An interesting story--including one man who pays $300 per year in rent for his cave... http://www.tinyhousetalk.com/2010/04/30/living-in-caves-in-idaho/...
The man in the cave story from Idaho died last month. In the past we were a state of individuals, but he was the last of his breed. There will be no more like...
I believe there are folks like this man out there now , living this kind of life. They are so off the grid and by nature avoid the spotlight so we don't know ...
Here he is, Daniel Suelo. http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13843274 ... From: Robert Durkin <bobdurkin2002@...> Subject: Re: [shs-talk] Re:Live in a cave?...
Last year (or maybe the year before) there was news coverage of a family selling their cave home. It used to be a concert hall in the 50's. Since they owed...
I saw it. I like vintage travel trailers and was browsing listings today and saw a trailer with a cave in the background: _1967 Airstream Land Yacht RV...
Friends, This offer (below) seems like a great opportunity for the right person to "start living the dream" of simple, sustainable, low-cost living. Greg * * *...
I came upon an idea I'm going implement this summer I think. We have a small regular house (586 sq. ft) with a stair case to a second floor room. I saw this...
Holy cow David. You need to use a disclaimer when you post a link like that! Something like , "Do not open this link until you have an entire day to...
You are a mean man David. I've got barn cats, fish, turtles to feed, trees to cut, grass to mow, etc... I'm saving them and will look tonight. CS In a...
A blog post today has photos of some very clever furniture designed by an Italian company for use in small spaces. It includes elevated platforms with storage...
Love the acronym http://www.seattle.gov/DPD/Publications/CAM/cam116b.pdf Also like the provision that only if a complaint is filed you could build one to guide...
I have previously mentioned my interest in developing a model for a co-housing type of small house community. I visited Asheville a few days ago to check out...
Why not build smaller houses for much less? There is a great interest in small houses. On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 9:33 PM, owner.builder ... -- Susan in Potsdam,...
This property lends itself near perfectly to a small house and tiny house combination. As I mentioned, co-ownership could be arranged to allow someone...
Hi Ron, I realize that your model is in it's infancy. But did you envision an 'all age' community? Someone who wanted a smaller home could live in a trailer or...
Posted by: "Susan Dillon" dillon3473@... ... Hi Susan; I agree. It seems ridiculous to pay as much from a small house, as it costs to build one that is...
You really aren't agreeing with Susan, you are presenting another model - which BTW is a great model. My proposal is for people wanting small houses in a...
I think that is a great option Ger. Like co-ownership, rental of one or the other houses makes this not only affordable but a good investment. It would also...
Thanks Ron. So this is an 'all age' community? It sounds like it is, at least at this stage of the game. ... From: owner.builder <ron.czecholinski@...> ...
Hi, I just joined and am wondering if there is anyone who has experience in planning or living in a community of small houses, where land has been divided into...
Working on it...Depends where you live about restrictions...Due dilligence is key to starting anything. Some large house neighborhoods do not like small house...
Posted by: "Kim Parker" ronkimparker@... ... Hi Kim; That sort of arrangement should not be any different than any other subdivision, at least not in...
