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NIevo Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 5154 EE 100% (12) ID, USA	Posted: 9/10/2019 7:57:59 PM EDT [#1] At least it's really cooled off for you and the recent rains should help the ground for digging. Keep us updated!

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Posted: 9/10/2019 9:02:22 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Davidrw5150:

The only option is satellite internet and Hughes Net sucks!!! My realtor uses Viasat so I will see how it compares...When I was there looking at the property I actually had cell service so I hope to be able to do small updates with my phone from time to time. I also plan on creating a YouTube channel and uploading a video a week at first when I go into town.

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That's awesome! Please give us links and updates here if you can do so.

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Wine is sunlight held together by water~~Galileo Galilei
Well-behaved women rarely make history~~Marilyn Monroe

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Posted: 9/10/2019 9:08:39 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Davidrw5150:

That's more or less what I plan on doing.....My initial cabin is temporary (1-3 yrs) as I build up all the infrastructure for my homestead. In that time I will figure the best spot for my permanent place. I am probably going to build a small place for my mom, she's 70 now, and move her out next year so she has a place where she can do whatever she wants in her twilight years.......

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OP, I don't know how far you are from civilization, and good hospitals/medical care, but plan for an area where a lifeflight/helicopter can land if you need one. I say this because I got done caring for my own mom last year, after a ten-year decline (she was 90 when she passed) and the need for constant access to medical care was...tiring...since she didn't live near most of her practitioners. Fortunately ambulance service was good, so when I couldn't get to her quickly enough, the guys and gals at the ambulance service could.

I know somebody who lives where ONLY air-evac is a viable option, so I thought I would mention...as your mom grows older--20 years from now or so--she may need available care with quick access. Don't know if your property can provide that, but it's something to think of.

Chops to you for wanting to bring her out there, and to her, for wanting to come out there.

Green wood is a bendy thing~~Grendel_J
Wine is sunlight held together by water~~Galileo Galilei
Well-behaved women rarely make history~~Marilyn Monroe

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Posted: 9/10/2019 9:12:11 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Davidrw5150:
Well I arrived Friday and got my ‘base camp’ setup....https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/8EFC9EE5-36E4-45F6-9CA2-9E593FC72100_jpeg-1085776.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/43702888-112C-4107-98E5-D47AFC823E98_jpeg-1085777.JPG

Over the last couple days, in between the rain it got the ground action for my cabin started...
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If the weather holds I will be getting the risers for the deck done and then, hopefully have the deck itself framed in by this weekend.....

I have no signal on the property so I can only update when I make my supply runs. So I will put updates up as I can.

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Woot Woot! So glad you can do updates!

This is exciting!

Green wood is a bendy thing~~Grendel_J
Wine is sunlight held together by water~~Galileo Galilei
Well-behaved women rarely make history~~Marilyn Monroe

seaskidoo Member Joined Oct 2013 Posts 1749 EE 100% (42) ID, USA	Posted: 9/11/2019 3:25:25 AM EDT [#5] This is awesome OP. I made the move recently too. Just haven't got the land part yet. If you need some help, shoot me a PM. I'm probably pretty close to you.

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Posted: 9/11/2019 8:59:54 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:

OP, I don't know how far you are from civilization, and good hospitals/medical care, but plan for an area where a lifeflight/helicopter can land if you need one. I say this because I got done caring for my own mom last year, after a ten-year decline (she was 90 when she passed) and the need for constant access to medical care was...tiring...since she didn't live near most of her practitioners. Fortunately ambulance service was good, so when I couldn't get to her quickly enough, the guys and gals at the ambulance service could.

I know somebody who lives where ONLY air-evac is a viable option, so I thought I would mention...as your mom grows older--20 years from now or so--she may need available care with quick access. Don't know if your property can provide that, but it's something to think of.

Chops to you for wanting to bring her out there, and to her, for wanting to come out there.

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That area is fairly far from hospitals. I know the general area and I would say even lifeflight would be over an hour roundtrip.

