A recent newspaper article highlighted a living situation in Soda Springs, CA. Here a noted snowboarder has built himself a cabin out of local materials: granite boulders and rocks; fir, cedar, and pine lumber taken from the site; and all without the benefit of utilities-he's off the grid!
He purchased the 40 acres over 5 years ago(good time to buy) and does not have the benefit of paved access. So he uses the cabin as he can, providing heat via his own wood- splitting effortsand a wood burning, efficient fireplace. He does have a hot tub on the deck, heated by a wood fired heater.
He claims the isolation provides mental rejuvenation and a great alternative to the house down the mountain in Auburn. Check out the article in the WSJ.
Lake Tahoe, California's Alpine playground, is anchored on the west shore by Homewood/Tahoma, straddling two counties:Placer and El Dorado. The mayor of Tahoma posts information related to the area and items of interest to residents and visitors alike. Its goal is to be informative, humorous, and timely. Hope you enjoy the site.
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