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Barrel-Race1,14619620
WednesdayHouston, TX

NorthPoleHome22,995311170
5/5/2013North Pole, AK

TheHoskensProject50,0071353913
4/22/2013Dome-ville, central, FL

Tanglewood63,1317382,13842
4/20/2013Colorado Springs, CO

Dream-Build-Austin-T...520300
4/17/2013Austin, TX

The-Last-Rodeo4,79721100
4/17/2013Angel Fire, NM

Family-Affair6,170300
12/26/2012

Eschete-Dome16,96630530
12/24/2012Lafayette, LA

HudsonHouse3,838200
12/22/2012Omaha, NE

Seven-Peaks-Faswall-...27,817452981
12/11/2012Graeagle, CA

OwensNewHome48,8591023810
11/25/2012Chandler, AZ

Miami-FL-country-hom...2,100210
11/20/2012Miami, FL

Beaver-Creek-Ranch24,425182920
11/16/2012Hayfork, CA

ChapelHillNCBob2,263110
10/23/2012Chapel Hill, NC

The-Skimino-Bluff2,7853130
10/13/2012Williamsburg, VA

Octagon-in-Glencoe-C...40,700144110
10/8/2012Glencoe , CA

nateshomemtpeakview1,801100
9/29/2012

sherman14,573221560
9/27/2012Downers Grove, IL

Omaha3,904380
9/13/2012Omaha, NE

Holy-Hill-House10,44735530
8/27/2012Richfield, WI

Omega-CEO2,399110
8/13/2012Manassas, VA

JayHouse7,0497190
6/22/2012Sebastopol, CA

30223,74823770
5/20/2012Belfair, WA

SunburnStateHome3,117110
3/6/2012Charlotte County, FL

VICTOR-MONTANA4,504110
2/22/2012Victor, MT

Houston-720125963,725100
1/21/2012Houston, TX

Workshop11,818630
1/8/2012Florissant, CO

Our-simple-home8,029223080
12/5/2011LaPorte, IN

ICF-Construction12,911500
11/11/2011Elkridge, MD

Little-Help-from-my-...8,54411150
11/4/2011Rockwall, TX

YaNYca10,740810
10/29/2011Boston, MA

The-Man-Refuge7,216310
10/19/2011San Antonio, TX

mckernanmc8,089320
10/6/2011Amite, LA

1860s-Texas-rehabnew...37,237431910
9/26/2011Boerne, TX

Large-Family-Compoun...4,462200
9/23/2011Covington, GA

Woodchuck-Ridge6,861480
9/12/2011Akron, OH

Forever-Home-Sweet-H...13,92134310
8/24/2011Issaquah, WA

Clarksville-MD5,634200
8/22/2011Eldersburg, MD

steve-n-carolyn12,5644140
8/21/2011Sun City, CA

Old-York4,991200
7/27/2011Bridgewater, NJ

Carriage-House12,58120282
7/24/2011Ft. Collins, CO

DomeSweetDome16,35718291
6/4/2011Suffolk, VA

Goodpasture16,474562880
5/28/2011Westminster, CO

TheCastle6,524160
5/25/2011Cheshire, CT

Marks-Log-Cabin10,555392210
5/12/2011Altoona, PA

Bill13,173100
5/4/2011Tucson, AZ

Mueller-Dream-Home5,805100
4/15/2011

Oklahoma-Steel7,501650
4/13/2011Minco, OK

DutchG5,400200
4/5/2011

HiddenInOhio7,0409130
4/1/2011Elyria, OH

MagnoliaHouse5,786100
3/29/2011Houston, TX

Buffaloader9,410200
1/11/2011Valley Center, KS

SouthernEcoHome19,87520210
1/9/2011Blacksburg, VA

Austrian-Chalet10,075780
1/2/2011Twin Lakes, CO

Vista-Ridge9,34621660
12/21/2010Swanton, OH

OurFarmstead20,041601890
12/10/2010Pennsylvania

AirparkHome-Remodel24,08822460
11/8/2010Hillsboro, OR

Holloway7,828200
11/7/2010Petersburg, VA

Building-Our-Lakefro...6,705110
11/5/2010Piscataway, NJ

SunburyGalena-Build6,113100
11/3/2010Galena, OH

