After my final workshop was done before Thanksgiving. I have decided not to paint for a month. I spent almost all my time in upgrading my OG place. Now I can live in it comfortably. Of course, my purpose of doing this project is not to building a regular house. I try to prove a concept: You don't need a lot of money to live decently, and it can be done by a single human being. There are multiple advantages of doing this project. (1) I am in control and can change and fix everything. (2) I have my own eco system and minimize the waste. (3) I don't buy insurance for this house because it is so cheap. (4) Keep away from harmful chemicals and minimize the use of plastics. (5) Keep away from the Internet so I can have quiet time. (5) It is very affordable. I don't need to be a slave of money.
Now this month of down time has passed. I will start to paint again.
This is wonderful and inspiring! Thank you for living this way.
ReplyDeleteYour endeavor reminds me of Henry D. Thoreau's Walden. This 19th-century author built a cabin in a remote area near Concord, Massachusetts. In this cabin, Thoreau lived off the grid for two years. His construction cost was $28.12½. Never one to brag, Thoreau wrote Walden to broadcast his feat to the world.
ReplyDeleteWhat an admirable pursuit, and it's charming and comfortable to boot!
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