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Vlad_The_Impaler on scored.co
1 month ago5 points(+0/-0/+5Score on mirror)1 child
I think one of my friends built a barn, that doesn't count as a "dwelling" but it basically is. A barn house type of thing.
Have to be clever how you obfuscate all the gay laws and regulations.
But stealth is the key. If no one can see anything from any public road or from satellite imagery then no one will suspect much.
It's just a hobby farm where you go to plant fruit trees. If you aren't coming and going too often then you can stay under the radar.
I also suggest getting a good quality breed dog and walking the perimeter with that dog daily so it knows the boundaries what to guard. The dog can alert you to trespassers which could be anything from ZOGbots to just hunters encroaching on your land while hunting.
In my area which is a big city any structure over 120 sqft requires a permit. But you can put as many of them as you want. Tuffsheds are dirt cheap and just like homes, 2*4 studs 16 inches on center. Good option maybe. I'm sure other areas allow larger ones. The unincorporated areas just a few miles away allow 240sqft. Maybe a good option you can do for 100% down to live in while you save up to get an actual house built.
Modern homes are basically immune to wildfires if you have enclosed eaves with fine mesh over vent openings. So t111 / cement fiber siding is great for any weather.
Recommend a crawlspace if you aren't near tornadoes. Run utilizes under the house. It'll avoid freezing lines and leaks if they do happen won't cause Interior damage or result in jackhammering the foundation.
Also, consider thermal chimneys for summers. Free to use and cool homes dramatically. Almost no maintenance either. Can be modified to function as heaters during the summer too. Combine with 40 in ear feet of 4ft deep geothermal and your home will keep cooler than any AC unit.
Collect rain water too, or even better dig onsite collection pool. Fill it with fish.
Have to be clever how you obfuscate all the gay laws and regulations.
But stealth is the key. If no one can see anything from any public road or from satellite imagery then no one will suspect much.
It's just a hobby farm where you go to plant fruit trees. If you aren't coming and going too often then you can stay under the radar.
I also suggest getting a good quality breed dog and walking the perimeter with that dog daily so it knows the boundaries what to guard. The dog can alert you to trespassers which could be anything from ZOGbots to just hunters encroaching on your land while hunting.
Modern homes are basically immune to wildfires if you have enclosed eaves with fine mesh over vent openings. So t111 / cement fiber siding is great for any weather.
Recommend a crawlspace if you aren't near tornadoes. Run utilizes under the house. It'll avoid freezing lines and leaks if they do happen won't cause Interior damage or result in jackhammering the foundation.
Also, consider thermal chimneys for summers. Free to use and cool homes dramatically. Almost no maintenance either. Can be modified to function as heaters during the summer too. Combine with 40 in ear feet of 4ft deep geothermal and your home will keep cooler than any AC unit.
Collect rain water too, or even better dig onsite collection pool. Fill it with fish.