BUILDING-OUR-GREEN-D...6,837800
11/2/2010Pattison, TX

RR-Homestead17,34231740
10/26/2010Janesville, CA

Casa-Paradiso-Vieque...6,819200
10/19/2010Chelsea, MA

Millerbuild7,9385110
10/1/2010Carstairs, AB

VilanoBeachCasa-de-S...17,092381170
9/20/2010Saint Augustine, FL

Delisledigs8,328300
9/16/2010Jacksonville, FL

h20dave8,187430
9/10/2010Waterloo, AL

Mountain-Idyl7,931900
9/9/2010Asheville, NC

High-over-Lake-Granb...10,84712230
9/8/2010Granbury, TX

Homestead30,51264850
9/8/2010Smithville, MO

philandjan8,644100
9/2/2010

Commons7,072200
8/21/2010Atascocita, TX

Our-First-OB-home7,313300
7/27/2010Gardner, KS

Louisiana-Mediterran...16,315311870
7/21/2010Sunset, LA

Crows-Nest6,833100
7/20/2010

Patterson-Project7,487400
7/16/2010John's Island, SC

Hidden-Meadow-Home9,1262100
7/13/2010Murrieta, CA

New-house-in-Selah-W...7,138140
7/4/2010Belfair, WA

Arnold-CA-Alpine-cha...16,08222100
7/2/2010Arnold, CA

Working-Wilton35,322343010
6/16/2010Wilton, NH

JJ-Residence6,532100
6/7/2010San Antonio, TX

Thompson-Valley-Home7,811330
6/6/2010Monticello, FL

Naperville-Webster-S...20,4902360
5/21/2010Naperville, IL

Gary--Suzi7,716100
5/7/2010

crystal-falls-home22,73320270
5/5/2010Cedar Park, TX

Kapoho-Retirement-Ho...7,851130
5/4/2010Santa Ana, CA

NC--New-Construction7,591100
5/3/2010

Collins-on-Cobblesto...8,08221910
4/30/2010Waynesville, NC

Dwight--Colleen-Hart...8,590130
4/30/2010Vaughn, WA

Riley24,10332950
4/29/2010Cave Creek, AZ

The-New-Ries-Homeste...10,99619980
4/21/2010Polk/Richfield/Erin/Hartford, WI

The-Season6,659130
4/10/2010Mount Airy, NC

The-Naas-Place7,074200
3/30/2010Pittsburg, CA

Phil-and-Lauras-home10,081400
3/20/2010Tulsa, OK

Southport-NC-Home13,054201281
3/18/2010Southport, NC

Loris16,330110
3/11/2010

Seaton-Station7,169140
3/10/2010Siloam Springs, AR

Backwoods-Project10,906390
3/4/2010Jeffersonville, GA

ICF-in-Ann-Arbor22,323293710
1/25/2010Dexter, MI

DancingPines7,989200
1/25/2010Clinton, LA

Log-Cabin7,568150
1/23/2010indianapolis, IN

The-Kinzel-House6,852100
1/21/2010New Orleans, LA

PahrumpProject13,7605390
1/17/2010Spokane, WA

TheBeachHouse11,37113200
1/16/2010Shoreline, WA

Artist-Haven-Home11,690970
1/13/2010Kansas City, MO

SOPHIA--SAMUELDELAWA...12,81111310
12/2/2009Smyrna, DE

Plant-City-Craftsman13,8664100
11/22/2009Plant City, FL

WestermanFarm8,311130
11/10/2009Dickson, TN

Shane15,270600
10/31/2009San Antonio, TX

ADCountryHome9,4661130
10/31/2009Fort Worth, TX

ICF-Keller-Tx46,812321220
10/6/2009Roanoke, TX

digs15,729100
9/30/2009Tracy City, TN

threegables16,197201340
9/29/2009Hartland, WI

LittleLakeCorner63,6341016040
9/29/2009Groveland, FL

Utah-Casa8,377200
9/28/2009Saratoga Springs, UT

Tornado-Reconstructi...8,142800
9/24/2009Port Neches, TX

toolehouse43,566891450
9/20/2009Reno, NV

Bobs-Blog47,950614140
9/16/2009New Florence, PA

Blessings7,019100
9/11/2009farmville, NC

