Electricity
If you are setting up camp near the grid getting hooked up is the best option. Most camps don't use much power and it is just less work than other options. Solar panels, generators and windmills all require labor but will provide a great education on how to live off the grid. Campers, travel trailers and motorhmes are all well suited for off grid living. Equiped with 12 volt lights and appliances they make great remote camps. The location of the camp decides how to power it "Why build a windmill in a valley next to a fast moving stream?". Hydro generators are easy to build and make power around the clock. Batteries and power inverters are fairly cheap but when you are off the grid you have to learn the art of using less A/C power......
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
How to build a Cabin "Snow Load"
Here in the N. East US we are looking at snow loads this week. My area has 20 inches on the ground with another 5 to 8 expected. As I ran around the city today I saw some roofs that failed.
Might want to think steeper roof slopes..
Might want to think steeper roof slopes..
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
How to build a cabin "Getting Started"
How to build a cabin "The Basics"
You can build a cabin in almost any shape or form and from almost any material. Here in western Pennsylvania we see a varied mix of old and new. Hunting camps are everywhere and range from an old truck body with a wood burner to multimillion dollar gentleman farms with pool tables. I like the creative souls in fact I know of one hunting tree stand so large it has its own mail box. (No kidding) The following are a few questions to ask yourself when you plan how to build a cabin.
1) Location, location, location
2) What happens at the location when it storms?
3) Electric, heat, water
4) What to build it out of
5) Summer or winter use
These are just a few things to work out before you get started. You don't want to build with concrete blocks if you have to haul them one by one 1000 feet up a steep hill. In this case local material would be a better idea. Runoff water in a big storm should be well planned for. Many people have returned to camp after storms to find a big puddle in the building.
Next: How to build a cabin "What you really need"
You can build a cabin in almost any shape or form and from almost any material. Here in western Pennsylvania we see a varied mix of old and new. Hunting camps are everywhere and range from an old truck body with a wood burner to multimillion dollar gentleman farms with pool tables. I like the creative souls in fact I know of one hunting tree stand so large it has its own mail box. (No kidding) The following are a few questions to ask yourself when you plan how to build a cabin.
1) Location, location, location
2) What happens at the location when it storms?
3) Electric, heat, water
4) What to build it out of
5) Summer or winter use
These are just a few things to work out before you get started. You don't want to build with concrete blocks if you have to haul them one by one 1000 feet up a steep hill. In this case local material would be a better idea. Runoff water in a big storm should be well planned for. Many people have returned to camp after storms to find a big puddle in the building.
Next: How to build a cabin "What you really need"
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
How to build a cabin
How to build a Cabin
"This is a new blog and will start soon"
This blog will include plans, tip and tricks
"This is a new blog and will start soon"
This blog will include plans, tip and tricks
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