Elaine and Doug, who recently bought 407 Ottawa Ave., have something interesting going on in their backyard. It involves lots of stomping, and a good, healthy amount of messiness.
Cob walls, (cob is an English term for mud building, originated in Britain in the fourteenth century), are eco-friendly as well as incredibly durable and safe. Greg, Elaine's brother, probably describes the process best:
Stop by and meet our new neighbors, and check out an awesome green building project right here in our own neighborhood. Welcome, Elaine and Doug!
Cleveland-Holloway is a historic neighborhood in
downtown Durham, NC, known as "Durham's Front
Porch." We're located at Cleveland Street to Old
Five Points and Holloway Street to Alston Avenue.
We have a rich history that shapes the community;
some residents have lived in these homes for over
50 years. Our eclectic neighborhood thrives from
its diversity and enjoys the vibrancy of
downtown Durham.
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That's NUTS!!!! I give them props cause that looks like alot of sweat equity for sure! I am extremely jealous of them though cause they got the house I wanted!!!
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