Best I can tell you is organic_architecture@yahoogroups.com -- many of
the folks there have built their own homes from scratch using everything
from dirt to papercrete to cordwood. And they're very willing to share
their knowledge!
When my eye heals enough that I can do the necessary work, I'm going to
get started on a cordwood cottage up in the woods by the pond. It'll be
a lot cooler in summer than this old double-wide!...
:-) Joyce in SE Ohio
On 8/3/2011 10:00 AM, gotyaguessin wrote:
> Howdy,
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> Found a place we love..unfortunately the home itself didn't pass inspection (needs too much work). However, the land is gorgeous and we're considering putting an offer in at a low-ball price to get the place then build a new home on it.
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> We're looking for the basics 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a basement. If anyone has build their own home / cabin and can share their plans and/or stories we'd be grateful. I'm beginning to investigate EVERYTHING and really thinking outside the box.
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> We live in the Midwest and I've seen everything from the pre-fabbed modular homes which come in sections to folks who are using old shipping / storage containers, to those creating and living in "tiny homes". We're hoping for about 1100 - 1200 square foot ultimately...but if we get a basement we could probably even go down to 800 - 900. (We have family which regular visits long-term and need a bit more room so everyone isn't "under foot".)
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> We really want something "rustic" and easy - easy to build, care for, etc. We are not looking for a McMansion with all the latest gadgets as we're easy-going, self-reliant types with no need for all the shiny stuff the latest home-building craze brings.
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> Looking forward to any information, stories folks can share.
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> Thank you,
> Sam
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