This hobbit-like home was built for less than $5000! The owners built it by hand (with help from passers by), and from natural and reclaimed materials. They're able to live completely off the grid, with a low impact on the environment. While hobbit-living isn't for everyone, clearly it suits some. Could you handle it, for a home that rustic, beautiful, and cheap? (Not to mention environmentally friendly.)
From Grist.
