A shack in the wilderness.

This summer I have begun a new project: building my own shanty! An energy efficient small space (512 sq. ft.) of my own, sitting on 20 acres in the hills of SE Ohio. After 8 years of renting, I have been yearning for a place of my own, and it is finally happening!

Early Spring

Usually when I tell people that I am building a 16x32, two-room home, they look at me kind of funny and don't understand how I will be able to make this small space function, how I will ever build it on my own, and shudder at the thought of not having high speed internet or cell service. But all of that's okay, because I know in my heart it is going to be awesome.

We (me, Chris, and my Dad) broke ground last weekend for the foundation, which is basically 20 concrete piers that are four feet in the ground. The house will sit up off the ground on these. The forms are in and this weekend we are pouring the concrete. I am anxious for this phase to be complete, because I cannot wait to get started on the frame!

Officially Under Construction!