NIevo Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 5186 EE 100% (12) ID, USA	Posted: 9/11/2019 9:00:47 PM EDT [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By seaskidoo: This is awesome OP. I made the move recently too. Just haven't got the land part yet. If you need some help, shoot me a PM. I'm probably pretty close to you. View Quote What region are you in, if you don't mind me asking. Several of us Panhandlers.

usmcmp Member Joined Sep 2013 Posts 5642 EE 100% (5) AZ, USA	Posted: 9/11/2019 9:06:35 PM EDT [#8] Good start. Don't slack off cause it will be winter soon.

seaskidoo Member Joined Oct 2013 Posts 1756 EE 100% (42) ID, USA	Posted: 9/11/2019 11:40:08 PM EDT [#9] Quote History Originally Posted By NIevo: What region are you in, if you don't mind me asking. Several of us Panhandlers. View Quote I'm off the Pend O'Reille

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 676 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/12/2019 11:42:03 AM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By NIevo: What region are you in, if you don't mind me asking. Several of us Panhandlers. View Quote Benewah County....

pcsutton CHRONIC - Member ....but not a 3rd member Joined Sep 2004 Posts 91049 EE 100% (1) TX, USA	Posted: 9/12/2019 11:21:30 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By Davidrw5150: Benewah County.... View Quote Oh, hell...I used to poonce an old gal that lived right out of Fernwood. I used to know that area fairly well. North of I-90, not so much. Enjoy Idaho! You gonna take time to bust an elk this fall?
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NIevo Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 5252 EE 100% (12) ID, USA	Posted: 9/13/2019 9:45:19 PM EDT [#12] Very nice. We camp at Riley Creek every year as well as Priest during Huckleberry season.

seaskidoo Member Joined Oct 2013 Posts 1764 EE 100% (42) ID, USA	Posted: 9/13/2019 11:14:58 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By NIevo: Very nice. We camp at Riley Creek every year as well as Priest during Huckleberry season. View Quote Just spent a week up around Priest. Can't beat the sliding rocks when it's hot as balls. Go during the week and its empty.

Dave15 Member Joined Mar 2005 Posts 18040 EE 100% (1) MD, USA	Posted: 9/14/2019 8:02:07 AM EDT [#14] Following along OP! 2x6 walls vs your planned 2x4s dont cost much more and R19 better than R13.

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Posted: 9/14/2019 10:47:19 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Dave15:
Following along OP!

2x6 walls vs your planned 2x4s dont cost much more and R19 better than R13.

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Also, if you wrap the house with rigid foam insulation, you'll drastically reduce the thermal bridging from the studs and greatly increase your overall insulation level. It adds some cost but when it's minus 10 outside, you'll be very happy you did it and it will save money for as long as the building is standing.

Mr_Psmith The 'P' is silent. Joined Jun 2005 Posts 4961 EE 100% (3) USA	Posted: 9/14/2019 5:52:08 PM EDT [#16] Godspeed. Wish I could do the same. Tied down for the next 20 years.
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Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 677 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/15/2019 10:49:24 AM EDT [#17] I finished my deck yesterday! Ready to start on the walls.... I decided to go with 2x6 walls. I should have them up in a couple of days. Still looking for doors and a couple windows but hopefully I will stumble across something this week. Attached File Attached File Floors are insulated r19.

j97531 Member Joined Nov 2007 Posts 3189 EE 100% (96) TX, USA	Posted: 9/15/2019 11:19:59 AM EDT [#18] Looks great. living the dream my friend!

CAJva Member Joined Mar 2011 Posts 4863 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 9/15/2019 8:35:12 PM EDT [#19] Yep. I’m jealous.
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foxxnhound Joined Dec 2003 Posts 3822 EE 100% (3) ID, USA	Posted: 9/15/2019 11:28:14 PM EDT [#20] Whatever you build, make sure it can handle the snow load.

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Posted: 9/15/2019 11:29:54 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By FrankSymptoms:
Congratulations! I've just moved to Idaho, near the border with Ontario, OR. So we get the best of Idaho living with Oregon zero-sales-tax!

We got an acre in a small town, zoned residential agricultural; we have 1 more truckload before it's finished.

The front part of the land is buildings; the back half-acre is currently weeds. Wife wants to kill weeds by mowing, then planting alfalfa, THEN putting in a couple head of cows for butchering. (We have a large freezer the previous owner left behind.)

OP, the difference here is... almost surreal. The people here are friendly, almost Stepford Wives friendly! Our first visit here, people came up to us out of nowhere, shook our hands and started talking! We finally figured out that our first visit (in March-April) was just after the first weekend of spring weather, and everyone just felt good!

OP, about the best advice I can give you is this: Everyone I've known who has done what you are doing has said to live on the land for a year before building. That way you can figure out where the wind blows, what areas get soaked in a rain, where it's hot during the summer, etc.

Best of luck to you!

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You and I are neighbors!

