A published author, full time blogger, and entrepreneur; Ryan Mitchell has been building exciting things all his life. His entrepreneurial ventures have been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Forbes, Associated Press, and many other outlets. In 2009 … Continue reading →
Since TSP announced the original Permaethos Model, Rob Kish has been working to make it a reality- with a few twists. He is a Manufacturing Engineer Technician for a medical equipment manufacturer and uses Permaculture troubleshooting methodology in an industry … Continue reading →
Chuck (Uzi4U2 on the TSP forum) has built a cabin from shipping containers in the northern Ozarks of Missouri. He spent 15 years in the Marine Corps as an NBC specialist and then Chief Warrant Officer. Chuck served in Dessert … Continue reading →
When Melanie Sorrentino and her husband was 26 & and 24 respectively they saved $24,000 in 18 months. This was while her husband was making $10 an hour and she was waitressing in Dallas. They went from spending 100% of … Continue reading →
After a heavy-hearted day yesterday this is a fun interview on two great subjects, one is a total bonus. Gene Pearcey has built earth shelter homes for over 30 years. His company, “Performance Building Systems, Inc” manufactures a patented structural … Continue reading →
Jacob Nielson is a home energy consultant. He helps builders and homeowners build more efficient and effective homes along with improving the efficiency of existing housing. He also consults on designs of Net Zero homes. Jacob has been a certified … Continue reading →
Mark Kirkwood is the cofounder of Biotecture Training and a self proclaimed life long survivalist. He teaches aquaponics, earthship construction, sustainable living and survival through community development. He is 36 years old and his past careers have included working as … Continue reading →
While I was traveling to and from North Carolina for the recent self reliance expo I wasn’t laying down on the job. I was in fact doing more research for more shows, one such piece was a complete reading of … Continue reading →
Jack and Marilou Dody live on a homestead on the plains of Colorado, within sight of Pikes Peak. Jack has been designing and building “alternative” housing since the late sixties. His workbook entitled Abundaculture gives the details of his homestead … Continue reading →