This couple builds a house with containers and without a mortgage — idealista/news

2022-06-27 10:58:42 By : Ms. Daisy Xiong

Jaimie and Dave Hinckle's story has not been an easy one.This American couple had spent years trying to pay the debts they had with the bank, when they finally decided to sell their old house and pay off the loans.Before having a mortgage, they had lived in a rental and were tired of spending money every month without being able to leave behind the stress of the banks.They could not save and in their lives they had no free time for anything other than work, so they decided to make a radical change and start from scratch.back of house / Airbnb His plan was to pay off the mortgage debt with the money from the sale and find a place to build his new home.To do this, they bought two hectares of land in the middle of the forest and began to design a house that would meet all their needs.The result is a minimalist home that has all the details that the couple were looking for.The project began in 2010 when the couple began planning what the house would be like.In 2014 they sold their house in Vancouver and bought the land in Katama, Washington to start construction in June 2015. Thanks to the sale of their old house they were able to pay the rest of the mortgage and invest the remaining money in this project, which involved 65,000 dollars for the purchase of the land and 70,000 for the construction of the house.American kitchen and living room / Airbnb At first, after buying the land, they had to negotiate with the town hall to allow them to connect their property to the electricity and water network.Later they did the same with the occupancy permit and once all the paperwork had been carried out they were able to start the work.Currently, their home has an area for private use and another where this house is located, which measures 37 square meters and is rented for vacation use.The couple admit that although their home may be small for some, they have everything they need and it has helped them appreciate what is important in their lives.the bedroom / Airbnb And the road was not easy.While they were in the process, Dave unexpectedly collapsed and the emergency services had to airlift him to the hospital, where he spent five days in the intensive care unit.It was a hemorrhage caused by a cerebrovascular accident.In the hospital he was barely able to speak and lost mobility on the right side of his body.Despite this, he managed to get ahead.Dave began rehab with a therapist who created an exercise routine based on his house construction.Thanks to working on the creation of the second floor terrace, the man went from not being able to hold a tool to regaining over 85% of functionality on the right side of him.In April 2016 the couple were able to finish their new house, which contains this 'Tiny Home' made of two shipping containers stacked on top of each other.The interior has waterproofing and thermal insulation and the appearance of the different rooms is like that of a regular home.In the lower part of the house there are the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom and the storage area, while on the second floor there are the bedroom and a large balcony.In the garden they have also added an orchard and a greenhouse where they grow their own fruits and vegetables and an enclosure for the cows that they also raise on their small property to graze.The small Bantam house, with capacity for four people, integrates perfectly with the natural surroundings of the resort.Clad in a mix of dark wood and copper, the exterior features a small deck with a glass door leading inside.To the right of the kitchen, the living room is made up of a sofa with what appears to be an attractive wooden wall.However, the wall actually hides a mattress that can be folded into a bed.The 'tiny house', or mini-houses, continue to gain relevance.And more and more architects and designers are putting their creativity at the service of projects of this type.We must not forget that the 'tiny house' can mark the line to follow for the housing of the future, at least in large urban centers, where population density and price increases can give them an important role.And that is the opinion of important international organizations, such as the United Nations, which in two of its programs, UN Environment and UN Habitat, has expressed its interest as a housing alternative.Enjoy rural life in a small space?Now it's possible, this energy efficient 'tiny house' located on a farm outside of Winston-Salem, North Carolina is perfect for this question.Perch and Nest Despite its small stature, 'Roost 18' is a sustainable home insulated with sheep's wool.The adorable 'casita' can be rented on Airbnb starting at around €80 a night.Perch and Nest Nestled in the foothills of a historic farmhouse, 'Roost 18' provides a dream getaway for anyone seeking a different kind of American retreat.Perch and Nest The house sleeps four, with a queen bed in a loft and a pullout sofa bed downstairs.The interior of the home benefits from abundant windows providing stellar views of the stunning natural surroundings.(According to reviews on Airbnb, this is a prime spot to watch the sunset.)But don't let me tell you, take a look!According to several factors such as the educational offer, the quality of the teaching staff, the excellence of the teaching and the chances of finding a job once the studies are finished, the expert journal in economics has presented a list of the 25 universities in Spain with the best results. have.In 1822 Spain had three provincial capitals that were annulled just 20 months after being created.Calatayud, Játiva and Villafranca del Bierzo were cities full of life, and after this brief period of notoriety, the territories that made up several provinces were integrated into others.During the Liberal Triennium in 1821, a new map of provinces was approved thanks to the parliamentary majority that obtained the proposal in the Cortes.This new geographical distribution was substantiated on January 27, 1822 and it was then that the three provinces were launched: Catalayud, Villafranca (El Bierzo) and Játiva.On the YouTube channel Building Skill, two colleagues have built this two-story house in the middle of the jungle in just one month.The house is made only with natural elements, from branches and trunks that they have obtained from the trees to the mud with which they have built the walls and columns by mixing the earth from the ground with water.According to data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), life expectancy worldwide is 74.2 years for women and 69.8 for men.Spain is in the fourth position of the countries with the highest life expectancy, thanks to presenting an average of 83.6 years, with Japan, Switzerland and Singapore ahead and followed by Italy in fifth place.If we evaluate the data within the country province by province, this is the list of life expectancy in each area of ​​Spain: