An alternative plan to build the $50 house. Normally you need trees. But how about if you planted bamboo on your 5 acres. In 3 to 5 years you have bamboo big enough to harvest. Some bamboo is stronger than wood. There are bamboos that grow in cold climates. Check out the Amercan Bamboo Society.
In any case I would grow some for privacy.
so, it's now 2008. have you grown and utilised your bamboo? was just having the same idea when I saw your blog and am interested if your $50 house has come to fruition.
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