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My New Homestead

Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:03 pm
Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25239 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:03 pm
So, I was on here at one point asking about different building techniques and whatnot(mostly with Roger), but let's be honest, none of you remember that so the first part of this post is basically pointless.

Basically, I'm really into the tiny home movement and decided its time for me to get one of my own. I was discussing earth bag homes, yurts and a few other options, but in the end I went to a shed company and had them put together a nice little 'Cabin' for me. Dimensions are 32x12 with 10' sidewalls and here's what we've got so far...


From the front(4x4s will be replaced shortly with actual logs. They had cut them incorrectly and have to redo them):


Side:


Unfinished Interior....
Loft/future bathroom:






Kitchen/living area:


Interior from up in the loft/bedroom:




And here's a few pictures(in reverse) of how I was initially planning the setup. Was going to do everything in stone, but now I'm really liking the wood look and will probably stick with it(with some form of stone flooring). Note: this was a free app, so the chairs and everything were all I had to choose from. Also, besides the bathroom/utility closet, everything will be open to 'cathedral' ceilings







And a generic floor plan:


So far, I've got 14k in the cabin as it stands and it's sitting on 23 acres. Can't wait to get moved in, but for now, I just wanted to share with somebody
Yes, I'm OT poor.
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
80867 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:06 pm to
That is awesome. You got a SO? That's looks like a perfect place for 2 to make a baby *nohomo
This post was edited on 12/24/13 at 5:09 pm
Posted by brass2mouth
NOLA
Member since Jul 2007
19671 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:08 pm to
looks nice...in theory.

Whats the anticipated completion date?
Posted by deaconjones35
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2009
9801 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:09 pm to
When my kids are out of my house, me and the better half want to do something similar. What area do you live?
Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25239 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:15 pm to
No SO, but there's room when that happens. And it will be in the Bellefomtaine area of Ohio.
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37316 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:20 pm to
Looks real nice. How much insulation are you putting in the walls? Will this be batts or blown in? How are you insulating the attic/ roof space?

Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25239 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:22 pm to
Going to insulate everything, but I have no idea with what at this point. I pretty much know nothing of construction, but dads helping me along the way(he helped build my childhood home). Going to panel the inside with the same siding that's on the outside, with some sort of dark stained wood ceiling. Plan on laying down a pebble stone floor throughout the entire cabin, as well as building a custom pebble stone shower/tub.
Posted by ynlvr
Rocket City
Member since Feb 2009
4583 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:22 pm to
Bellfountaine boonieville? Near Marysville and Honda plant. That is out there. I spent a few terrible years in Lima, OH. That is a shitehole of a town.
Posted by massiveattack
CharLIT/Chapel Chill
Member since Oct 2010
11551 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:23 pm to
My dad would be so jealous. He always talks about doing something like that.
Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25239 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:25 pm to
Lima is my hometown

Luckily, I was from the 'nice' part of it, but yeah, nit much happening there. I'm in Columbus now, but I want to get back out into the country with some land. Thinking myself and dad will start some some small farm. We're leaning towards deer at the moment, but still looking into everything. And by 'we' I really mean 'me' but he's excited and wants to help
Posted by brass2mouth
NOLA
Member since Jul 2007
19671 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:28 pm to
quote:

I'm in Columbus now,


Been there once on vacation, I have some people up in Caldwell County and Shenandoah.

Ohio was nice when I visited, would go back.
Posted by SmackoverHawg
Member since Oct 2011
27318 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:31 pm to
Nice. I love cabins. I've been wanting to put one on our land.
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37316 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:32 pm to
Look into a closed cell spray foam insulation for the walls and roof rafters. The R value they can put out is incredible these days and you will appreciate it next winter when you're trying to heat the place.

Keep us posted on your progress. I'm open to come up next hunting season and scout the deer here for your farming operations if needed. I will bring everything I need to keep me contained during my visit.
Posted by LT
The City of St. George
Member since May 2008
5150 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:39 pm to
Was there a digital rendering of how the upstairs will look?
Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25239 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:41 pm to



quote:

Was there a digital rendering of how the upstairs will look?

No, I got fed up with the app by that point.
Will just be a bed, dresser and flat screen.
Posted by ynlvr
Rocket City
Member since Feb 2009
4583 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:41 pm to
Yep, lived on Oakland Parkway in Lima.

I like what you're doing with the cabin. Hard to beat a place with land and Columbus is a nice place. Not SEC nice but I like the place, especially the Dublin area.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
259875 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 6:14 pm to
quote:

So far, I've got 14k in the cabin as it stands and it's sitting on 23 acres. Can't wait to get moved in, but for now, I just wanted to share with somebody
Yes, I'm OT poor.


Looks awesome... I'm OT poor too (most people are) and looks like you've done a fine job. Hopefully my future cabin will come together that well.
This post was edited on 12/24/13 at 6:14 pm
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
118889 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 6:17 pm to
That is really cool. How many bedrooms upstairs?
Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25239 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 6:22 pm to
Just the one for now. I could easily extend the loft out, but at this point I really like having the high ceilings as a bit of a 'wow' factor. And it makes it look a lot larger.
Posted by SmackoverHawg
Member since Oct 2011
27318 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 6:31 pm to
You going off the grid? Is that a composting toilet in the virtual bathroom?
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