Hey everyone,
Seems like a nice large community here. Wasn't quite for sure where to post this, found this the most 'appropriate' forum to post my first thread in.
Basically, I'm just a twenty year old dude who is interested in building a small sustainable house on some acreage somewhere to be decided.
I've been reading a lot about log cabin construction, but I would be open to learning more about cottages and stone houses. Seems like this is the ideal place to learn, so I joined. I'm interested in building my own small home for many reasons, everything from the grim outlook of the future, to simply the ability to live in a home that I love, that I built, that I won't have to make payments on for years and years to come pounding me into financial burden.
I do a bit of design work aswell, currently designing a 1BR Cabin that is fire heated, and has a large emphasis on natural lighting. I will post it up when it is finished, to receive feedback.
Anyhow, just thought I would introduce myself.
welcome aboard
We are crazy....you might want to run away screaming after you are here for a while :-\
Nah, i've read a few posts before I joined.
Seems like we have a couple Coast to Coast listeners on here and people on the same general mindset.
Everyone seems alright ;)
Dudeeeeeeeeeeeee.....
Welcome!
PedalFastBmx w*
I would say any direction you go will be fine with us. ;D If I can be any assistance with the log let me know.
John
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Thanks everyone.
Just reading around a bit...
I guess i'm just trying to figure out where I should start, as far as getting something out of my head and made into reality.
Share!
What size home you looking to build?
Eh, that i'm quite unsure of.
Ideally, just a 2BR small and practical home. Not too small, I guess a little larger than what a person "needs", but not too large, either.
Heated by a fireplace or wood stove, with emphasis on natural lighting to reduce electrical cost of lighting etc. Preferably constructed out of a mixture of logs and stone, as I think it'll give it a nice look.
Although I did see that underground cabin on here, and I must say, I do like ;)
Yes, glenn's man cave.
It is indeed wonderful.
Well there has been a fun contest here of 200sf builds. You may want to look at the designs.
I just can't recall where that thread is at....Anyone know where that's at?
Found it!
http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=641.0
Great thread!
Thanks, i'll take a look through it.
I think you would be interested in Andrew's (Ernest T Bass)builds. Vertical log and Cordwood home along with some cob. He is about 18 now -- I have to brag on him all of the time... He's the young man who knows too much... for his age... :)
w* Curtis!