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Owner of handmade mud home debunks common concerns with ancient building technique: 'I'm not worried about it'

When an Instagrammer started sharing updates about her handmade mud home, not everyone was convinced the structure would last. One comment that Kristina Barile (@turiya_natural_living) hears regularly ...
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How mud walls kept houses clean and cool

For centuries, mud has been a primary material for coating walls in homes across different cultures. Its use was driven by practicality, environmental benefits, and economic reasons, making it an ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Unique 'mud house' in Penfield goes on the market. Take a peek inside

Penfield's historic mud house is on the market. The 1,824-square-foot house, located at 992 Whalen Road, near Baird Road, in Penfield was listed last week at $174,900, according to its real estate ...
BBC

Saving Whittlesey’s rare and ‘unique’ mud walls

Rare mud walls in Whittlesey dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries have been preserved for posterity. They were built in response to the brick tax and are an unusual fascination to the people of ...