Earthbag Shelters

If you can't be in the comfort of your own home, need to bug out or travel you'll need shelter. Find out how to make them, here.
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Earthbag Shelters

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DIY Earthbag Shelter
https://www.thereadystore.com/diy/17766/diy-earthbag-shelter/

Earthbag shelters are eco-friendly and energy efficient. They make ideal hunting cabins or bug out shelters. An earthbag house is a cost-effective method for a shelter since you'll be bagging the dirt you're digging out. A basic earthbag shelter could cost as little as $3,000 if you're willing to do much of the work yourself. Many of the materials for the house can be recycled from thrift stores bought at a discount from the local home goods store. Here is a how-to guild for building your very own earthbag shelter. ---CONTINUED---
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Emergency Earthbag Shelter with Reciprocal Roof
http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/emergency-earthbag-shelter-with-reciprocal-roof/

[img(125px,100px)]http://s5892.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads ... e-plan.jpg[/img] This emergency earthbag shelter is designed for those who need temporary shelter, such as those who have suddenly lost their job and home. You may not need something like this now, but it’s always good to have backup plans just in case. This earthbag shelter is also suitable for developing regions, as a storm shelter, root cellar, seed storage, tool shed, quiet space, etc. It can be built in two or three weeks by one person, and is extremely low cost. ---CONTINUED---
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