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Here are a few of the comments our customers and visitors have sent us about ArmoftheSpiral.com and "You Can Do It! - Part One". Please join in the conversation by filling out the survey below, or contact me via e-mail.


"Enjoyed the video, John. I am interested in part two. I am going to Colorado on my honeymoon in May and might look you up while we're there. We just finished sowing the rye yesterday that will become the house next year. This summer we are just working on getting a road put in, septic, well, and having the site ready (and, of course, growing the straw). Thanks for the information and inspiration! I only hope our home can be as lovely :) I'm going to start a blog of our process and I'll send you a link when I get it going." (Here's the link)

- Melissa Charlton, North Carolina

"My husband, Keith, and I are preparing to purchase several acres just outside Austin. Keith found out about straw bale and cob structures a few months ago and has been researching it since to put on our new homestead. He says he's always wanted to build his own house. :-) Our house (in the city) will be paid off in June, which gives us a perfect opportunity to build.

Your home is BEAUTIFUL! It's quite similar to what we want too."

- Julie, from Austin, Texas

"Nice work ... a great eco-friendly house. We were really close to getting straw bale walls but chickened out (fairly early on) - it's pretty wet here and trying to get any days without rain would be tricky to find. Plus the wife is pushing us to get the house finished this year (we're into year two)."

- Mark Stephens, County Mayo, Ireland
markstephensarchitects.com

A thing of beauty. The boiler room plumbing was left to Radiant Floor Heating Specialist Jeet Grewal. He turns copper, solder and flux into art.


"I reviewed your site; how amazing and utterly awesome! I'll definitely keep those suggestions in mind for my future home."

- Gertie, from Glasgow, Scotland
Gertie's Blog She's got an excellent photographic eye.

"A million thanks! Man, this site is sooo great!! I loved the photos and you’re a star for helping me with getting back to focus on my original plan! One day I'll send you a picture of my own self-made eco-friendly home… thanks again."

- Shira, from Israel

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