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Building Guides

Real build logs with real costs — natural pools, cold storage, outdoor kitchens, sawmills, and the infrastructure that makes a homestead actually work.

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Real Numbers

What We Actually Spent

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Natural Pool
~$8,400

Excavation, liner, filtration system, sand beach, decking. DIY labor only.

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Cold Storage Room
~$12,870

Concrete, insulation, 3 cooler doors (used), 2 refrigeration units, shelving, electrical.

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Equipment Barn
~$18,500

Post-frame construction, metal roof, concrete floor, electrical, sliding doors. DIY assembly.

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Outdoor Kitchen
~$4,200

Block construction, grill, smoker, sink, countertops, overhead shelter, firepit.

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Sawmill Setup
~$3,800

Portable bandsaw mill, safety equipment, log handling setup, blade inventory.

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Butcher Station
~$2,200

Stainless tables, floor drain, overhead rail, bone saw, meat grinder, cleaning setup.