This Man’s Forest Den Home Only Cost $12 To Build…

This Man’s Forest Den Home Only Cost $12 To Build...

Originally designed and built by an architecture student, who wanted to experiment with creating super-affordable housing using reclaimed materials, this forest den has served as a comfortable home for David Gell for the past 5 years!

It certainly won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but this house which was constructed almost entirely from reclaimed materials and cost only 12 dollars to build.

With no electricity or running water, there’s no question about it that this way of life certainly presents a few hard-ships. For Dave though, this home represents the ability to live affordably, and comfortably in a place that meets all of his needs…

This Man’s Forest Den Home Only Cost $12 To Build...

Whether you love it, or hate it, to construct such a functional home for only $12 dollars is certainly an impressive feat. A simple outdoor kitchen has been set up, although most of his main meals are actually eaten in a communal house which is located a short walk from the den. There, he is also able to shower and charge his electronic devices…

This Man’s Forest Den Home Only Cost $12 To Build...

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Self Sufficient Backyard

In all that time an electric wire has never been connected to our house. We haven’t gotten or paid an electricity bill in over 40 years, but we have all the electricity we want. We grow everything we need, here, in our small backyard. We also have a small medicinal garden for tough times. Read More Here...

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