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My New Homestead

Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:03 pm
Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25240 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
81066 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
19759 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
9807 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 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37384 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 massiveattack
CharLIT/Chapel Chill
Member since Oct 2010
11561 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 SmackoverHawg
Member since Oct 2011
27389 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 LT
The City of St. George
Member since May 2008
5151 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 5:39 pm to
Was there a digital rendering of how the upstairs will look?
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
263366 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
120065 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 6:17 pm to
That is really cool. How many bedrooms upstairs?
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
Member since Jan 2008
34377 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 8:06 pm to
Run at least SOME kind of gas line for emergency heat in a winter storm- if not for cooking also.
Posted by SportTiger1
Stonewall, LA
Member since Feb 2007
28505 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 8:49 pm to
If my wife would leave me, I would do something similar.

Very cool place. Any deer on the 23 acres?
Posted by beulahland
Little D'arbonne
Member since Jan 2013
3603 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 9:42 pm to
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42585 posts
Posted on 12/24/13 at 10:37 pm to
I remember talking to you about cob homes. I like your setup, though.
Posted by CoastieGM
Member since Aug 2012
3185 posts
Posted on 12/25/13 at 5:55 am to
Buckeye...what app did you use for your drawing?

I'm in the design/setup phase of doing something similar in the next couple months. I've tried Google SketchUp, but I can't get it to properly represent wall thickness like you have (pretty damn important with a Tiny Home).
Posted by BuckeyeFan87
Columbus
Member since Dec 2007
25240 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 2:19 pm to
Ended up picking up these ceramic floor tiles for .95 a piece from Lowe's. Went with a slightly darker color, but I'll post pictures after the installation.

This post was edited on 1/1/14 at 8:56 pm
Posted by Teague
The Shoals, AL
Member since Aug 2007
21706 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 5:03 pm to
Awesome. It's good to see someone actually do it instead of just talk about it. My wife and I have discussed this sort of thing for years. We're wanting to relocate out west first though, and that's going to require some career moves. Maybe someday.

Anyway, great work. I'm jealous.
Posted by Nascar Fan
Columbia La.
Member since Jul 2011
18574 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 5:47 pm to
quote:

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.

I'll come with 4 just to help him with the gas & driving.
That cabin looks good & keep us updated with the progress
Posted by ZacAttack
The Land Mass
Member since Oct 2012
6416 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 5:56 pm to
This looks awesome, how you going to heat it in the ohio winter? I was thinking of doing something like this if I get a more permanent job in central Pennsylvania, but winter can be a bitch for heating.
Posted by olemc999
At a blackjack table
Member since Oct 2010
13365 posts
Posted on 1/1/14 at 10:15 pm to
Looks really good
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