@Texasraised1215 no, it still applies... it basically comes down to whether they catch you and care enough to chase after you... if you live in a suburb with picky neighbors they'll be knocking on your door. If the neighbors don't care, the gov probably won't find out about it.
In most states, including my own any occupied structure under 400 sq feet has to be on a trailer that is registered as a recreational trailer. Anything over 400 is considered an actual trailer or home and is subject to building codes, do you know any way around these rules? I want to be more independent but most laws these days don't allow you to be. I could do the whole shed thing but nobody in Arizona can mind their own business.
Hi, it was very nice to listen to some of your videos. I will keep in mind that it is possible ti live with small amount of money. Thanks for showing them. I like your song to. Bye.
when you are building the cabin, if you are in an area that sometimes has strong winds and tornados, can you lay down a concrete foundation or pay someone to do it?
Nice post! I am planning a homestead in the mountains of AZ, about 6,200 ft. elevation. Completely off grid, with 4 small wind turbines, and 6 solar panels, and a forklift battery for electricity storage. Heat by wood, with propane back-up. Home will be a 14X70 or 16X80 mobile home, reframed inside with 6" of foam in bedrooms, add 2" in the floors. Rainwater collecting, and haul water as needed. Composting toilet. Growing most of food with gardens, indoors and out, and fruit trees. Can't wait!
@solarcabin i'm looking to make a move myself... only it aint a cabin one,(wish it was) i'm moving to my neighborhood apartments on my own! the first time i moved out of my grandmothers house i was 23 moved in with a friend aprt., then with another,then another! finally moved back home then got married, moved in a house with her then i divorced quit my job & took care of my mom full time &since she, was taking care of my grandparents, i started taking care of them too......
@solarcabin . ...well i blown up! taking care of this many old people and i'm ready to move out on my own, meaning no friends i got to put up with, no wife i got to listen to, and no mother! not to mention grand parents in my sites, when i am at MY OWN APARTMENT! WISHING IT WAS A CABIN? but i will take this secluded apartment.where no one know's where i live, except maybe my granddaughter?anyways wanted to share that with ya... "peace be with you"
@solarcabin Ah ok, I like the integration of the wind turbine! Would be nice if you could get away from the propane too, have it 0 cost. But that's an ideal world. Not sure if you've seen video's from GREENPOWERSCIENCE on youtube, but you could integrate other methods to reduce your propane usage too, like using black plastic hose for heating water etc etc. Either way, I enjoyed watching your video's and envy you also :) The rat race sucks. Take care man.
I use very little propane and could use wood for heat but wood is expensive here. If you can cut your own wood that is the way to go and I use solar passive heating.
Hey Lamar, Im begining planning for my cabin and have found some inspiration in yours i have an acre in Hawaii an calling it underdeveloped is a bit of an under statement. Its pretty high up in the moutains so precipitation makes solar energy a bit difficult to obtain any alternative suggestions?
@solarcabin thats perfect i get more of 5 hours daily But drilling a water well would be rater difficult but i am planning on making a small pond for Coy Fish
This is a little small for my taste but I really like the thought process and consideration that went into building this. I agree, the porch is a must have. I know your business is pests but, how do you deal with pests - ants, termites, etc. Thanks for sharing.
I put a devoted a complimentary page on my web site for any videos you add to your playlist at your own channel. It will automatically update to my web site viewers with each new videos you add to your playlist. Because i think everyone can benefit from it. At forpropertyinvestors website!
we can also live in a 26 foot RV,,,everything is already installed and you dont need a building permet....:) just my thought , but your cabin is AWESOME
One issue I am concerned about, with building a similar cabin (bit bigger)
Is zoning. Most areas here have restrictions 800 min sq ft. You can get around this by not building it on a permanent foundation like you did, build it a certain size, and call it a shed. But if you have kids. Is there any laws against living in a shed, with kids. Could CPS decide they know whats best for your family, and step in, for living in a so called shed?
