « Earthbag House Plans. April 12, 2011 by Owen Geiger Triple Dome Survival Shelter (click to enlarge) Specifications: Three 16′ interior diameter domes with 603 sq. ft. interior, 3 sleeping lofts with 312 sq. ft., total 915 sq. ft. interior, one bedroom, one bath, Footprint: 38′ x 38′
How to Build Dirt Cheap Houses. The following list summarizes some of the potential savings from using natural building materials and alternative construction methods.
If you’re wondering why they’re not more widely used, it’s because contractors, banks, realtors and others in the housing industry make more profit from the current system. It’s up to you to get informed and switch to a sustainable lifestyle. Homes after Civilization / sweet little earthbag home. Earthbag Construction. EarthBag Homes - you're standing on the building materials... earthbag home Long sandbags are filled on-site and arranged in layers or as compressed coils.
Stabilizers such as cement, lime, or sodium carbonate may be added to an ideal mix of 70% sand, 30% clay. Image Search Results for earthbag homes. Tiny Earthbag Homes. Constructing an earthbag home is considered by many to be the most inexpensive method of building a home simply because the material is free and usually already onsite.
The major cost associated with earthbag homes are the bags used to hold the earth which makes up the structure. The most common type of bags used are solid-weave polypropylene. Low-Cost Multipurpose Minibuilding. One of the most practical structures on a small farmstead is a multi-purpose garden structure that can serve as a storage shed or cool pantry above ground, or as a root cellar or storm shelter below ground.
You can build this multipurpose structure for about $300 using earthbag construction (bags filled with earth and stacked like bricks). And the skills you learn by building the dome will serve you well if you plan to build a larger earthbag structure or even an earth home. This earthbag shed is 8 feet in diameter inside (about 11 feet outside) and approximately 8 feet high. Plans could be scaled up to create 10- to 16-foot diameter domes. Vertical Gardening / Farming. Agriculture / Gardening. Alternative Building Techniques. Wood Working. Ancient Egyptians Transported Large Objects over Wet Sand, Study Suggests. According to a new study published in the journal Physical Review Letters, ancient Egyptians used a simple trick to make it easier to transport heavy colossi and pyramid stones by sledge – they moistened the sand. Drawing of a wall painting from the tomb of Djehutihotep, a semi-feudal ruler of an Ancient Egyptian province, 1880 BC.
A person standing at the front of the sled is pouring water onto the sand. For the construction of the pyramids, ancient Egyptians had to transport heavy blocks of stone and large statues across the desert. They placed the heavy objects on a sledge that workers pulled over the sand. Vertical axis wind turbines. Recycle a phone book into a pen organizer. Spring is finally approaching, and with it comes a familiar sound… the thud of a new phone book landing on the front porch. Coffee Filter Roses. Back in my failed former days as a window dresser, I got some good advice from Tanja, the Grand Dame of the cosmetics department.
Originally from Romania, Tanja was widely renowned for her eyebrow waxing skills and had arrived at a point in her career when she only had to take one appointment a day, then happily dragged it out all afternoon. Most of the time was spent smoking and laughing and singing gypsy folk songs about beet salad, then more smoking and dispensing advice about important things like men, business, and unwanted hair. Of the many things I learned from Tanja, there are three golden nuggets that stand out; Never brush your teeth with blue toothpaste.Men with excessively bushy eyebrows are likely to cheat on their wives.Women will buy anything wrapped in roses.
Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial - Emmalee Elizabeth Design. I’ve had some requests to do a tutorial on the coffee filter roses I made for my wedding. So here it is. Like I said they really are easy once you get the hang of them. A bit of practice and you’ll have beautiful roses in no time. The supply list is simple. You will need: floral wire 22–24 gauge white cone shaped coffee filters floral tape scissors pen Petal template (Martha Stewart and Cassie Mae Chappell have a great one, click here to download it) Trace the petal patterns onto the coffee filters and cut them out.
Paper Mache Clay. Several years ago I developed a new recipe for a sculptural material I call “paper mache clay.” Www.stylemotivation. Home Decorating - Design And Ideas. Lighbulb to greenhouse. 20 Wine Bottle Projects You Can Start Anytime. Wine bottle crafts projects are truly unique, often materialized by DIY Enthusiasts around the world to save the planet just a little bit of energy and time. 23 Creative DIY Ideas For How To Reuse Plastic Bottles. ORGANISATION. Vertical Growing. Micro Gardening. Decluttering. Apartments / Design. Organising & DIY. Apartments. Urban gardening. Small space gardening. Small Space Living. Social & enterprising. Chamber of Commonwealth. Self Sufficiency. Serpents and worms. Free Energy: Myth or Reality? Water. Tiny House Afficianados. Presentations. ORGANIZING 1. Reconstruction.
Educational environment. Wind power. Co-housing. SuperHuman Technology. Warning signs. 12 Little Known Laws of Karma (That Will Change Your Life) The Eye of the Cat. Lilith. 120 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power. Sacred Geometry: drawing a Seed of Life. Test Yourself The tree of life Vesica piscis Secret Geometry. The revival of an ancient science. At the other end of the scientific spectrum of contemporary science an ancient science is being restored. Why the Hare? « Movement of the Spirit – the Optimum Path. Cymatics in the bible. Intro to the Mandala. END OF DAZE.