Schrammelot12,4137900
9/11/2009Pierson, FL

PennsmithLostValleyT...30,562552150
9/9/2009Dripping Springs, TX

River-House7,496220
9/7/2009Clinton, NJ

SantaFe-in-AJ7,337100
8/28/2009Apache Junction, AZ

Dennis-Dream-Home23,992385050
8/27/2009Readington Twp, NJ

Massive-Undertaking8,5331100
8/26/2009Wimauma, FL

Lafayette7,333200
8/11/2009Cramerton, NC

Dream-site-on-the-La...7,971200
8/5/2009La Porte, TX

Williams-New-Home-Si...7,166110
8/2/2009Windsor, NC

Cobblestone-Lane7,470100
7/30/2009Great Falls, MT

PensacolaBeachHouse7,282110
6/22/2009Gulf Breeze, FL

12YEARSINTHEPLANNING7,812120
6/16/2009LADSON, SC

The-Cortes-Adventure13,332320
6/13/2009Snowflake, AZ

Steinys-Hideaway7,755200
6/9/2009Venice, CA

DreamHome25,628261900
6/7/2009Orlando, FL

CastleHeims16,76321590
6/5/2009Cedar Rapids, IA

Utah-Warehouse7,089220
5/20/2009Fairview, UT

Where-to-start8,885610
5/16/2009Lemoore, CA

Castle-Rock-Lakehous...12,97910840
4/27/2009Necedah, WI

Oleg17,061360
4/22/2009San Diego, CA

MoeCompound7,130340
4/9/2009Camano Island, WA

Huckleberry-Home7,525200
4/8/2009Williamstown, NJ

Vonk15,555100
4/7/2009Zeeland, MI

Small-Timber-Frame11,290110
4/2/2009Central Mass, MA

EatonLoch-Haven8,097110
4/1/2009Roanoke, VA

windowsnsiding7,403110
3/28/2009Long Island, NY

Arkansas-First-Timer20,74639880
3/27/2009Trumann, AR

Back-Home-In-Crisp9,269111510
3/22/2009Ennis, TX

Victor--Susan-0816,576211210
3/17/2009Ruckersville, VA

Rick-and-Tinas-dream...8,606120
3/14/2009Auburndale, FL

Keener-Road9,9084100
3/11/2009Elizabethtown, PA

NC-Newbie7,926100
3/10/2009Boone, NC

MadisonGA8,0391130
2/26/2009Madison, GA

Techbuilt-Scammed9,352100
2/25/2009Rebew, LA

choanne8317,226100
2/9/2009charlotte, NC

WilliamsinVegas29,868301190
1/29/2009Henderson, NV

PhilesBryant9,086260
1/20/2009graham, WA

MortgageSmart7,408100
1/19/2009Cocoa, FL

QuarterlyHouse50,930136990
1/12/2009Orlando, FL

RabbitRun16,119311690
1/11/2009Afton, VA

Sonave-Sunsets7,572120
1/9/2009Yucca, AZ

Heart-of-PA12,1579160
1/6/2009Lewistown, PA

Krusehome8,396200
12/27/2008Lake City, FL

BrunkHouseAlmaKansas11,439260
12/26/2008Garden Grove, CA

Raider-Bills-Tenn-Ho...11,5476320
12/22/2008Largo, FL

Andel-Ranch24,161334020
12/17/2008Rogers, TX

Elijahs-Home8,739460
12/6/2008Vero Beach, FL

ranch-house7,588100
11/25/2008springfield, IL

Howard-Georgia-Retir...11,682670
11/9/2008Harlem, GA

The-Woods-Journal8,275110
11/6/2008Doraville, GA

StansTLH12,2261090
11/1/2008Tehachapi, CA

Kevin--Kerrys-Dream8,557350
10/17/2008Northvale, NJ

Katabatic-Wind8,958470
10/16/2008Huntsville, AL

Elmhurst-Modern10,575120
10/14/2008elmhurst, IL

Accessible-House8,5093100
10/14/2008Munford, TN

Cherry-Valley-Vista7,733120
10/5/2008Duvall, WA

Jon-and-Mollys-House13,781150
9/25/2008Ellicott City, MD

Proctor-ICF8,684110
9/25/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Hawaiian-Bungalo14,429111020
9/23/2008Holualoa, HI

