Decisions...decisions

Well, yesterday proved to not be as fulfilling as anticipated. The home we had hoped to have built was just too far out of our budget and to downsize it to an affordable amount would have left us with far less than we wanted.  It was an interesting adventure trying to design a home with the HGTV program for building ang landscaping.

Right now, it looks like we are going the route of a Solitaire home. They are very well built and maybe even better built that a dsite built home as they have to be engineered to withstand a trip down the highway. Mike had a Solitaire home many years ago and was very happy with its design and construction, He also had a job or delivering and setting up mobile homes back in the mid 1970's.

Now we have to determine what we are willing and able to spend , not only on the home but on the site preparation, garage and any additional expenses that may arise from this endeavor. We will be adding a new water line from the water meter to the site. We are also going to have to have a new septic tank and line placed. Then there is the slab/pad to set the home up on.  Do we get it dug down 2-2.5 ft. or have the plad put level in the ground?

The garage will probably be about 30'X30'. A nice size for our toys. And then I am sure we will at some point have an additional shop built as necessary. Be sure, though, the shop will not be blocking any views. The views from this location are great in just about every direction. The site the house will be set had been built up for the old house. An area of about 50'X50' sits about 6-8 ft higher that the surrounding ground. This will also enhance any views.

It is time to get busy , ready to go see nephew and his beautiful family.