Category: Land / Location
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Animal Proof Construction
There’s a sign hanging in our neighborhood mailbox shelter that reads, “Guests, you are in bear country.” And the reality is for the vast number of cabins and rural homes – you too are guests. There’s a lot to consider when building somewhere where humans are vastly outnumbered to be both a good neighbor and…
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Home Construction in Wildfire Areas
Building in a rural area goes hand-in-hand with wildland fire danger (whether forest or brush/grassland) – thus using proven wildfire hardening construction methods is critical. Below is a list that we’ll reference across the site – but there’s already a host of great resources online to review. Wildfire Resources Wildfire Construction Guidelines Placement on Lot…
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Cabin Roofs in Snowy Locations
Building in snow country quickly makes the roof one of the most important systems of the entire build. There’s a lot to consider to make living in snow country a lot safer, more durable, and more comfortable. If you haven’t already – be sure to review our general roofing guidelines for cabins and rural homes.…
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How to Buy Land
There are a few ways to buy land – and each sort of leads down their own labyrinth of project financing options. And I’ll start right away that we’re not financial experts or bankers. Treat this like water cooler conversation and go talk with your trusted advisors. First, have a budget in mind that’s driven…
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Best Place to Have a Cabin
If there was one article to read on this entire site – it’s this one. Where you’re building makes all the difference in the world in what materials, designs, methods, equipment, etc. you should be choosing. When you look around a ski resort and see complicated roof facets and stucco – you’re witnessing the opposite…
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