Pete--Rhiannon9,776430
9/19/2008Springfield, MO

2008-Cedar-Ln13,33314350
9/19/2008Seaville, NJ

dmaceld16,49814880
9/16/2008Nampa, ID

Help-with-Goulds-and...9,725100
9/16/2008tampa, FL

Consulting7,345100
9/2/2008Orlando, FL

AlaskaICFREMOTEHouse12,85419380
8/17/2008Wasilla, AK

NC-Pond-House8,462320
8/4/2008Wilmington, NC

MargaritaVilla8,127240
8/4/2008Raleigh, NC

Latest-update9,3918100
8/4/2008Sierra Vista, AZ

ANDREA7,924400
8/2/2008Dallas, TX

The-Ridges10,25711130
7/31/2008Logan, UT

Avenida-Del-Sol11,79113520
7/31/2008Peoria, AZ

dream-home-ohio8,298600
7/30/2008Zanesville, OH

Penetang-Craftsman7,840360
7/27/2008Penetanguishene, ON

Tristan--8,127600
7/25/2008Lebanon, NJ

Dreamy-Design-in-Glo...12,620100
7/9/2008Clifton, VA

need-help-Jim8,386110
7/8/2008Bandon, OR

deltona-fl-custom-ho...9,2994140
7/6/2008Deltona Beach, FL

Ingraham-House-Chape...8,505200
6/29/2008Cary, NC

famborgie7,250100
6/26/2008Lockhart, TX

95821-Addition17,1897140
6/24/2008Sacramento, CA

Cajun-Homestead13,97112930
6/22/2008Lafayette, LA

West-Texas-Ranch-Hou...9,623110
6/18/2008Andrews, TX

Quail-Bluff-Pasco9,2979290
6/10/2008Pasco, WA

Spyders-Web7,360100
6/10/2008Norman, OK

mike-and-tori-darnle...9,866510
6/2/2008Rainbow, CA

Lin-Washington7,581100
5/29/2008Fresno, CA

Capernall-House8,212420
5/15/2008Belleville, MI

Hidden-Valley-Texas7,725100
5/7/2008Southlake, TX

cosdreamhome36,552731470
5/5/2008Colorado Springs, CO

Sowle-Family-House10,172590
4/29/2008South Burlington, VT

Cyberdoc-Residence8,141200
4/25/2008San Diego, CA

Fortune-House8,030100
4/17/2008Mooresville, NC

Joeb19,728400
4/15/2008Oakland, FL

Alvin-House8,062200
4/14/2008LaPorte, TX

Thomas-Home--Raintre...17,497271800
4/9/2008Lee's Summit, MO

Greg--Kathys-New-Hou...9,286200
4/3/2008Barryton, MI

Where-is-Waldo24,69044830
4/2/2008Marion, OH

Nimmerrichters-Fores...7,208100
4/2/2008Waldorf, MD

Mayfield-House7,880100
3/31/2008Mayfield, UT

beamanhouse7,708100
3/27/2008Manistique, MI

Kanak-ICF--Virginia11,854900
3/26/2008Fredericksburg, VA

Sheldon-St11,099300
3/21/2008Orlando, FL

Bert-18,027310
3/20/2008Southern, CA

Our-Ohio-ICF-home18,47220270
3/20/2008Mansfield, OH

ericdc8,221310
3/8/2008Uniontown, PA

EurekaHouse-ICF11,3795150
3/6/2008Berkeley, CA

Superstition-Views12,183281600
3/6/2008Mesa, AZ

Blue-Springs-Project9,8428230
2/24/2008Broken Arrow, OK

Our-House7,442100
2/24/2008Miami, FL

httpownerbuilderbook...10,175830
2/19/2008Clayton, NY

JourneyBackHome7,568100
2/3/2008Oviedo, FL

Collier-Home9,654110
2/1/2008Little Rock, AR

DDs-ICF9,209330
1/27/2008New Smyrna Bch, FL

EurekaMT-Timberframe8,9681430
1/24/2008Augusta, MI

The-Larnerd-House10,4865210
1/21/2008Newport News, VA

Casa-Bella8,341100
1/14/2008Pueblo West, CO

Gordon-Lake-House12,32317510
1/3/2008Oakland, IA

STEPHANIES-DREAM9,29417570
12/30/2007Lower Burrell, PA

Florida-Waterfront-C...11,721310
12/29/2007PB, FL

6158-in-Montgomery-T...8,425410
12/23/2007Conroe, TX

ClearwaterHills10,635260
12/14/2007Paradise Valley, AZ

BobDonna6,943100
12/12/2007Sacramento, CA

AboveTheAppleTree7,240100
12/8/2007La Farge, WI

Casa-Nostra9,169230
12/2/2007Bangor, PA

Building-the-Dream-i...10,657700
11/29/2007Gladstone, OR

Ingram-Fleming-ICF-H...12,281480
11/29/2007Plant City, FL

inniagara6,556100
11/24/2007Niagara Falls, ON

SchnabelEstate7,723240
11/16/2007Avon, IN

WeAreBuildingAgain16,39127560
11/15/2007Orlando, FL

Lake-Pleasant7,514210
11/14/2007Erie, PA

Green-for-Dean7,656100
11/10/2007San Jose, CA

The-Ponderosa9,2748220
11/4/2007Perry, OK

FlagholeRoad7,749260
