The home that TBN built

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USAFpj

Silver Member
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246
Location
SC
Tractor
1957 841 Powermaster
Many of you will remember that I relied on TBN and a lot of it's members to guide me through this home build. It is now finished, and even the 30x50x14 pole barn is 80% complete as of this writing. I want to thank you guys who PM'd me with all of your thoughts and experiences- it saved me from experiencing a lot of grief:thumbsup:

This home is a modular 'log cabin', but based on you guy's experience, I ditched the logs and the company traded me for Hardie siding in Board/Batten style. It is 1900sq ft, 4 bedroom, with a 30x10 front porch (Ipe wood), and conditioned crawlspace. The company is Blue Ridge Log Cabins out of Campobello SC, and with a solid GC, I hardly had any hiccups. Time will tell, though.

This website, and with the graciousness of Christ, allowed me to obtain the home. You steered me through all aspects of the build- land survey, financing, lot clearing, road building, drainage, house types, porch builds, HVAC, taxes, etc. Heck, even troubleshooting the 58 Powermaster was a part of it as well:confused2:

Well, here she is:
 

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/ The home that TBN built #4  
Very nice! I got 3 more years in the AF then I am trying to do the same thing, It will be helpful to go back and sift though some of yours and other threads on TBN.
 
/ The home that TBN built #5  
NICELY DONE!!! :thumbsup:
Congrats and enjoy your new home!
 
/ The home that TBN built
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I got 3 more years in the AF then I am trying to do the same thing

I had a blast after 21yrs, but can't say I miss it. Enjoy your last remaining years, but take the time now to ensure your transition to civy life is as smooth as possible. PM me if you ever need anything.
 
/ The home that TBN built #8  
Very nice home and scenery, congratulations. My son is building his home now with the help of his brother, brother in law and uncle, sure is a lot of work.
 
/ The home that TBN built #9  
Beautiful job!

Looks like you've passed the "graduation test" and can join the ranks of the certified advisers on TBN. Hope you've saved your links :)
 
/ The home that TBN built #11  
Nice!!
 
/ The home that TBN built #12  
Beautiful house and even better story. Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless
 
/ The home that TBN built #13  
While I fully agree that the advice found here is priceless, give credit where credit is due... to yourself. You took the effort to take the steps nessasary to gather the information, ask the questions, find the answers, and see the project thru to completion. Beautiful home, in a nice setting... I really like it! Great job! Thank you for sharing your story, and pictures.
 
/ The home that TBN built #14  
Outstanding,nice job..
 
/ The home that TBN built #15  
Looks really nice. Congratulations!!!
 
/ The home that TBN built #16  
Absolutely beautiful -- I'd be proud to have that as my home!
 
/ The home that TBN built #17  
Looks like a wonderful place to live. Enjoy the fruits of your labor.
 
 
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