As fuel prices rise and concern for the environment becomes increasingly widespread, the many advantages of producing and using ethyl alcohol as an alternative to traditional petroleum products are catching the public's eye. Our 6" Column Stills are capable of producing fuel that burns with the most minimal pollution possible while costing as little as 50 cents a gallon. This easy-to-follow blueprint includes a list of materials, detailed drawings, building and installation instructions and more.

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Build your own home! The archome has barrel-vault construction that uses simple jigs and layered plywood to create nearly indestructible open-span arched framing trusses. The blueprint for the owner-designed archome includes descriptions, foundation and truss details, elevations and floor plan.

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Build this trailer, a combination storage locker and kitchen that will hold everything necessary for a weekend trek. There are five storage compartments, three utensil drawers, a cool box, a stove holder and a food preparation counter. This how-to blueprint includes a materials list, step-by-step instructions and good graphics.

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Build a barn using cordwood (firewood) and masonry for the walls, plus stick framing for the loft and roof. Full instructions on seven pages.

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Build this top-quality, portable and versatile log splitter from used and fabricated parts. Capable of splitting logs as big as 2 feet in diameter and 21 inches long. With this Mother Earth News blueprint you'll be able to pull this rig on full-sized, heavy-duty trailer tires. The blueprint includes a materials list and step-by-step instructions. Advanced mechanical skills are recommended.

The Firewood Log Splitter Blueprint is also available as a downloadable e-book.

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Eight-foot folding boat doubles as a cartop carrier. Made from standard-sized plywood, the 65-pound boat suits the first-time builder. Fully explained and illustrated, with photos and materials list. Two pages.

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You can build this heavy-duty cart to do all kinds of jobs around the house and yard. Made from plywood and tempered hardboard, this DIY project uses salvaged bicycle wheels and other free or inexpensive parts for the construction of the utility cart. This blueprint includes step-by-step assembly, dimensional drawings, photos and a materials list.

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How to build your own hybrid electric car using a 1970s-era vehicle as the starting point. Advanced mechanical skills required. Originally printed in 1980.

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Mother Earth News is pleased to offer study plans for this beautiful, energy-efficient home. The traditional Prairie home style has its roots in the Midwest and is easily recognized by the linear horizontal design, roof overhangs and centrally located fireplaces. This energy-efficient solar home design is optimized for its climate and will perform best in colder areas of the United States.

At about 2,600 square feet, this energy-efficient home has a floor plan design which allows it to be functional while minimizing the heated space and amount of construction materials. This solar home can perform at least 50 percent better than a standard new home. If located in the Great Lakes region, the Solar Prairie Home will require only about $600 per year to heat! These impressive energy savings come from a super-insulated shell and high-performance windows, as well as optimum passive solar design and natural ventilation. Add solar thermal panels and you can cut your heating bill by a total of 75 percent!

This two-story solar energy-efficient home has three bedrooms, and one full bathroom with a wise design component that makes it function as two separate bathrooms while saving you at least $5,000 in construction costs. Each living space is situated to maximize the energy-savings; for example, the kitchen is located in the coldest area of the home, because kitchen appliances create heat, warming up the kitchen without using extra energy.

The solar home plan provides detailed information on this copyrighted energy-efficient home design, including elevation drawings, floor plan, descriptions of design features, the Mother Earth News feature article about the home and information for ordering the construction-ready blueprint.

Designed By Nathan Kipnis Architects, Inc.

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