“This is a photo video of my life on a self sufficient farm in northern Kentucky. We cook on a wood cookstove, and live without most of the modern “toys” that almost everybody has.”
Visit their blog at http://chewinthefatwithchase.blogspot.com/ OR http://kentuckyheritagehomestead.blogspot.com/
I sent an email, not sure if you are just very busy or if you did not get it…. I am posting my email msg here:
Highest Regards!!
I have thoroughly enjoyed looking over your blueprints for earthbag building!!
We have put in an offer on 5 acres of land, we will find out shortly if we have it or we still have a search. However, the lot size will PROBABLY stay about that. (north florida). One of the deed restrictions for this land is build residence more than 950 sq ft excluding garage & porches. BUT only one residence!
I am very interested in yr four plex , however, want to know if this can easily be adjusted? I want it as a one family so the dividing walls I would like opened up for walk thru. I want to keep the 4 bedrooms,4 bathroom. I would like to make the livingroom take over the one corner,the kitchen take over the other corner,the master bedroom (3rd corner) take the livingroom space & make a walk in closet & instead of kitchen make a sitting room/study,4th corner make into a family room. I guess my question is: Is this do-able?
I don’t know how much it will change the plumbing & wiring!!! If this is do-able, pls tell me what it would cost for updated blueprints! (I am not sure what kind of cost increase would it create if I wanted(optional) to make this a 10′ ceiling??? would it create problems with stability???)
http://www.earthbagbuilding.com/plans/4plex.htm
I also saw that PSE is licensed in Florida. I am sure it will take a professional presentation & possibly some actions to get this structure approved for building permits & signing off!!!! I don’t know why people give ‘above code’ so much problems!! Maybe it ‘cuts’ into traditional profits, but I am adamant to build this way!!
I am a newbie,and this will be a major undertaking!! I will be reading heavily from yr blogs & websites & youtube clips! Also, is there any sample budgets/costs on this or similar structures as to how much the wiring & plumbing & roof costs?? Besides hidden costs(because I have never built before) and will need help in labor (maybe do workshops onsite with you or other experts and use that to get labor & cover your fees)any advice you have is welcome!!
In Kind Regards!!
Sara Markis
Everything you suggest is possible. PSE can provide the necessary engineering. Roof, plumbing and electrical are same as conventional. You can bid these separately. You can order a custom plan from DreamGreenHome.com. Email me at naturalhouses [at] gmail.com for details.
Beautiful life, very touching.
This shows why I’d rather live in the country than cities.
NICE
It looks so peaceful.