We Are Building a Home with an Airstrip!

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[@thomwalker8501]

Hi Trent, I am a Design Build Architect with 40 years of assisting DIY home builders and if you want to run any questions past me let me know. I am semi retired and would love to lend any assistance that would make your journey a fun and productive one. BTW also a pilot.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Hi Thom, I’d love to run some questions past you at some point! Let me know what would be a good way to get in touch. Cheers!

[@BikingVikingHH]

KZbin community is best community. lol. Great to see like minded dudes coming together. Get after it guys!

[@joynermark]

Thom Walker - You shouldn't leave your email there. You will get spammed etc.

[@sumrica]

I saw power lines at 1:07 on what I am guessing is the north side of where you house will stand. So, having electric service installed and sinking a water well will come soon. Congratulations!

[@stevenlarratt3638]

Make a throw away email address guys 👍

[@Aviation101]

So cool man. My dream as always been to have something like that here in the Texas Hill country. Can't wait to see your progress.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks man! And yeah, definitely hope you can make the dream happen as well!

[@FloridaFlying]

My #1 life goal is to buy a plane. #2 is to live at an airstrip. Josh and Trent, if either of you make it down to Florida I have some awesome airports you gotta check out. Congrats Trent👍🏼

[@goobscoob712]

Good for you man! +1 from TX Hill Country here. (KERV) If it wasn’t so darn far I’d happily lend you a hand. Suggestion #1 find out where the contractors get their supply. You’ll pay 2 and 3x buying from big chain stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot. Suggestion #2 try to teach your wife everything you learn as you go. It’ll make everything a whole lot easier and more rewarding. Suggestion #3 take lots of breaks and have fun! Don’t put a timeline on it. Eventually you’ll get to a point where it needs to finish fast, but in the meantime enjoy the journey. Maybe even put your airstrip in sooner rather than later so you can use it! It also may be a great way to get some aviator friends to stop by with a 6 pack and some helping hands too!

[@bobshaw4063]

Josh did you graduate from your College yet and what are your post graduation plans ? What id your degree in ? If you graduated Congratulations ! Cheers !

[@bobshaw4063]

GOOB SCOOB Great suggestions .

[@cyh4031]

If you have any construction related questions, I have been involved in the home remodeling industry...with a few from the ground whole house builds along the way, for 41 years this coming October, so please don't hesitate to ask! How awesome ot have a form of aviation for both your work and your fun!! But here we sit in a mold infested appartment in Houston (actually nearby Humble) Texas, praying for a way out of this situation as it's making my wife sick. Blessings on your dream home!!

[@coryjohnson7025]

Go for it Trent! My dad, who was never in the construction trades, built a house. He did EVERYTHING (except the basement and septic excavation) including electrical, plumbing.... etc. He even drew up his own plans. It turned out great. I can't wait to see you progress. Good luck, brother!

[@TomTalley]

Hey, Trent. Build a barndominium, as we call them down here in Texas. Build a big ass hanger then finish off some of the inside as a make do home. Move out there and get busy on the new home...This way, you have a place to store all your materials out of the weather, you don't have to drive back and forth to get any work done, and the plane is right there for an escape. If you are going to build your own home, you are going to need a shop and some basic tools...that can go in the back of the hanger...When you finish the big house, you can keep the apartment for guests, or tear it out to make room for the jet....(by the way, by building the apartment inside the hanger, you don't have to rush to dry it in...) And, for someone who has never built a home, you will learn all the skills necessary by building the condo in the hanger. And, if you screw up, at least the roof won't leak... Good luck...love your videos...

[@TrentonPalmer]

Hey Tom, that was actually exactly what we planned on doing until we found a kit home that was exactly what we had originally designed. The concern with the "barndominium" was if we could get it to appraise for the loan, and how the resale value would be on it should we have a shift in directions later on in life. So we will likely build a kit home that would have the quickest build time and then do the hangar after. But who knows, if this home doesnt add up then we may go back to the hangar home we had designed.

[@TomTalley]

Trent Palmer actually, the loan would be for the hanger and appliances...I bet you could frame up and drywall out of pocket...anyway...looks like you have a plan. I'd help if I could...just too old and too broke... Sure do enjoy watching you guys fly and make video. Particularly enjoy the stabilized view.

[@richardloveday1092]

with you on that Tom. nothing like a hangar with a suite to let you enjoy the property sooner and have immediate storage and accomidations in one. my Brother in law did a container that served as bunk room and kitchen on one end and tools and shop on other end. later stacked 4 total 60 feet apart and now has equipment shed that he rents out the stuff he built his home with to the new neighbors building around him....he told me last year that every piece he didn't need he sold and stuff that he kept using seemed to be what people wanted to rent from him: all paid off now..free shop; free equipment and some cash flow...that thanks to depreciation is virtually tax free!! reason enough to have Shop/Hangar first in my opinion too!

