Craigs Building Site

Welcome to my owner-builder web site....< more>

Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk and cut with an axe

My name is Craig Laurendet, and I am an owner builder in the Blue Mountains, NSW.(Medlow Bath)

My goal: To build a house for as little money , as my skill and a three day working week will make possible :)

The way I plan to achieve this is by using alternative methods and use recycled materials where possible.
This site is not a 'How to' (... I wouldn't wish that on anyone!), it's more of a blog, documenting how I did it, recording some of my pitfalls and triumphs.....< more>

Now, lets see how i'm getting on.........

Featured articles:


	The true cost of owner building this house My on-going, running tally of the total cost of building ... <blerb>.......<cost breakdown>

	The Obtainium list Recycle, reuse, mod and hack anything and everything. Here is a list of free and fixed items used in building my house.... <more>

	Good ideas Here's a few of the ideas I have had that ended up being of value.... <more>

	Bad ideas Of coure there are things I would have done differently. Here's a list with some of the cost penalties...<more>

	Progress shots I am photographing a series of progress shots taken from various points around the site.... <more>

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	My house appeared on tv! <See my "A Current Affair" segment!>

The 'Blue Mountains Eco Homes Tour' came to visit my house... And I had so much fun.
Thank you to all of you who came along, I really hope all the wonderful houses you saw have inspired you.

And good luck on your own journeys.

For a full report <click here>

My house is about to get a bit of a load test!

My friends new Bouldering wall!
It's a really nice feeling to be finally using my house for a recreation purpose. As well as sharing it with friends.

My lounge room.
(May appear tidyer than actuall room)


			Snowing again! I love it



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My house in actuall use!


	Lets work out my roof colours!


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	My new column <more>

Living in a house of scraps

I've made myself pretty comfortable in my new (temporary) house. Now with a new hot shower and toilet, I'm afraid I've made myself a little too comfortable and my building project will slow down!!!!
But it didn't come easy... the shack saga, as well as being fun, was epic...
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My new shack	A mail box!	A dunny!	A shower!

Well that appears to cover all the necessities!

	The van that runs on used cooking oil!
			My new van "TETRIS" This van epic is an ongoing saga...
	My old van "BAZZA"

Watch this site. It will be updated regularly!