My little cabin in the woods
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The cabin is 14 x 14 and aproximately 400 square feet with a full loft. It includes a kitchen, dining area, bathroom and living area downstairs and a large bedroom and office upstairs.
I built this cabin by myself from new materials for under $2000 (not including windows, doors, and porch). I live in this cabin year round. My electricity comes from the solar panels you see on the roof and a small backup generator. This power runs all my lights, water pump, tv, computer etc. My heat is primarily from direct solar gain through the south facing windows and I use propane for a backup furnace, fridge, stove, and on demand water heater. My propane bill for last year was less than $200. I use a tracfone pay as you go cell phone for emergencies.
My water is from a free flowing artesian well and I also collect rainwater for gardening. My septic system is a solar composting toilet that I designed and is about two thirds more efficient than standard designs. I grow a garden, fruit trees and raise chickens and rabbits.
Because I have no house payments or monthly utility bills I can live very inexpensively. I own a small business and now I can work when I want as I want. I only work 9 months a year and spend winters on other projects.
My goal is to live simply and do as little damage to the earth as possible!
This cabin would be perfect as a starter home, vacation cabin, guest house, or bunk house. It is big enough to sleep six comfortably.
If you like this cabin and want the plans check this out!
For only $5.00 I will send you the ebook plans for the cabin which includes lots of pictures, step by step directions, and material list.
PLUS YOU GET ALL THESE PLANS:
1. How to build a solar cabin for under $2000
2. How to build a cabin addition for under $1500
3. How to build a solar panel and generator system for under $1000
4. How to build a solar composting toilet under $50
5. How to build a rain water and grey water harvesting system
6. How to build batch water heater under $50
7. How to build a solar food dehydrator under $50
8. How to build a solar oven under $50
9. How to build a root and/or storm shelter
10. How to build a great garden cart under $50
11. How to build a garden compost tumbler
12. How to build a portable chicken tractor for under $50
13. How to dig your own water well
14. How and where to find cheap homestead property
Plus an invaluable resource list to find anything a homesteader needs under the sun
Plans are 155 pages long and
all plans come complete with detailed step by step instructions, pictures, and
material list.
Orders are processed through paypal which is owned by EBAY and very safe!
Click here to order the Ebook for $5.00
If you would prefer the printed soft cover book it is only $14.99 + S/H
CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW AND ORDER PRINTED BOOK
All ebook plans are sent as a PDF readable file (E-BOOK) directly to your email after order is recieved.
If you do not want to use paypal you can send your EMAIL address and $5.00 cash or money order (NO CHECKS PLEASE) to:
LaMar
Route 1 box 1467
Roosevelt, Utah 84066
If you have questions contact me at lamar5292@yahoo.com
If you like the cabin please take a second to sign my guestbook here
HERE ARE A FEW BOOK REVIEWS FROM CUSTOMERS:
BOOK REVIEW:
As a professional renewable energy writer, I do review renewable
energy books for various publications, both in print and online.
I bought Lamar's Ebook "Simple Solar Homesteading" the other day. It's
a bargain for 5 bucks, it's completely original, he wrote and
photographed everything in it. The CAD construction diagrams for all
the projects are clear, the book is well organized, and it's easy to
read. You can build all of these projects yourself with just the
information provided in the book.
This book is a really original GEM in a sea of re-hashed online
renewable energy ebooks, and I highly recommend it to everyone here.
Dan Fink
Author and "Ask an Expert" columnist for Home Power Magazine
Author for Back Home Magazine
Co-author of the book "Homebrew Wind Power," 2008
Thanks Lamar! This is exactly what I hoped it would be. Perfect for our lake lot, and lots of projects available for future improvements. This ought to keep us busy for years into our retirement.
God Bless,
Kathy and Mike Wilson
"I just received LaMar's book about simple solar homesteading. The whole book contains finite directions for building a cabin for under $2,000, a solar system for under $1000, a solar water heater for under $50 ,a solar composting toilet, and even a garden cart, plus lots of other info about where to go to get more stuff. It's the best $5 I've ever spent. Just the how-to photos are worth so much. I printed the book off, bound it, and stayed up most of the night devouring it--now I can't wrench it out of my son's hands. I've always said if you know how to build shelter and grow food, it takes most of the fear out of life. If you haven't ordered this book, do it NOW! Thanks, LaMar, for putting this together". Rebecca at Coyote Moon Homestead in W KY
Simple Solar Homesteading II
"Lamar has empowered the reader, the seeker, the fed-up, those on very limited income, enabled them to take control of their life. Freeing them from the servitude of a system; that enslaves under 15-20 even 30 years of indenture, the mortgage company. A system that cares not for the Spiritual welfare of its captives, but only the profit it can extract from it’s sufferers. I found this book, to contain a wealth of information. All of it in a format that is usable, by anyone with the most marginal construction skills. Providing plans for more than just a cabin, he touches upon many more of the needed systems, which go along with homesteading. It will become a valuable tool for many, profound in its straight forward simplicity." Rock Trant
| Feedback | From / Price | Date / Time | |
 | love the e-book idea! I can carry the plans everywhr I go! thanks so much! | Buyer: | Jul-11-08 09:30 |
| Solar Cabin Plans under $2000 (#200233967912) | US $7.00 | ||
| As Listed Nice ebook | Buyer: scvk2 ( | Jul-10-08 13:14 |
| Solar Composting Toilet Under $50 (#200237690713) | US $7.00 | ||
| good biz fast shipping aaa+++ lotsa good info | Buyer: more67 ( | Jul-08-08 16:24 |
| Solar Cabin Plans under $2000 (#200237200925) | US $7.00 | ||
| Excellent guide, flawless transaction | Buyer: | Jul-07-08 19:45 |
| Solar Composting Toilet Plans under $50 (#200235660326) | US $7.00 |
Heres the back of the cabin before finished Heres my propane fridge, stove and my sink
Living area with futon couch for guests Dining area for 4 people
Lots more pictures in PHOTOS area!
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