Land University has provided many useful articles on the topic of improving undeveloped land. This article will be dedicated to a gross but important topic: poop. As the bestselling author Taro Gomi put it, “Everybody Poops”. Dealing with waste on …
Once the decision has been made to construct a new home instead of purchasing one on the market, a plethora of decisions and choices that need to be made becomes quickly apparent. In this sea of decisions it is very …
It has previously been discussed how to set up your home both on and off the grid. This including sourcing a water supply. Once a supply is established, there may be a need for water treatment, depending on a number …
When deciding to build a home or place a modular/mobile home on a site, it is most common to orient it to the road or entrance. This makes the curb appeal as high as possible.; most housing developments utilize this …
Every homeowner’s dream is taking advantage of that gorgeous mountain view or the sights of a sparkling city skyline. Often times capturing these spectacular views means building on sloped land. Depending on your plans, the hillside might be ideal for …
Pools are a great way to cool off when the weather is hot, get great exercise and have fun! In addition to these benefits, having a pool adds a lot of value to your property. There are a variety of …
The possibilities are nearly endless for what type of home you can build on your property. It’s all about preference and location. What type of house would you prefer to call home, and where do you plan on building that …
When deciding on a residence for your land, there is a plethora of options. You could stick with the standard, stick-built home, but if this is going to be a second home or you are downsizing, permanently affixing a mobile …
By now if you have been following along in my series of posts about setting up your new home with its essential utilities, we really only have one potential utility left. With the increase in cost of electricity and fuel …