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Lileague
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2014 23:42
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Hi all, got tired of living in a big house with a big mortgage and a big tax bill. After years of saving I'm finally ready to go small. I recently bought a three acre unrestricted property in Bastrop TX that I will build my dream home on. I decided on a 20x30 structure that will be my permanent home. I am however a full time police officer but will be learning skills as I complete the majority of this project on my own (as time permits). This is a huge adventure for me and I'd like to share my progress along the way.
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Lileague
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2014 23:48
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Some pictures of the property before getting started..
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Julie2Oregon
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2014 01:55
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Are you going off-the-grid or do you have utility hookups and such? Best wishes with your project! Have you lived in Texas or just moved here?
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Shadyacres
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2014 05:56
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Good Luck on your journey. I also am in the process of finishing a 20 X 30 in PA. Take plenty of pictures along the way so we can enjoy your build with you. Welcome aboard.
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beachman
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2014 06:41
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Good luck with the project. Looking forward to the pictures. We built a similar size in NB Canada as a cottage - not quite as long, 25ft. My only regret is one more bedroom and a back porch. This would mean an additional 12 ft length and moving the bathroom sideways. May do this one day? You will find some great information and helpful friends here.
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Lileague
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2014 08:42
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Julie, I just had a well dug and will have electric on the property but I do plan to have a small solar backup when finished. I moved to TX about 5 years ago but this will be my first home in the Bastrop area.
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jrbarnard
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2014 08:55 - Edited by: jrbarnard
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Hey Lileague,
We are living in Round Rock, currently, but are looking in the Bastrop area for 1-whatever acres ourselves. We want to build a house, not a cabin, so not the same thing.. heh.. but gotta have high speed internet and city water (wife does not want a water well.. heh). I work from home a lot so have to have either DSL or Cable.. ;)
I know.. not a small cabin issue, but thought I would say hello anyway;)
Already have my "cabin" in Rocksprings!
Oh, mind if I ask how much the well was and how deep they had to dig?
Also interested in the septic you go with.
Russ
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Lileague
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2014 10:27
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Russ, the well was dig to 320 ft and most guys in the area are charging around $20/ft. It was a painless process and they got it done in 2 days. I for one am very happy to be off city water.
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jrbarnard
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2014 10:34
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That is about the same cost as I get quoted at my ranch.. heh, but we have to go like 500-700 ft deep.
My wife says she does not want a well... she sees too many reports on water impurities.. lol
That is okay with me, gotta let her win a few ;)
Still looking as we have 2 small children and she wants a place that is closer to population ;)
Anyway, keep the pics coming!
Russ
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Lileague
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# Posted: 16 Oct 2014 21:09
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Piers set and framing started. Basic floor plan sketched up.
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