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I always view these things as very niave. Over the years I have seen many takes on how to build homes faster/cheaper/greener. Yes, I could build a small shed o
by whoomp12341 3y ago
I always view these things as very niave. Over the years I have seen many takes on how to build homes faster/cheaper/greener. Yes, I could build a small shed out of 2x4's and plywood for a couple hundred dollars, maybe even a thousand if we want to have a multi person dwelling. BUT, is it safe from the elements, is it structural, and the aspect almost everyone overlooks is, does it have PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL. If you don't have a plan for this, its just a fort, not a home.
- ImPleadThe5th 3y agoI agree the video is maybe a bit overoptimistic in that it does not discuss the labor required. However I will challenge you on plumbing and electrical. RVs, Boats, and Vans have plumbing and electrical. There are wood burning stoves that are made to be used on small sail ships. If you look at the indian subcontinent water receptacles at the top of the roof is just a normal part of life. You could just as easily add solar, a stove and composting toilets to your fort and it would become quite livable by most peoples standards. These are obviously expenses, but it can be done relatively cheaply depending on what level of comfort you personally require. I for one would be fine skipping showers and having occasional power cuts at night.
- whoomp12341 3y agohow about running water?
- HPsquared 3y agoBasic plumbing and electrical requires a lot less work (and cost) than building the structure. Getting the services to the property are the most expensive part. Fully self-sufficient (septic tank, water well and generator/solar) would be pretty expensive but still mostly a case of digging dirt and putting basic components together.