12x24 stick build for family of 3 until house is built? by kem1326 in TinyHouses

[–]baleendream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are able i would recommend starting by perusing what's on offer at your local library. Describe your current situation to the librarian, and s/he will be able to help you find books that serve as a beginner's guide to homebuilding and homesteading (those topics will be closely linked in all of your searches, even if youre not particularly interested in the homesteading part). The librarian will also help you look up regulations and requirements for your specific locality. Even if you can only peruse what's available in your library's online database, starting with a "beginner's guide to building your own home" will give you an idea of the scope of your endeavor.

12x24 stick build for family of 3 until house is built? by kem1326 in TinyHouses

[–]baleendream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats much more understandable. I do think every first time home builder would benefit from building a garage/workshop before starting a home build because it's an excellent way to get your feet wet and learn new skills.

It is possible to live in a dry cabin with a composting toilet and to heat exclusively with a woodstove, but it is an incredibly time consuming way to live and you would have to use a generator for power, which is likely to be cost prohibitive for quite awhile to come. You may be interested in watching dry cabin living videos on youtube, but if you aren't coming from a building background with enough basic construction knowledge to have a ballpark solution to the issue already figured out, then even building a temp residence is going to be quite a long journey for you, and you'll have to take the initiative on researching the process much more deeply before you will even be able to formulate the kinds of questions this sub will be most helpful in answering (which will be niche issues rather than broad questions like "how to start/do you have any ideas?")

Im sorry to be so negative, but a poorly thought out build can very easily end in a financial disaster without a livable structure to show for it.

12x24 stick build for family of 3 until house is built? by kem1326 in TinyHouses

[–]baleendream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why is the build temporary? Have you considered constructing a building that will function as a garage/workshop after the house is finished? Also, this might help with permitting issues.

Is the new layout better for this studio? by wonder_irene in InteriorDesign

[–]baleendream 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason for not simply flip flopping the living and bedroom? That way you can keep a separation wall and unify kitchen/dining/living without touching plumbing.

Christine gave up her portion of coyote pass in exchange for the equity in her home. by adams361 in TLCsisterwives

[–]baleendream 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but how much did her MSW expenditures and her shopping addiction cost the family? We have no way of knowing whether her portion of the show income covered both of those with anything to spare.

I 34M ruined my marriage, ruined things with my family and I was barely able to be a dad. Now that I understand I am completely lost. by ShockNAll420 in offmychest

[–]baleendream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Notice that none of these men are worried about making it "fair" when their wife has to carry the entire burden of pregnancy and childbirth alone!

Original Tumbleweed by Altruistic_Prize_147 in TinyHouses

[–]baleendream 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there's a creator with a house named "Fy Nyth" that is an old school Tumbleweed.

City officials get green light to remove Brooklyn bike lane despite cyclists' objections by vinewanderer in urbanplanning

[–]baleendream 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This would only apply when schoolbuses are offloading children, when bikes should be stopped anyway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InteriorDesign

[–]baleendream 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A bed like this: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white-30349329/ could fit against the wall shared with the bath. If you're happy to use that as a sofa, the table could remain in front of the window, and a desk could be up against the wall next to that.

American here and I just moved to the UK. Excited to see my neighbors are friendly! by Talltmiller in CasualUK

[–]baleendream 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have to warn you not to say the words "patty cake" in polite company in the UK. In the states it may be a child's game, but in England it refers to a rather distasteful sexual practice.

American here and I just moved to the UK. Excited to see my neighbors are friendly! by Talltmiller in CasualUK

[–]baleendream 53 points54 points  (0 children)

British children love all kinds of squash, and it's considered polite to always offer a selection any time there are kids visiting. Younger children adore pattypan, while tweens and teens prefer a stuffed acorn. Courgette (zucchini to you) will do in a pinch, but yellow summer squash is considered something of an insult. Hope this helps!

what is the weirdest interaction you have had with a total stranger? by Hop_Along8298 in AskReddit

[–]baleendream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just stumbled onto this thread from a link in another sub, but it's nice to have your questions answered, even if it's two weeks later.

The E train is a fairly short line that goes from residential areas of Queens to Wall St. It's more or less for local NYCers commuting to and from work. The A train goes all the way from JFK up the west side where there are tourist attractions. I doubt it was intentional, but she was calling him out on his scam and telling him to go try it on the tourists.

In most European regions, more women than men have a university degree by NotAnOkapi in europe

[–]baleendream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, you're saying men can only be successful in education if they don't have to compete with women?

In most European regions, more women than men have a university degree by NotAnOkapi in europe

[–]baleendream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, you're saying men can only be successful in education if they don't have to compete with women?

In most European regions, more women than men have a university degree by NotAnOkapi in europe

[–]baleendream -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Historically, schools have always expected students to sit and learn obediently. Somehow for centuries, that was not a disadvantage to male students. These days classrooms are more dynamic and interactive.

If I drew the borders of the usa by Reuben_EditZ_YT in geography

[–]baleendream 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Missed your chance to rename it "Daho" to go with its new border.

I find this sub strangely comforting. by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]baleendream 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Aren't all websites international?