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 678 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/16/2019 9:56:31 PM EDT [#22] Was able to start the framing today.... have to wait on the front wall until I secure the Windows and the door... Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File

ropin4gold Joined Nov 2006 Posts 735 EE 100% (58) TN, USA	Posted: 9/16/2019 10:00:58 PM EDT [#23] Nice. Looks like you are getting after it.

everready73 Joined Feb 2017 Posts 1767 EE 100% (2) PA, USA	Posted: 9/17/2019 3:18:17 PM EDT [#24] Making some progress! Keep the updates coming if you can please.

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 679 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/17/2019 8:38:31 PM EDT [#25] Roughed in my loft joists and the wall that separated the kitchen area and bathroom/ closet.... Attached File Attached File Attached File

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Posted: 9/17/2019 8:58:29 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Davidrw5150:
I finished my deck yesterday! Ready to start on the walls.... I decided to go with 2x6 walls. I should have them up in a couple of days. Still looking for doors and a couple windows but hopefully I will stumble across something this week.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/3493AF3C-A7CB-443F-90C6-CF3DBCA6D7CA_jpeg-1090846.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/D62CAB9C-6B7B-494C-BDB0-409AB88B21A8_jpeg-1090847.JPG

Floors are insulated r19.

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See if there is a habitat restore anywhere near you. If so it's worth a drive. There are ALWAYS many doors and windows available for cheap.

Nobody ever wakes me at 2 in the morning telling me that my grass is out on the highway.~~Radiopat
Wine is sunlight held together by water~~Galileo Galilei
Well-behaved women rarely make history~~Marilyn Monroe

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Posted: 9/17/2019 9:00:17 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Davidrw5150:
Roughed in my loft joists and the wall that separated the kitchen area and bathroom/ closet....https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/C08C218B-A1F0-4EE4-99FC-5230D50E6D5A_jpeg-1093801.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/0D09BED2-2CAC-403D-9FB4-049939636810_jpeg-1093803.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/E850D5B6-386F-4C03-A57D-96FC49FBEA56_jpeg-1093805.JPG

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Nobody ever wakes me at 2 in the morning telling me that my grass is out on the highway.~~Radiopat
Wine is sunlight held together by water~~Galileo Galilei
Well-behaved women rarely make history~~Marilyn Monroe

dryflash3 Global Warming Hoax Skeptic before it was cool Joined Jun 2007 Posts 53477 EE 100% (1) WA, USA	Posted: 9/18/2019 11:39:37 AM EDT [#28] Great thread OP. Your cabin looks good so far.
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549 Team Member Joined Oct 2009 Posts 12123 EE 100% (30) OH, USA	Posted: 9/18/2019 11:39:48 AM EDT [#29] Good thread, keep the updates coming. Are you going to throw dirt around the foundation to keep cold air from flowing under your floor?

Bassman2 Call Sign - "Backlash" Joined Aug 2006 Posts 4060 EE 100% (52) WA, USA	Posted: 9/18/2019 12:21:26 PM EDT [#30] Tag - following this! Looks like you're making great progress... Snows a coming!

NIevo Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 5454 EE 100% (12) ID, USA	Posted: 9/18/2019 8:25:18 PM EDT [#31] Quote History Originally Posted By AirRaceFan: Good thread, keep the updates coming. Are you going to throw dirt around the foundation to keep cold air from flowing under your floor? View Quote I think that's why he insulated the floor.

Kitties-with-Sigs Born with a low tolerance for bullshit Joined Feb 2007 Posts 42838 EE 0% (0) KY, USA	Posted: 9/19/2019 7:42:38 PM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By Bassman2: Tag - following this! Looks like you're making great progress... Snows a coming! View Quote That "snow's a comin'" thing is scary. Guessing much sooner and much deeper where OP is, but still... I'm not ready. Praying he is.
	Nobody ever wakes me at 2 in the morning telling me that my grass is out on the highway.~~Radiopat Wine is sunlight held together by water~~Galileo Galilei Well-behaved women rarely make history~~Marilyn Monroe

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 680 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/20/2019 11:46:35 AM EDT [#33] Well I scored the windows and doors at the area Habitat for Humanity store..... 2 exterior doors and two insulated double pane 4x4 windows for $160!!!!! That motivated me to get the front wall finished yesterday. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File

swampfox3 Member Joined Jan 2004 Posts 991 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 9/20/2019 1:09:00 PM EDT [Last Edit: swampfox3] [#34] Great progress Are you going with standard insulation?

heffelfinger007 You and your fuggin rope Joined Sep 2005 Posts 7222 EE 100% (2) TN, USA	Posted: 9/20/2019 1:22:28 PM EDT [#35] In on this thread for updates!
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Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 681 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/20/2019 1:26:15 PM EDT [#36] Yes..... r19 fiberglass between studs then 3/4” foam board.