It could get hairy if the county/state wanted to push it.
Greetings Lamar. I bought your ebook quite a while ago and really enjoyed it. I only just today ran across you on youtube, though, and I must tell you I really enjoyed the walk through, it gives a good look at the various elements of the cabin's construction and the different components. I like the music too. Anyway, just thought I'd give you a big thumbs up, I really like what you've done and your willingness to share it.
Greetings Lamar. I bought your ebook quite a while ago and really enjoyed it. I only just today ran across you on youtube, though, and I must tell you I really enjoyed the walk through, it gives a good look at the various elements of the cabin's construction and the different components. I like the music too. Anyway, just thought I'd give you a big thumbs up, I really like what you've done and your willingness to share it.
Did I hear you right? The local building authority told you that on your acre of land, you couldn't build a full size house?
Heck! I live on a HALF acre, and have a 1200 sq. ft. home with three levels! Can't imagine the logic of a community law that says that an acre is not a big enough parcel of land to build a "regular" full-size home on (say, a Cape Cod style home, at LEAST)!
Wanna explain more about the local law there? I'm absolutely baffled by that legislation?
How in the world can anyone build a solar cabin completely by himself? Aren't there times when it takes two people to get the job done? Like when it comes to building the roof top?
I highly recommend watching Alone in the Wilderness, the story of Dick Proenneke building a cabin in the wilderness using only basic hand tools. Dick, at the age of 50, left civilization and headed up to Alaska where he lived for the next 30 years.
Anyway, Alone in the Wilderness has some incredible footage and fantastic examples of craftsmanship and simplicity in building a very small log cabin. Most of the materials he used were free as well.
I think with the irradic weather we are having growing food inside will be the better way if you have a basement that would help then you just buy heating light's i am not sure about how you would water your plant's. Thanks for this vid solarcabin couldn't you use marine batteries too ?
ive tried Ebay, internet sites, and 2 realtors, can't find off the grid cheap land over here in Jersey, I'm getting desperate enough to start to look for raw land to squat on. think I should ask some farmers?
I've tried ebay for NJ, but nothing affordable.. I'm gonna send some emails out today to real estate agents in various counties, maybe somone specializes in rural land, I only want an acre...
I got your ebook, but am having a hard time finding rural land in NJ, any advice? I would love to do this, I'm a slave in my cubicle... Miss nature so much
Tiny house blog and tiny house designs are good website for ideas. and I have shared my designs there.
I have lived through hard times and watched my parents struggle raising 9 kids through a depression so my goal is to help people build inexpensive houses they can afford to live in!
Hello, I have the same panel set up. How do you secure the bracket to the roof and how do you secure he panels to the bracket, it seems pretty flimsy to me and I wouldn't trust it in any sort of weather. Thanks, Jason
That one dislike is the 1%. Fuck them.
sbhuiyan 1 week ago
As long as it is nonrestricted land, right?
Texasraised1215 1 month ago
Code is not a problem on Personal property, Right?
Texasraised1215 1 month ago
@Texasraised1215 no, it still applies... it basically comes down to whether they catch you and care enough to chase after you... if you live in a suburb with picky neighbors they'll be knocking on your door. If the neighbors don't care, the gov probably won't find out about it.
BlueStrikeP 4 days ago
That is awesome.. good for you.. Only prob I see is code
seocom 1 month ago
Nice to be able to go back and watch these older ones, too. Thanks!
tomperanteau 1 month ago
In most states, including my own any occupied structure under 400 sq feet has to be on a trailer that is registered as a recreational trailer. Anything over 400 is considered an actual trailer or home and is subject to building codes, do you know any way around these rules? I want to be more independent but most laws these days don't allow you to be. I could do the whole shed thing but nobody in Arizona can mind their own business.
fatguyaaron 1 month ago
@fatguyaaron
Look at rural counties with few building codes. Show Low in AZ might work.
