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How to Start Your Own MultiFamily Compound

How to Start Your Own Multi-Family Compound

Whether you’re looking to share responsibilities, launch a business, or just spend more time together, we’ll give you the tools you need before you...
Using Architectural Salvage to Build Your New Home

Using Architectural Salvage to Build Your New Home

Looking to give your new build a vintage feel? Here are a few tips on how to incorporate architectural salvage and used building materials into your...

18 Steps to Build a Custom Home in Nassau County, FL

18 Steps to Build a Custom Home in Nassau County, FL

Custom home builder Steve Johnson walks us through the steps to build a house on land in Nassau County, Florida, from choosing the land to moving in.

How to Clear Out Land for Your Homestead

How to Clear Out Land for Your Homestead

What kind of tractor do you need to carve out your homestead on a timber tract? We walk you through the process of clearing land with the help of...

How to install a septic system in Nassau County, Florida

How to install a septic system in Nassau County, Florida

When you're building a rural homefor the first time, installing a septic system may be new to you. We asked Nassau County, Florida, septic...

How to Prepare Land for a Home Site in Nassau County, FL

How to Prepare Land for a Home Site in Nassau County, FL

Did you know preparing the dirt is one of the most important aspects of building a home? A company that prepares land for homes and buildings in...

How to build a home on your Bradford County, FL, Land

How to build a home on your Bradford County, FL, Land

We talk to Stevenson Construction Company, which offers tips on building a home and converting raw land into a homestead in Bradford County, Florida.

BarndominiumsReinventing the Rural LiveWork Space

Barndominiums—Reinventing the Rural Live-Work Space

Barndominiums, also known as “Barn Homes” or “Taj Mastalls,” are gaining popularity with landowners across the country.

Rural Internet Options: How to Connect in the Country

Rural Internet Options: How to Connect in the Country

Looking for high-speed internet in a rural area? Even in the country, there are options. We review four of the best methods to get connected in the...

Could a Cob or Straw Bale Home Be Right for Your Rural Land?

Could a Cob or Straw Bale Home Be Right for Your Rural Land?

Could a Cob or Straw bale home be the right choice for you? An expert explains the pros and cons of each, plus the benefits of a hybrid cob-straw...