dryflash3 Global Warming Hoax Skeptic before it was cool Joined Jun 2007 Posts 53495 EE 100% (1) WA, USA	Posted: 9/20/2019 2:34:08 PM EDT [Last Edit: dryflash3] [#37] The headers over the window and door opening are undersize. Otherwise looks good.
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ColtRifle Joined May 2002 Posts 16684 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 9/20/2019 7:40:16 PM EDT [#38] Quote History Originally Posted By dryflash3: The headers over the window and door opening are undersize. Otherwise looks good. View Quote https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2001/03/15/anatomy-of-a-stud-framed-wall

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 682 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/20/2019 8:57:46 PM EDT [#39] Yeah I dropped the ball on the windows and will be adding another header, but the door wasn’t, finished...... it is now. Along with my roof beam. Hopefully tomorrow I will get the rafters and the siding done. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 683 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/21/2019 2:29:56 PM EDT [#40] Completed my ridge beam and got my first rafters laid out...... trying to beat the rain coming tomorrow. I picked up all my exterior sheeting and house wrap as well as the rest of my rafters. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File

BandM Joined Jul 2008 Posts 1524 EE 100% (2) USA	Posted: 9/22/2019 1:04:48 PM EDT [#41] Op loving this thread!

DWFAN Stanza 38 Joined Feb 2004 Posts 26618 EE 100% (3) OH, USA	Posted: 9/22/2019 5:00:25 PM EDT [#42] Very jelly, congrats.
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Posted: 9/22/2019 10:27:18 PM EDT

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Completed my ridge beam and got my first rafters laid out...... trying to beat the rain coming tomorrow. I picked up all my exterior sheeting and house wrap as well as the rest of my rafters.https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/7068BD91-D75D-4D04-83F0-89B539619D82_jpeg-1098070.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/55FBC27D-A009-4561-9D83-144308435E47_jpeg-1098071.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/62A16BCF-EAEF-444B-B97C-6736243C8593_jpeg-1098073.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/384426/2D3016F9-E5AC-49CC-BE52-117D181F7336_jpeg-1098074.JPG

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Fingers crossed that you got your building dried in.

I wish for the rain you are getting. We need it, and you would have time to get more done.

Nobody ever wakes me at 2 in the morning telling me that my grass is out on the highway.~~Radiopat
Wine is sunlight held together by water~~Galileo Galilei
Well-behaved women rarely make history~~Marilyn Monroe

dryflash3 Global Warming Hoax Skeptic before it was cool Joined Jun 2007 Posts 53516 EE 100% (1) WA, USA	Posted: 9/23/2019 3:39:52 PM EDT [#44] Door framing looks good now. Get her dried in. Good luck.
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johnh57 Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 10167 EE 100% (7) MT, USA	Posted: 9/23/2019 3:45:30 PM EDT [#45] Quote History Originally Posted By dryflash3: Door framing looks good now. Get her dried in. Good luck. View Quote Ridge post bearing on the center of a 3 - 2x6 flatwise header? Typical header around here is 2 - 2x10s under the double top plate and we're only 30 psf snow.

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 684 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/23/2019 4:17:30 PM EDT [#46] Quote History Originally Posted By johnh57: Ridge post bearing on the center of a 3 - 2x6 flatwise header? Typical header around here is 2 - 2x10s under the double top plate and we're only 30 psf snow. View Quote Ridge post is 3 2x6 upright, not flat.

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 685 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/23/2019 4:21:48 PM EDT [#47] Have my front door and one window roughed in. Should have the other window and back door roughed in this evening. I’ll do the eaves in the morning and then I’ll be able to get the canvas up by Wednesday if the weather gods are smiling..... Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File

johnh57 Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 10168 EE 100% (7) MT, USA	Posted: 9/23/2019 4:37:04 PM EDT [#48] Your door header looks like 3 2x6's laid flatwise.

Davidrw5150 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 686 EE 0% (0) ID, USA	Posted: 9/23/2019 4:55:03 PM EDT [#49] The door, yeah, I did that one flat.... but the ridge is the other way.

QRB Joined Feb 2015 Posts 663 EE 100% (3) CA, USA	Posted: 9/24/2019 10:28:17 AM EDT [#50] Have been following, but was on the road, unable to post. Looks good! Looks as if you have been building like a man who knows winter is coming! What a great adventure! Cheers...

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