Any advice on economical living spaces

[Ruik]

I am in the county in Tennessee, the only inspections are for septic and electricity. However I am in the woods and I have built whatever I pleased. I installed my septic and field lines without a perk test and as a former electrician I wired my house to code. I moved in and the neighbours called the county over me not having a company put in the septic. I don't know how they knew, I didn't tell anyone. The county sent a letter to the person who collects my mail. I told him to call them and say they were just trying to use the county to harass me; the county said don't worry about it we understand. LOL

I've been here quite a while now, and the neighbours have since all changed. All they can do when push comes to shove is put a lien on your land. Be free.

Also I've built houses in Georgia, if thats where you are. Some places have inspectors others don't. I've built an off grid house outside of Lafayette. And two houses north of there a bit.

[Rob_0126]

I am in the county in Tennessee, the only inspections are for septic and electricity. However I am in the woods and I have built whatever I pleased. I installed my septic and field lines without a perk test and as a former electrician I wired my house to code. I moved in and the neighbours called the county over me not having a company put in the septic. I don't know how they knew, I didn't tell anyone. The county sent a letter to the person who collects my mail. I told him to call them and say they were just trying to use the county to harass me; the county said don't worry about it we understand. LOL

I've been here quite a while now, and the neighbours have since all changed. All they can do when push comes to shove is put a lien on your land. Be free.

Also I've built houses in Georgia, if thats where you are. Some places have inspectors others don't. I've built an off grid house outside of Lafayette. And two houses north of there a bit.

I suppose I should check with the local code office for the county to see if their are any gotchas.

[Remember_The_Alamo]

Are there any subdivisions in your area where new homes are being built? If there are, and you have a truck and trailer, try going and talk to the builders about salvage. Do not just drive up and take it, ask first. If the builder says ok, you can gather a large amount of material for construction. At least 2X4,2X6,2X8 and 2X10. I work currently as a door installer/weather stripper, I have salvaged enough insulated, metal clad 3 X 8 doors to use for siding material on a shed I plan to build. This will save a ton of money on siding and insulation. Where the bores and joints will be I will use some flat flashing, silicone caulk and screws to stitch/water proof the walls. The caulk I have salvaged when the roofers leave unused tubes on job sites. My plan is to build a roughly 18' X 18' shed. I may gather more doors and use them as roof decking as well, since they are 1 3/4" thick, should be sturdy enough.

Many ways to stretch your budget, heck I have found entire rolls of the Pex water piping, entire joints of the metal pipe used to bring gas to the house, smaller pieces in 6' and 8' lengths, useful for fencing and gates. Just do not take without permission, that can get you into trouble.

Oh, and if you do not have atruck/trailer, might be able to rent at a lowe's/home depot.