10/25/2007Franklin, NH

Beckynray8,693300
10/24/2007Powhatan, VA

Spicewood-TX9,325330
10/20/2007Austin, TX

Powderhorn19,960481760
10/4/2007Florida

Luray-VA-1stTimeBuil...11,787730
10/4/2007Luray, VA

kittyfhughesnet7,491250
9/27/2007Noblesville, IN

Scott-Family7,762100
9/25/2007Trinity, AL

Taking-the-Plunge10,3756180
9/18/2007Springfield, OH

RozBuildingAdventure8,004100
9/14/2007San Pablo, CA

Helpful-Tips8,698200
9/13/2007Encinitas, CA

Poplar-Creek-Farm9,9775250
9/10/2007Oakland Park, FL

TheWillemsHome17,3461750
9/10/2007Galloway Township, NJ

ComfortHome8,202200
8/30/2007Dublin, OH

10000-sq-feet32,83222260
8/26/2007La Habra Heights, CA

Bird-house9,4013400
8/22/2007Ithaca, NY

Circle-S_ICF_House30,493462640
8/21/2007Sparta, IL

New-England-Saltbox7,832100
8/16/2007Columbia, SC

RamblewoodatJeterFar...8,5316330
8/10/2007Kansas City, MO

Kraemer-Collinwood-H...8,222200
7/21/2007Delano, MN

BigOakBuilderTX11,085270
7/20/2007Wharton, TX

Johnson-Family-Dream8,165100
7/20/2007Normal, IL

19225-ROBERTSON-ST14,52914250
7/12/2007Orlando, FL

Thattle-Dew-Farm8,048220
7/12/2007Halls Harbour, NS

WindyJ11,86411260
7/2/2007Knoxville, TN

Vistoso-Green-Home9,270310
6/28/2007Tucson, AZ

Lewis-Chapel-House12,736200
6/25/2007Dunlap, TN

father-daughter7,669200
6/25/2007Loveland, CO

davewhite8,616100
6/24/2007Nanaimo, BC

NutmegWedgefieldOrla...9,685600
6/22/2007Orlando, FL

4600SF-Dream-Home-in...11,660410
6/19/2007Mooresville, NC

Coeur-dAlene-Idaho-H...9,258240
6/13/2007Coeur d Alene, ID

Tampa-Bay10,758490
6/10/2007Ruskin, FL

Dream-In-Progress10,911540
6/7/2007Shawnee, KS

todd-in-tullahoma8,044100
6/4/2007tullahoma, TN

TheOwens8,708300
6/1/2007Dickson, TN

Country-Cleaver8,794140
5/29/2007Springfield, IL

South-Dakota-Lake-Ho...9,1536110
5/23/2007Sioux Falls, SD

Gods-Home8,265200
5/18/2007Eustis, FL

hammock8,183110
5/14/2007Martinez, GA

Grove-St-Rocklin8,298300
5/13/2007Orangevale, CA

Gardeners-Delight8,975330
5/13/2007Norristown, PA

Newman-Family9,102100
4/26/2007oralndo, FL

do-over-house9,114200
4/25/2007Roseville, CA

Mountain-Building8,497370
4/21/2007Hiawassee, GA

Alaskan-Log-Home9,578120
4/15/2007Tok, AK

Warner-Dream9,977600
4/11/2007Astatula, FL

RehmannSchreiner10,54718150
4/2/2007Maple Grove, MN

outspokenbikeguy10,7774140
3/29/2007Sanford, FL

SmelltheForest30,339471480
3/23/2007Colorado Springs, CO

PolkCityProject12,2307110
3/21/2007Norcross, GA

DwaynePam9,038200
3/21/2007Normal, IL

cypressknoll8,275100
3/20/2007Palm Coast, FL

candlepower15,012241550
3/20/2007Lansing, IA

Team-Rosa9,111200
3/19/2007Springfield, VA

GLOUCESTER8,641120
3/17/2007Newport News, VA

Ohiodreamhome9,0454140
3/16/2007Reynoldsburg, OH

Gypsy-Love9,633110
3/12/2007Highland, NY

Forrest-Towne8,793220
3/10/2007Brinnon, WA

Dreams-Come-True8,050100
3/8/2007Glen St Mary, FL

Almost-A-Country-Gir...7,998100
3/7/2007Addison Township, MI

BrandonBuildingBlog8,918100
3/4/2007Layton, UT

SafecreteHouse10,113300
3/4/2007Raleigh, NC

newbie-8,992100
2/21/2007North Plains, OR

BuzzardsNest11,304310
2/14/2007Saint Lucie, FL

woodfamilyhome9,691200
2/10/2007Keno, OR

vegascastle8,876100
2/3/2007Henderson, NV

newsteel8,680100
1/28/2007Florence, SC

Dream-Home-20079,205100
1/27/2007Gwynn Oak, MD

DelgadosAdobeAbode9,959200
1/18/2007San Diego, CA

bobindeltona11,477250
1/14/2007Deltona, FL

Highland649,507300
1/8/2007New Orleans, LA

SmallProjectSilverSp...13,2971020
1/7/2007Silver Springs, NV

BeehlerHome17,66011640
1/3/2007Kalamazoo, MI

eveningshade9,264110
12/25/2006Evening Shade, AR

Bruce in Petrolia, O...8,592120