solarcabin 1 month ago
@solarcabin thanks for the reply, I have actually been looking at the Bourdon ranch area because the land is cheap and it's next to Silver creek.
fatguyaaron 1 month ago
Hi, it was very nice to listen to some of your videos. I will keep in mind that it is possible ti live with small amount of money. Thanks for showing them. I like your song to. Bye.
sergedugal 2 months ago in playlist Autres vidéos de solarcabin
when you are building the cabin, if you are in an area that sometimes has strong winds and tornados, can you lay down a concrete foundation or pay someone to do it?
jkellybrew 2 months ago
@jkellybrew
Yes it could be built on a cement slab.
solarcabin 2 months ago
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CarlosMacMartin 3 months ago in playlist More videos from solarcabin
Nice post! I am planning a homestead in the mountains of AZ, about 6,200 ft. elevation. Completely off grid, with 4 small wind turbines, and 6 solar panels, and a forklift battery for electricity storage. Heat by wood, with propane back-up. Home will be a 14X70 or 16X80 mobile home, reframed inside with 6" of foam in bedrooms, add 2" in the floors. Rainwater collecting, and haul water as needed. Composting toilet. Growing most of food with gardens, indoors and out, and fruit trees. Can't wait!
My1968Impala 6 months ago
@My1968Impala
Sounds like a good plan!
solarcabin 5 months ago
@solarcabin i'm looking to make a move myself... only it aint a cabin one,(wish it was) i'm moving to my neighborhood apartments on my own! the first time i moved out of my grandmothers house i was 23 moved in with a friend aprt., then with another,then another! finally moved back home then got married, moved in a house with her then i divorced quit my job & took care of my mom full time &since she, was taking care of my grandparents, i started taking care of them too......
a1saouse 2 months ago
@solarcabin . ...well i blown up! taking care of this many old people and i'm ready to move out on my own, meaning no friends i got to put up with, no wife i got to listen to, and no mother! not to mention grand parents in my sites, when i am at MY OWN APARTMENT! WISHING IT WAS A CABIN? but i will take this secluded apartment.where no one know's where i live, except maybe my granddaughter?anyways wanted to share that with ya... "peace be with you"
a1saouse 2 months ago
no one hates Solar
christopherscrops 7 months ago
You say solar homesteader but your whole house is ran on propane. I think it's cool what you've done but the title is miss leading.
bigchad007 7 months ago
@bigchad007
Most off-grid homes also use alternative fuels like propane, wood, or NG.
solarcabin 7 months ago
@solarcabin Ah ok, I like the integration of the wind turbine! Would be nice if you could get away from the propane too, have it 0 cost. But that's an ideal world. Not sure if you've seen video's from GREENPOWERSCIENCE on youtube, but you could integrate other methods to reduce your propane usage too, like using black plastic hose for heating water etc etc. Either way, I enjoyed watching your video's and envy you also :) The rat race sucks. Take care man.
bigchad007 7 months ago
@bigchad007
I use very little propane and could use wood for heat but wood is expensive here. If you can cut your own wood that is the way to go and I use solar passive heating.
solarcabin 5 months ago
Thanks so much for your information. appreciated.
MsBunnyLove4Ever 7 months ago
Hey Lamar, Im begining planning for my cabin and have found some inspiration in yours i have an acre in Hawaii an calling it underdeveloped is a bit of an under statement. Its pretty high up in the moutains so precipitation makes solar energy a bit difficult to obtain any alternative suggestions?
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MisplacedProductions 8 months ago
@MisplacedProductions
Precipitation shouldn't matter much if you use a monocrystaline panel as long as it gets some direct sunlight for 3-5 hours a day.
solarcabin 8 months ago
@solarcabin thats perfect i get more of 5 hours daily But drilling a water well would be rater difficult but i am planning on making a small pond for Coy Fish
MisplacedProductions 7 months ago
This is a little small for my taste but I really like the thought process and consideration that went into building this. I agree, the porch is a must have. I know your business is pests but, how do you deal with pests - ants, termites, etc. Thanks for sharing.
darthom 8 months ago
I put a devoted a complimentary page on my web site for any videos you add to your playlist at your own channel. It will automatically update to my web site viewers with each new videos you add to your playlist. Because i think everyone can benefit from it. At forpropertyinvestors website!
