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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 02:44pm
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Hello all,
I stumbled upon this forum about 5 weeks ago while researching for my build. Great info and a great resource for us do-it-yourselfers. I am about 3 weekends in and progression seems to be moving at a snails pace, however, this is to be expected with limited time.
Weekend 1 consisted of digging, poring, and setting. Forgot to snap pics so I'll move to weekend 2. The footprint is roughly 12x20 with 3.5 feet of front porch.
Even found time to fill my turkey tag!
Will make another post showing progress from last weekend...
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OliveSheep
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 03:29pm
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Another MI resident, welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your progress with us. I love watching builds progress, and hearing stories from people about what works and what didn't.
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 03:34pm
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Thanks for the warm welcome!
Now I just need to get my pics orientated correctly 
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OliveSheep
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 03:39pm
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They're tricky when doing it from a phone (if that's your case).
We're in Oceana, how about you?
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 03:47pm
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Yes, posting from my phone. I have a small 5 acre parcel about 15 minutes north of Cadillac (federal forest on 2 sides).
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FishHog
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 04:08pm
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just starting the job and looks like you already had a fatality. At least its a tasty one.
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 08:48pm
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Weekend 3.....
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brooksm29
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# Posted: 26 May 2015 11:56pm
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Olivesheep and cbumpus1- I have a place in Newaygo County. I was wondering what type of building restrictions you ran into? I went the no permit way but was only allowed a 100sqft. Which way did you guys go? Permit/No permit? I know that many Michigan counties differ (i.e. Lake County allows some 200sqft buildings in certain townships).
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OliveSheep
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# Posted: 27 May 2015 07:38am
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Quoting: cbumpus1 Weekend 3.....
Very nice cbumpus1, especially for only 3 weekends of labor!
Quoting: brooksm29 I was wondering what type of building restrictions you ran into?
Our main structure was already established, back in 1983 when the original owner constructed it. So we didn't have to deal with all of the permits and legal stuff. There's a lot of 10x10 and 12x8 cabin on here, and you'll be surprised with the ingenuity. That route would at least get you a nice roof over your head, and something that you could turn into a nice guest cabin down the road if you decide to build something bigger (permit wise) down the road. So keep that in mind when you pick location. Maybe build small on your 2nd choice location, and save the prime spot for later on (larger).
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 22 Jun 2015 09:04am
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Was finally able to get back up this weekend. Worked my fingers to the bone but it was well worth it.
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 12 Oct 2015 03:07pm
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Been a busy summer! Have the shell 90% complete and habitable. I plan on finishing the exterior fascia and trim work this year but the interior will need to wait until spring. Was 35 degrees on Friday night and the stove keep things toasty, even without insulation.
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 12 Oct 2015 03:08pm
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Another pic of the stove and fire pit.
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brooksm29
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# Posted: 12 Oct 2015 08:36pm
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Where are you located in Michigan? I am northern Newaygo County.
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abby
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 11:25am
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looks great!!
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 11:32am
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wonderful job...love it.
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hattie
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 12:26pm
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Great work! I love that view looking down on your cabin from the hill. It just screams "come on in - the coffee's on".
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 01:01pm
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booksm29 I am in Wexford Co. north of Cadillac.
Abby, thanks!
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 13 Oct 2015 01:02pm
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Thanks Hattie. The views are spectacular right now, its peak season for fall colors!
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Cosby
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# Posted: 17 Oct 2015 08:29pm
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Hello from up near Hesperia 
Off grid living
Cosby
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fastsled
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# Posted: 19 Oct 2015 08:18pm
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Hello neighbor
I'm in Morley Stanwood.
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brooksm29
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# Posted: 19 Oct 2015 10:39pm
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Morley and Hespo guys? Brohman here...looking to go totally off grid also.
Cosby/Fastsled-what type of building restrictions did yo urun into over there? I am in Newaygo County and they are kinda fussy. I am looking for a county that is a little more lenient within a 2 hour drive of Muskegon/GR etc. I got my place now but would like to ungrade from 100sqft to a whopping 200 sqft...lol.
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cbumpus1
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# Posted: 20 Oct 2015 07:27am
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Brooksm29, Wexford Co. has looser restrictions compared to others. Per the Wexford County Building Department "If a building is detached and under 200 square feet and less than 10 feet high, no permit is needed".
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Cosby
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2015 01:53pm
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We have to stay under 200 square ft to avoid building permits for a "shed". Sounds like about the same as Wexford County.
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OliveSheep
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2015 02:42pm
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Quoting: Cosby Hello from up near Hesperia
Sweet, another Hesperia person popped up in this thread. That's where our cabin is too. We're SW of town about 10 minutes, and then another 20 minutes of trails. You been up fishing? I was up weekend before last, and saw lot of salmon, but couldn't get them to bite a damn thing. Hoping there might still be some left this coming weekend.
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fastsled
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# Posted: 27 Oct 2015 03:36pm
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I also have to stay under 200 square feet, in Mecosta county. Just fine for my "storage" shed.I'm planning on building in the spring.
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trailhopper
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2017 01:30pm
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just got our place in Irons (lake co). glad to see some westsiders here
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naturelover66
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2017 07:01pm
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Hello from Antrim County.
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