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.
Most excellent!
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