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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #100 on: May 17, 2012, 05:57:01 PM »
Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on May 10, 2012, 04:54:10 PM

It has to be light so that it can be easily moved swiftly to another location if needed.  That's why I'm going to try a number of different types of homesteads.  I've already done the cabin which I liked so I'm going to do the tent and yurt next.  This also allows me to learn about the benefits and downsides so that when the decision is made, I am prepared for it

Way to go Vince!!! Keep us informed about how it's going.
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #101 on: July 04, 2012, 06:34:29 PM »
Big Update....



Finally decided on getting a yurt for the off grid homestead, however instead of a traditional Mongolian one, I'm going to modify it with a mold resistant fabric and reflective insulation.  With about 5 people, it can be completely set up within a day minus building the deck


Originally I had some issues with the building codes but they've recently changed in North Carolina where its no longer an issue so I'm going to go back to the Yurt....I liked it better than the cabin anyway
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #102 on: July 06, 2012, 09:35:13 PM »
Vince, how about one of these?

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #103 on: July 06, 2012, 10:13:45 PM »
Quote from: MP on July 06, 2012, 09:35:13 PM
Vince, how about one of these?

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/

The estimate for a contractor to build a 365 SQ FT house was $75,000.  WTF?

Cool stuff but way over priced if you can't build it all yourself.

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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #104 on: July 07, 2012, 03:37:44 PM »
Quote from: MP on July 06, 2012, 09:35:13 PM
Vince, how about one of these?

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/


Way too small and too expensive although I respect his work.  If I was going to travel, then I would go ahead and buy an RV.  I can get a 20-30 ft yurt for under 10k and with the use of reflective insulation and mold free plastic, it would be as durable and flexible as a convential house without the cost.

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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #105 on: July 08, 2012, 09:58:17 PM »
Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on July 04, 2012, 06:34:29 PM
Big Update....



Finally decided on getting a yurt for the off grid homestead, however instead of a traditional Mongolian one, I'm going to modify it with a mold resistant fabric and reflective insulation.  With about 5 people, it can be completely set up within a day minus building the deck


Originally I had some issues with the building codes but they've recently changed in North Carolina where its no longer an issue so I'm going to go back to the Yurt....I liked it better than the cabin anyway

lol your not 'all there', are you?
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #106 on: July 08, 2012, 11:32:19 PM »
Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on July 04, 2012, 06:34:29 PM
Big Update....



Finally decided on getting a yurt for the off grid homestead, however instead of a traditional Mongolian one, I'm going to modify it with a mold resistant fabric and reflective insulation.  With about 5 people, it can be completely set up within a day minus building the deck


Originally I had some issues with the building codes but they've recently changed in North Carolina where its no longer an issue so I'm going to go back to the Yurt....I liked it better than the cabin anyway
Go to a tree house no regulations.
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #107 on: July 09, 2012, 09:15:10 AM »
If you ever watch the show, Bering Sea gold, a few of those people live in yurts, and they seem to hold up to those weather conditions well. I'm sure being in NC, you'll be fine with one.
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #108 on: July 10, 2012, 05:19:30 PM »
Quote from: no one on July 08, 2012, 09:58:17 PM
lol your not 'all there', are you?

I hope it isn't his plan that makes you ask that.  It is an excellent idea.
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #109 on: July 12, 2012, 12:26:19 PM »
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #110 on: July 14, 2012, 09:56:56 AM »
Thanks Vince...so when the welfare money runs out and the cities are in flames, I'll come to your place with some boys and evict your ass  ;D
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #111 on: July 16, 2012, 03:56:26 AM »
Quote from: MP on July 06, 2012, 09:35:13 PM
Vince, how about one of these?

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/
I actually bought the book. Okay for inspiration, though I get better space-saving ideas from Japanese architecture. So save your money.
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #112 on: July 16, 2012, 03:59:14 AM »
Quote from: outby43 on July 06, 2012, 10:13:45 PM
The estimate for a contractor to build a 365 SQ FT house was $75,000.  WTF?

Cool stuff but way over priced if you can't build it all yourself.


Exactly. Even with Dutch lumber prices being ridiculously high, I could build it for a quarter of that without sacrificing any quality.

Then again: with land prices over here, the other 56,000 would be going to the city for buying enough land to put it on... ::)
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #113 on: July 17, 2012, 10:08:30 AM »

why not just buy a boat and live in the keys or on the gulf coast of florida?

you'll be off the grid, you'll have a means of transportation to tour around the caribbean and it will prolly cost you as much as your yurt or whatever the fuck it is.

you can provision a boat for months away from shore. you cant take a home with you.
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #114 on: July 17, 2012, 01:23:37 PM »
Quote from: no one on July 17, 2012, 10:08:30 AM
why not just buy a boat and live in the keys or on the gulf coast of florida?

you'll be off the grid, you'll have a means of transportation to tour around the caribbean and it will prolly cost you as much as your yurt or whatever the fuck it is.

you can provision a boat for months away from shore. you cant take a home with you.

Can you really envision this jabronie navigating on the high seas?
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #115 on: July 17, 2012, 01:41:58 PM »
Quote from: MP on July 17, 2012, 01:23:37 PM
Can you really envision this jabronie navigating on the high seas?

LOL!!! ahahhahahahaha good point!
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Re: Got me some property....one step closer to getting off the grid
« Reply #116 on: July 19, 2012, 09:13:30 AM »
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