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How to Grow Your Own Home

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General descriptionA lot of people nowadays are focused on growing their own food. But did you know you can even grow your own home? Bamboo has been used for centuries in Asian countries as an extremely versatile building material. Its strength even rivals steel, if used with the right techniques. In just three years, you can plant and harvest your own bamboo to any size or length you require. This also helps alleviate deforestation of our natural rain forests, which has a positive impact on climate change and wildlife conservation. You can even use bamboo to make your own nails. The secret tip? Use the same species of bamboo for the pole and the nail, so they expand and contract at the same rate across the seasonal changes in temperature. So next time you're planning on a renovation, why not consider bamboo? It's the most sustainable building material in the world.CreatorBrittany LaidlawDate created2014ContributorMarketing and CommunicationsPeople depictedBrittany LaidlawLanguageEnglishIs or was included inKnow More in 60 Seconds Video Series

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