12/21/2006Petrolia, ON

smahmud8,644100
12/18/2006Alexandria, VA

1000-hours-to-liftof...9,770100
11/25/2006Uniontown, OH

FettConstruction9,858460
11/24/2006Vincennes, IN

Northeast-Ohio-Home9,981100
11/10/2006Parma, OH

Buchanan-Mountain14,27314590
11/1/2006Dickson, TN

Our-Future-on-Badin-...9,826100
10/24/2006New London, NC

nowi-fe-haven9,117100
10/22/2006Griffin, GA

klonus9,130100
10/16/2006Madison, WI

OurAddition13,590100
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Getting Started/Home-Site Pictures

Posted to Seaton-Station by Bryan in Siloam Springs, AR on 3/10/2010

Stephanie and I are finally in a position where we can consider building a home on a hill in rural Arkansas on some family-owned land. The property is currently covered in trees and on top of an 1,100 sq. foot hill with views of rolling pastureland for 360 degrees, if the trees were removed. The home is going to be located here. We've gone back and forth on how many of the acres we wish to buy from Stephanie's mom, but are leaning towards 9-12 right now.


Stephanie and I sat down and listed a few of the things we wanted in our new home. We wanted the home to be energy-efficient. Projections of energy costs rising dramatically over the next decade seem both likely and frightening to an accountant such as myself. I believe paying up-front for energy efficiency can help hedge against the financial risk that energy costs are going to rise significantly and increase my monthly variable expenses substantially. We're currently strongly considering using SIPs for the roof, the floor, and the exterior walls, with a crawlspace foundation.

We also wanted a home that more accurately reflected our more-modern sensibilities, took advantage of our great views, and had a large enough great room/dining room/kitchen to host a large family gathering or party comfortably. Stephanie is an awesome cook, so we anticipate the kitchen being a focal point for entertaining. Some of our other preferences... I want a kitchen island with bar stools around it, which is just a design and seating preference of mine (that's possibly related to my bad back). We also need a dedicated office space, since Stephanie works from home.

The house is going to be about 1,500 feet away from any utilities, so we're going to have to pay for the electrical hookup, but will probably eschew the natural-gas hookup (which would likely cost thousands) in favor of propane. Stephanie thinks we can get the propane tank buried, which would be cool. We only really need it for starting our fireplace and grill, since we'll be using electric for our hot water and induction/electric for our cooking.

We finally found a plan that suited our needs (with some adjustments needed) here. We particularly like the upstairs master suite with multiple rooftop decks, including one that just seems made for a hot tub.

Using this, we went out to the home site and stepped off and taped to get a general idea of the likely layout of the house. Here's the pictures of the site...

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The house will sit at the top of this hill.
Here's our best effort at taping off the home site.
This would be the view of the back yard from the courtyard.
Here's the view from the back yard facing South. Again, clearing a lot of the trees out would make it a lot more impressive, but I bet it would look good from the rooftop deck even now. I might have to take a ladder out there and see what it looks like.



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