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OT: Building on raw land
Posted on 9/7/22 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 9/7/22 at 12:48 pm
I know some of you wise dawg fans have gone before me in this journey.
Id appreciate any do's/dont's or even just reading a bit about your experiences.
TIA
Id appreciate any do's/dont's or even just reading a bit about your experiences.
TIA
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Posted on 9/7/22 at 12:56 pm to retooc
Hire quality contractors in all trades. Make sure they’re reputable and actually have teeth in their mouth.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 1:06 pm to retooc
Make sure your grading guy knows what he is doing.
Going off grid?
Going off grid?
Posted on 9/7/22 at 1:38 pm to retooc
If there's a lake/pond, find out if the government knows about it. I can send you a link to find out later. If the government does know about it, you need to visit the dnr office in person to see if you are on the shite list and will be burdened with six figures in mandated improvements after you own it. You can try an email first to see if they'll just tell you, but they'll probably just pawn you off to the office visit.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 2:32 pm to retooc
First off dont buy the land until you’ve checked the zoning restrictions on it. You dont want to buy it and then find out that the government can tell you what, how, or where you can or cannot build on your own damn property. Find out if there are any easements on it. Will your neighbors have right to drive across your property to access parts of their land? Screw that. Definitely definitely definitely find out who owns the property around the one you are thinking about buying too. What are their plans for that property surrounding yours? How about access to utilities, sewage? If it doesnt have it, what are the costs to get it? Has the land been surveyed recently? Ever? Are you about to build in a flood plain? How is the soil? Are you about to purchase land that was once an indian burial ground? Is ithe land cursed? You got to research all of this kind of stuff first before even thinking about building. My suggestion is to buy a liveaboard sailboat instead. Thats my plan one day.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 3:06 pm to retooc
House ideas 1 insulate master bedroom and all bathrooms for sound reduction. 2 anywhere you could possibly hang something heavy put up backing board between studs so you can easily hang and center. 3. Put a switch to outside flood lights next to your bed so you can light up easily at night if needed. 4. Put outlet in eaves for Christmas light and a dedicated switch. 5 always have separate vanities and separate closets. 6. No dead space. Always have an access door for storage. 7. If two story have a laundry shoot to laundry room. 8 video each room before Sheetrock so you can see wires studs ducts etc later.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 3:28 pm to Jefferson Dawg
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My suggestion is to buy a liveaboard sailboat instead. Thats my plan one day.
They aren't as expensive as you think... but they are a pain in the arse with constant maintenance. Two years of deep water docking is more expensive than the boat.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 3:29 pm to Broncothor
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7. If two story have a laundry shoot to laundry room.
Or 2nd floor laundry room as The Lord intended.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 3:40 pm to deeprig9
if you happen to dig up any 'remains or previous ruins', cover it back as fast as possible and don't tell anyone ever about it - else your screwed.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 6:27 pm to Broncothor
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insulate master bedroom and all bathrooms for sound reduction
I did this and my shower leaked and the insulation wicked the water up and rotted out a whole wall. It was fun.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 7:45 pm to Kneehigh
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Make sure they’re reputable and actually have teeth in their mouth.
I saw a roofer take his teeth out and put them in the front seat of his truck before totally dragging one of his helpers half his age one time
Never knew what a power move that was before then
Posted on 9/8/22 at 8:28 am to K9
Good shite. Thanks to all.
Whats the major worry?
Shifting earth?
No. My wife is scared of "the middle of nowhere"
I'd happily buy acerage in Virginia and go off grid. She needs shopping, etc.
So, if all goes well, we headed to the land of BDR. Florida.
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ake sure your grading guy knows what he is doing
Whats the major worry?
Shifting earth?
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Going off grid?
No. My wife is scared of "the middle of nowhere"
I'd happily buy acerage in Virginia and go off grid. She needs shopping, etc.
So, if all goes well, we headed to the land of BDR. Florida.
Posted on 9/8/22 at 8:29 am to Jefferson Dawg
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Is ithe land cursed
If it makes it cheaper, I'm in!
Posted on 9/9/22 at 7:04 am to superdawg
Been there….. done that!
Posted on 9/9/22 at 1:18 pm to deeprig9
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Or 2nd floor laundry room as The Lord intended.
Why more homes don't have this, particularly in the master closet is a mystery to me.
Posted on 9/9/22 at 3:44 pm to retooc
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ake sure your grading guy knows what he is doing
Whats the major worry?
Shifting earth?
If he fills holes or low spots and doesn't pack the ground thoroughly, your floor will soon fill the holes. Also, have him make sure the ground slopes slightly away from the foundation to keep basement or crawl space dry and garage from having a stream running into it during rans.
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