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Building a Niche in a Straw Bale Wall
Niches are beautiful details in a straw bale wall. Learn how to build one for yourself here.
Step By Step Guide To Creating Niches
One of the most artistic expressions of a straw bale wall are the niches that are carved into it. I have laid out a step-by-step process for the most common niche I see in straw bale homes: the arch top.