Start

So I figured I would start a blog on my trial and tribulations with moving from a 1600 sqft traditional style home built in 1952 for two adults and 2.3 children. To a more efficient home made of newer materials based for a home that is closer to what we need.

So to begin in more detail what my plans are here we go!!!

The idea came when my girlfriend/lifepartner decided children wern't really in the future for us. At least not in the traditional sense of raising 2.3 children. That combined with the fact we own a house clearly out of date and something much to large to for two people, two cats and two dogs. I began thinking that i'm not a fan of paying high monthly utility bills trying to heat or cool something so out of date. Basically I wanted to live more efficiently. I'm not a fan of jobs or many things "traditional". I catch myself making many things or upgrading them because nothing manufactured really fits my needs. Housing its self was a problem for me not only now but ever since I moved out of my parents house. I didnt want a job just because I wanted to live. I didnt want to become a monk or amish either so there has to be other people with this problem. So i would like to make my house something sustainable that I could make and rent out for a very small amount to the eventual point of developing a sustainable community. Not the typical "hippie" mentality of a community. No compromises on living conditions. Just smarter living.

So to begin with i'm in the process of moving from Colorado Springs to more then likely Texas.
I chose Texas because originally Austin seemed like the place to move in Texas but after visiting wasn't quite a fan and didn't seem to have the type of land I was looking for.
The overall goal is to move from the Springs to our land in Texas. Buy a 5th wheel that we will camp in while doing some minor renovations to it. Then camp in that while we build not only our house but more then likely the bricks themselves that we want to build the house out of.

My first goal is to find land that will let me experiment with building materiel and methods that aren't traditional. Such as papercrete and foamcrete used to build efficient walls for a better home.

Second goal is to find a cheap 5th wheel to renovate while living in. Something under 2k that is structurally sound and cleanish. Will prob replace most everything within it with the idea that once the house is done those "upgrades" could be installed in the house.

So many more to come......