When Alan Stankevitz bought land near La Crescent, Minn., he knew he wanted to build an eco-friendly home there. But he wasn't sure what kind. An earth-sheltered house? "You need a crew to pour the ...

Learn about the advantages of building a home using cordwood construction. Unabashedly, I admit to two great love affairs in my life: with Jaki, my wife of 30 years, and (this one is shared with Jaki) ...