ForPropertyInvestors 10 months ago
we can also live in a 26 foot RV,,,everything is already installed and you dont need a building permet....:) just my thought , but your cabin is AWESOME
bikerboyzx 11 months ago
One issue I am concerned about, with building a similar cabin (bit bigger)
Is zoning. Most areas here have restrictions 800 min sq ft. You can get around this by not building it on a permanent foundation like you did, build it a certain size, and call it a shed. But if you have kids. Is there any laws against living in a shed, with kids. Could CPS decide they know whats best for your family, and step in, for living in a so called shed?
It could get hairy if the county/state wanted to push it.
Briansgarage 1 year ago
@Briansgarage why would live in a shed with your kids?
TheGreatKas 1 year ago
@TheGreatKas
Cabin...
They love going to the cabin for vacation. Going to do it full time. Because we, as a family LOVE it.
Briansgarage 1 year ago
Greetings Lamar. I bought your ebook quite a while ago and really enjoyed it. I only just today ran across you on youtube, though, and I must tell you I really enjoyed the walk through, it gives a good look at the various elements of the cabin's construction and the different components. I like the music too. Anyway, just thought I'd give you a big thumbs up, I really like what you've done and your willingness to share it.
slaeghunder 1 year ago
Greetings Lamar. I bought your ebook quite a while ago and really enjoyed it. I only just today ran across you on youtube, though, and I must tell you I really enjoyed the walk through, it gives a good look at the various elements of the cabin's construction and the different components. I like the music too. Anyway, just thought I'd give you a big thumbs up, I really like what you've done and your willingness to share it.
slaeghunder 1 year ago
Did I hear you right? The local building authority told you that on your acre of land, you couldn't build a full size house?
Heck! I live on a HALF acre, and have a 1200 sq. ft. home with three levels! Can't imagine the logic of a community law that says that an acre is not a big enough parcel of land to build a "regular" full-size home on (say, a Cape Cod style home, at LEAST)!
Wanna explain more about the local law there? I'm absolutely baffled by that legislation?
-Nutmegger1957
nutmegger1957 1 year ago
How in the world can anyone build a solar cabin completely by himself? Aren't there times when it takes two people to get the job done? Like when it comes to building the roof top?
corndogers564 1 year ago
cool cabin
pinetar100 1 year ago
What a fantastic series of videos! Thank you so much for giving us hope for building a free-standing home.
terrymccuaig 1 year ago
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Also, what about regulations? does the government restrict how you can build your house on your land?
FreedomIsSecurity 1 year ago
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Where would we get the raw materials to build our small cabin for cheap at? ie. wood, concrete...
FreedomIsSecurity 1 year ago
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FreedomIsSecurity 1 year ago
Good videos and good advice.
I highly recommend watching Alone in the Wilderness, the story of Dick Proenneke building a cabin in the wilderness using only basic hand tools. Dick, at the age of 50, left civilization and headed up to Alaska where he lived for the next 30 years.
Anyway, Alone in the Wilderness has some incredible footage and fantastic examples of craftsmanship and simplicity in building a very small log cabin. Most of the materials he used were free as well.
mysweeteventhorizon 1 year ago
Someone should try to build these all over Detroit, tear down those nasty homes down and replace them with these.
jhtrico1850 1 year ago
I think with the irradic weather we are having growing food inside will be the better way if you have a basement that would help then you just buy heating light's i am not sure about how you would water your plant's. Thanks for this vid solarcabin couldn't you use marine batteries too ?
Ameican87eagle 1 year ago
As long as the multimeter reads wats, volts, and amps it will work. Mine is just a $10 radioshack cheapo.
