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#21
Plans Support / Re: Cheapest-to-build 2 bedroo...
Last post by jsahara24 - August 20, 2025, 07:30:25 AMhttps://countryplans.com/
Bunch of plans there that may suit your mother....Or what about a manufactured house, not a "trailer"
Bunch of plans there that may suit your mother....Or what about a manufactured house, not a "trailer"
#22
Plans Support / Cheapest-to-build 2 bedroom ho...
Last post by TremayneEichmann - August 20, 2025, 01:37:58 AMAnyone have a good lead on home plans for the cheapest, don't care how unattractive it is, home build for a 2 bedroom home? I have spent a lot of time searching and just find elaborate gabled examples of "cheap" cottages that build for $75,000 or more. I know houses aren't cheap, but we do have plenty of construction workers in the family who can provide free labor. We just need plans to follow for building, and we will have to pay someone to do electric and plumbing. We can get creative and cheap with finishing the inside, finding affordable windows and doors, etc. Just really need a good, as cheap as possible plan for solid bones. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
For background, my hippie senior mother lives in a decrepit trailer from the 60s blocks from the beach in Amelia Island, Florida. It's on a beautiful little plot of land that she won't leave. We just need to get her into a safe home, whatever the aesthetics are. No new mobile homes allowed on the property, but they do allow repairs, so we have gotten by through piecemeal shoring up parts of the trailer and that is not a long term approach.
Thanks for any advice, tips, etc!
For background, my hippie senior mother lives in a decrepit trailer from the 60s blocks from the beach in Amelia Island, Florida. It's on a beautiful little plot of land that she won't leave. We just need to get her into a safe home, whatever the aesthetics are. No new mobile homes allowed on the property, but they do allow repairs, so we have gotten by through piecemeal shoring up parts of the trailer and that is not a long term approach.
Thanks for any advice, tips, etc!
#23
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek - August 18, 2025, 10:34:15 AMVersion 4.1.2 - 08.18.2025
- Added hexagon windows to the window module.
Note, that to get a regular hexagon window you will want to enter in a window height that is given by this formula:
height = width x 0.8660254
So for example if window is 48" wide its height will be: 48" x 0.8660254 = 41.569219"
One can always enter in any size for example an elongated hexagon or squished hexagon but I suspect most manufacturers will typically only stock a "regular" hexagon shaped windows in various sizes.
- Added hexagon windows to the window module.
Note, that to get a regular hexagon window you will want to enter in a window height that is given by this formula:
height = width x 0.8660254
So for example if window is 48" wide its height will be: 48" x 0.8660254 = 41.569219"
One can always enter in any size for example an elongated hexagon or squished hexagon but I suspect most manufacturers will typically only stock a "regular" hexagon shaped windows in various sizes.
#24
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek - August 17, 2025, 02:08:37 AMVersion 4.1.1 - 08.17.2025
- Added Fixed - Slider (L) and Fixed - Slider (R) windows to the window module.
These two window types added per customer request.
- Added Fixed - Slider (L) and Fixed - Slider (R) windows to the window module.
These two window types added per customer request.
#25
General Forum / Re: How can I go from no exper...
Last post by jsahara24 - August 15, 2025, 08:19:17 AMI would start by watching construction video's on youtube!
You can defniitely purchase plans that you can follow, or even a cabin kit perhaps. Lots of options, how big of a place are you thinking? Do you have a property to build on yet?
You can defniitely purchase plans that you can follow, or even a cabin kit perhaps. Lots of options, how big of a place are you thinking? Do you have a property to build on yet?
#26
General Forum / How can I go from no experienc...
Last post by MelisaTreutel - August 14, 2025, 11:30:38 PMIf there's a better sub for this question, please direct me.
It's been a dream of mine to do something like this. I'd love to build a simple small home or even an off-grid cabin. Of course, I can't just drive out to the woods and start building. I have zero experience in carpentry, framing, woodworking. I don't know how draw up plans, create a model, etc. What kind of path would you recommend I take to start learning the skills needed to make this happen someday? Apologies if this is too generic of a question. Just looking for a start point. Thanks y'all.
It's been a dream of mine to do something like this. I'd love to build a simple small home or even an off-grid cabin. Of course, I can't just drive out to the woods and start building. I have zero experience in carpentry, framing, woodworking. I don't know how draw up plans, create a model, etc. What kind of path would you recommend I take to start learning the skills needed to make this happen someday? Apologies if this is too generic of a question. Just looking for a start point. Thanks y'all.
#27
Referral Links / Re: Medeek Electrical Plugin
Last post by Medeek - August 11, 2025, 05:17:23 AMVersion 1.5.4 - 08.11.2025
- Added "chargers" (EV) under misc. fixtures.
- Added a (Stiebel Eltron) tankless water heater and a (Tesla) wall charger/connector to the built-in libraries within misc. fixtures.
- Added "chargers" (EV) under misc. fixtures.
- Added a (Stiebel Eltron) tankless water heater and a (Tesla) wall charger/connector to the built-in libraries within misc. fixtures.
#28
Referral Links / Re: Medeek Electrical Plugin
Last post by Medeek - August 09, 2025, 05:34:52 AMVersion 1.5.3 - 08.09.2025
- Added the following light fixture categories and symbols: Suspended, Ext. Security, Int. Security.
- Updated the Legend tool to include these three new categories.
- Added a five light chandelier into the built-in light fixture library (suspended).
- Added the following light fixture categories and symbols: Suspended, Ext. Security, Int. Security.
- Updated the Legend tool to include these three new categories.
- Added a five light chandelier into the built-in light fixture library (suspended).
#29
General Forum / Re: WANTED Family Circle Bolt-...
Last post by Motovista - August 01, 2025, 10:03:44 PMQuote from: jsahara24 on July 15, 2024, 09:00:44 AMThe website says if you buy any of their house plans you can get them, so it seems that the cheapeast way is for you to buy the little house plans for 225$ and they will send you the plans you want.And of course, crow is not on the menu. Why should I shell out $225 for something I don't want? I also understand the ups and downs of running a small business, and this is not a business model that works.
Now I dont' fault you for trying to get them cheaper, but don't be upset that they want to make money. They are trying to run a small business which is becoming tougher with every passing year.
haha...I love crow so look forward to it! Seriously though don't be offended by my comments, i'm just a guy who understands how difficult it is to run a small business...
#30