B00kW0rm
06-24-2008, 01:51 PM
Hi Everyone,
I came across this site today and, after reading through a good many of the posts, just had to join :).
I am completely new to the majority (if not all) things related to homesteading/sustainability/renewable resources, etc. My DH and I are looking at moving sometime around the end of this year. We've talked, extensively, about wanting to become more energy independent...living off the grid (*is that the right term?? I warned ya...I've LOTS to learn :P)
We're struggling to decide between building a new home or purchasing an existing home. An existing home, I feel, would be less expensive than building. On the other hand, I know if we built a home we'd be able to control many of the "green" features that we'd like to incorporate.
If we decide to go with an existing home...what should we be looking for that will make homesteading improvements easier in the future??
I have so many other questions, but I'll look through some more of the forums....and try to find the appropriate threads:-).
Thanks in advance to any/all who are willing to share inputs/ideas/information...I look forward to getting to know many of you here on this forum!
I came across this site today and, after reading through a good many of the posts, just had to join :).
I am completely new to the majority (if not all) things related to homesteading/sustainability/renewable resources, etc. My DH and I are looking at moving sometime around the end of this year. We've talked, extensively, about wanting to become more energy independent...living off the grid (*is that the right term?? I warned ya...I've LOTS to learn :P)
We're struggling to decide between building a new home or purchasing an existing home. An existing home, I feel, would be less expensive than building. On the other hand, I know if we built a home we'd be able to control many of the "green" features that we'd like to incorporate.
If we decide to go with an existing home...what should we be looking for that will make homesteading improvements easier in the future??
I have so many other questions, but I'll look through some more of the forums....and try to find the appropriate threads:-).
Thanks in advance to any/all who are willing to share inputs/ideas/information...I look forward to getting to know many of you here on this forum!