$135,000 for a New Construction House on One Acre Minutes from Lake Hartwell

$135,000 for a New Construction House on One Acre Minutes from Lake Hartwell

I was asked to check this Facebook Marketplace listing for a new construction house on one acre for only $135,000. Great investment with new home on 1 acre of land. – $135,000 Williamston, SC Great investment with new home on 1 acre of land. Newly 

Hogan Construction Methods

Hogan Construction Methods

There are two main types of traditional hogans, depending on how they are made. The Female Hogan is usually six-sided. It is built from logs or stone. The roof may be insulated with earth or mud. The Male Hogan or Forked Stick Hogan is not 

Hubbell Trading Post Guest Hogan and Free Plans

Hubbell Trading Post Guest Hogan and Free Plans

The hogan at the Hubbell Trading Post is an octagon with each wall approximately 10 feet. The interior is around 450 square feet. It has a bathroom and a kitchen area. The guest house is in the traditional shape of a Navajo hogan built in 

Yurts: from Traditional to Modern Sustainable Housing

Yurts: from Traditional to Modern Sustainable Housing

A yurt is a round tent-like temporary or semi-permanent house. They have a circular footprint with a wooden frame covered in fabric. The roof is domed with a center opening where the roof poles connect to a heavy center compression ring or wheel. Yurts originated 

Yurts: Sustainable Traditional Central Asian Housing

Yurts: Sustainable Traditional Central Asian Housing

From the steppes of Mongolia and Kazakhstan to the mountains and valleys of Kyrgyzstan, nomadic people in parts of Central Asia traditionally lived in yurts. Lightweight, easy to breakdown, transport and re-assemble, they are ideal for shepherds and herdsmen as they move around to find 

A-Frame Cabin Variations for More Light and Floor Space

A-Frame Cabin Variations for More Light and Floor Space

Traditional A-frame cabins have two big problems. Only the front and back have windows. And the angled roof/walls provides less usable floor space high enough to stand up. These A-frame cabin variations address both problems. A traditional A-frame cabin is charming, but has windows and 

Inside Louis Penfield House Usonian Design by Frank Lloyd Wright

Inside Louis Penfield House Usonian Design by Frank Lloyd Wright

Discover how Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian homes provide practical strategies for a cohesive and comfortable home that reflects your lifestyle and tastes. Usonian homes have a deep connection to nature, functional efficiency, and an inviting aesthetic. Although they were designed nearly 100 years ago, you 

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Design: Louis Penfield House and RiverRock House

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian Design: Louis Penfield House and RiverRock House

The Louis Penfield House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It is one of his Usonian homes. A second Usonian style house was designed for the same site. The RiverRock House was completed in 2025 from plans Wright created in 1959, not long before his 

Where Can I Live On a Boat?

Where Can I Live On a Boat?

So the last post led to questions about living on a boat. I don’t live on a boat. I have never lived on a boat and I don’t want to live on a boat. When I lived in Ft. Lauderdale, I knew people that lived 

TVA Registered Floating Cabin Houseboat for Sale on Lake Fontana

TVA Registered Floating Cabin Houseboat for Sale on Lake Fontana

This houseboat on Fontana Lake just showed up on Facebook Marketplace.  New houseboats or Floating Cabins are not allowed on Lake Fontana, but this one is grandfathered in. Boat House & Boat Garage on Lake Fontana for Sale. TVA Registered. $130,000 TVA registered. These numbers