What brand/watts solar panel did you get ?
solarcabin 1 year ago
As long as the multimeter reads wats, volts, and amps it will work. Mine is just a $10 radioshack cheapo.
What brand/watts solar panel did you get ?
solarcabin 1 year ago
As long as the multimeter reads watts and amps it will work. Mine is just a cheap radioshack model for $10.
Whet brand/size solar panel did you get ?
solarcabin 1 year ago
ive tried Ebay, internet sites, and 2 realtors, can't find off the grid cheap land over here in Jersey, I'm getting desperate enough to start to look for raw land to squat on. think I should ask some farmers?
jasontrucker007 1 year ago
Start knocking on farmers doors and see if they know of any land available.
Go to the county websites and look at tax sales and foreclosure properties.
solarcabin 1 year ago
@solarcabin will do, thanks
jasontrucker007 1 year ago
@solarcabin CAN WE HIRE PEOPLE TO BUILD THE CABIN FOR US?
jeoan317 1 year ago
@jasontrucker007 your looking on the grid for a place that isn't on the grid ?
MrDaleaaaa 10 months ago
I've tried ebay for NJ, but nothing affordable.. I'm gonna send some emails out today to real estate agents in various counties, maybe somone specializes in rural land, I only want an acre...
jasontrucker007 2 years ago
I got your ebook, but am having a hard time finding rural land in NJ, any advice? I would love to do this, I'm a slave in my cubicle... Miss nature so much
jasontrucker007 2 years ago
I don't know much about NJ but have you looked on Ebay real estate for land ?
You might try NY as I have seen some good cheap land there and some places still have no building codes.
solarcabin 2 years ago
5***** this is exactly what I'm looking for
Wedumgoodblkfolk 2 years ago
No, I loved it! ;)
I didn't expect all the other info you put in to it and the pictures at the end was a real motivator!
I will check out your off gird info too!
Happy to see you here on you tube.
mnclesunkey 2 years ago
LAMAR!!!!
Nice to see you. I purchased your ebook. LOVE IT!!
The book it worth it!
mnclesunkey 2 years ago
Thanks, I am glad you liked it.
I have a new one out called Off-grid Solar on my website for anyone interested.
solarcabin 2 years ago
I have a group on yahoo called simple solar homesteading and I belong to about 50 forums for that purpose. Thank you for the encouragement!
solarcabin 2 years ago
Thank you!
Tiny house blog and tiny house designs are good website for ideas. and I have shared my designs there.
I have lived through hard times and watched my parents struggle raising 9 kids through a depression so my goal is to help people build inexpensive houses they can afford to live in!
solarcabin 2 years ago
R13 non formaldahyde in wall R19 in floor and ceiling.
offgridsolarman 2 years ago
I loved this guy's ebook! I would have paid double for it, many really interesting plans in there
rinster 2 years ago
Thank you!
I am glad you enjoyed the ebook. I am working on two new books on solar homesteading that will be available in spring so stay in touch guys.
solarcabin 2 years ago
I bought LaMar's ebook earlier this year. For $5 it is a STEAL. Great book. Lots of information and wisdom.
desperado657 2 years ago
They come with triangle mounting brackets and panels fit into the channel.
I used heavy duty wood screws through brackets into 2x4 roof studs.
Been up their 5 years through many storms and never lost one yet!
LaMar
solarcabin 2 years ago
Hello, I have the same panel set up. How do you secure the bracket to the roof and how do you secure he panels to the bracket, it seems pretty flimsy to me and I wouldn't trust it in any sort of weather. Thanks, Jason
LXRACR 2 years ago
Thanks Kasin!
It took about two weeks to build the cabin but interior is always an ongoing project like most homes.
Glad you enjoyed the videos!
If you subscribe you will see any new videos as I post them and many more to come.
solarcabin 2 years ago
I'm enjoying your videos. What a lot of work you've done. I can't believe you built that by yourself. Nice Job!
KasinH 2 years ago