Building a modern home in the woods
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Building a modern home in the woods
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#2Cool story! I didn't notice it in there, maybe I just missed it, I would be worried about animals getting in the house, I wonder if they designed it to be animal proof? Being up in the woods there, the house must be under constant attack from the woodland creatures.
Animals being anything from bees and ants and assorted bugs to squirrels and chipmunks and maybe bears. I have a SMALL woods behind my house and find all of those things have ways to get in without being invited way more often than I like. (Not bears)
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#3TL;DR wealthy, privileged white couple in Canada build dream home in the woods thanks to extensive societal advantages which they enjoy.
Film at nine.
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#4Doesn't the author actually mean postmodern? "Modern home" architecture is from the early-mid 20th century.
If you're looking to build a home, do yourself a favor and watch Essential Craftsman's Spec House series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn4L_aJ1rV4&list=PLRZePj70B4...). Your eyeballs will grow wider and wider with all the considerations, but you'll be better informed for it.
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#5Cool story! I didn't notice it in there, maybe I just missed it, I would be worried about animals getting in the house, I wonder if they designed it to be animal proof? Being up in the woods there, the house must be under constant attack from the woodland creatures. Animals being anything from bees and ants and assorted bugs to squirrels and chipmunks and maybe bears. I have a SMALL woods behind my house and find all…
The Pemberton area is besieged by grizzly and black bears constantly. It is a lovely part of the world, and somewhat terrifying.
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#60 words about forest fires or preparing a defensible boundary and setback.
Their insurance is going to be fierce.
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#7Leaving out the actual financial information makes this post a little useless. Before I can imagine it, I want to know if I can do this or if I need to be a trust fund baby.
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#90 words about forest fires or preparing a defensible boundary and setback. Their insurance is going to be fierce .
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#10Leaving out the actual financial information makes this post a little useless. Before I can imagine it, I want to know if I can do this or if I need to be a trust fund baby.
My thoughts exactly. This process seems difficult to understand without understanding the costs involved.
Many, many people dream of living in the woods. The costs are usually unknown or prohibitive!