[@heathbirley1774]

I’m a builder in Australia looking to do the exact same thing! I think ill have to trade in the Jabiru I fly for a Kitfox or Just Aircraft so I can save a fortune in land value tho.. My advice would be to grade the strip and the hangar site while your mate has got all that gear there, and build the hangar yousrelves first up. It should only cost you a few grand, and u can always camp onsite then, not to mention store building materials securely and save on hangar costs. Build it big enough and u might even be able to make some money from renting hangar space and start building a lil aviation community. The sky’s the limit when it comes to dreams. Good luck my friend, and wish me the same. Keep up the awesome vids.

[@TrentonPalmer]

We are considering that as well! The only issue is since we are stuck pulling a loan to build anything out there, we probably will build the house first and then build the hangar after we get out there. We will see though, if things add up going the other way first then I won’t be opposed to it. Cheers man, good luck making it happen yourself as well!

[@skydive1424]

Heath Birley exactly my thought! Start with the strip and the hangar and make sure the strip is not on the leeside of the hill with predominant winds and it is not downwind of buildings with predominant winds... If the place is blowy (which it probably is on top of that hill) you need to give that good consideration. Also look at typical convective winds (shifts) during the day and take that into account. You want to be able to get in and out at any time of the day, not only at calm mornings or evenings. Andvice #2; never give up, no matter what!

[@kwacked1]

Living on site during building needs to be checked with whoever issues the permits. For example, a city may not issue certain permits if what you build first could possibly be used to live in temporarily if it is not a house. My sister just went through this with building a large garage/shop before the new house went up.

[@richardloveday1092]

Trent and Hailey: some great advice here to be sure. read some very thoughtful stuff that will save you time- which leads to saving Money...they are the same. here is mine: 1. seeing as so remote...ability to stay there on site for a few days at a time will help in that gut wrenching issue: leaving something because you can not stay...returning to that some time later...and it is EXACTLY AS YOU LEFT IT...gutting to be sure. so get something out there you or crew can sleep and eat and shower in--suggest backyard find trailer big enough to sleep 6 or more....sleeping on ground; working 10 hours..sleeping on ground bad on moral..hard on body over a build. oh..and put great mattresses in it brand new because a well rested worker is a better worker --you included in that: ) 2. once your on same page with subs, suppliers, service providers: GET THAT SHIT IN WRITING NOTERIZED AND EVERYONE GETS COPIES SPELLING OUT EXACTLY WHAT WAS STATED!! your lender also being inbox thinkers will love this...and...if not done right or short falls or time is long...they understand there are consequences...use your attorney if you don't like to be he heavy, but this makes for a attraction factor where you will end up dealing with pros...not Joe's that screw you over.... this costs a bit more...but will save you 6x the cost of having one Joe screw you over..even if not intentionally meaning too, and will be cheaper than "The Builders Lean" alot of Joe's use as a screw you manauver when they don't live up to their end.... 3. your going modular which is smart...but lots of everything else is going to be similar to everyother build out there. find others who are building ideally in that area and see about sharing and comparing notes on similar work being done: septic field, electrical and Line companies well diggers etc etc. contractors hate doing a one off when they can be in an area doing mutiples in a few (read not 75 miles out of town) area specific....this can save you a ton and brings a 'more than one' leverage to getting work done....and also help avoiding getting work done by a Joe that screwed a neighbor too!! 4. write Goals and Time lines: then be flexible but focused on Goal over time line. in other words, well and septic are vital, but if you have to jostle time when it going to be done...don't stress; but don't roll over either stay focused and keep it on radar but a week or two here or there...it is going to happen. again..In Writing. 5. Reward and be that super nice guy they want to work for (item one is part of that) Think of the Golden rule; do unto others one..not I am Paying you so I make the rules one.... example. during my first Estate home build: I dropped by as roofers were just arriving for the start..and weather was going to be changing- as Hi Desert can rapidly- before they would normally be able to finish...I asked sincerely what they would need if they where to finish it and not let the thing get drenched/Hailed/delayed three more days or two weeks---this was the guys actually doing the work now.... they finished it and worked till almost 7:30 PM for 12 premium beers each, and a 24 to share the following evening. best 80 buck's spent on someone else....and the main contractor also got a nice 12 year old bottle too once he heard of the generosity to crew...he didn't want to take it but he came by to let me know that crew was so impressed that if I ever needed work done again..they would come anytime!! the point is find out the motivator and deliver on it a bit over the top and it can get you further faster than any money can. funny foot note: the electricians on that job were cookies guys so the daughters and wife did all the bonus adds there; and drywall sheet rock guys--who made the most errors incidently--were restaurant guys; my only guess was because they could take their wives; and no walking on stilts : ) okay that's about it. I think it will warrant it's own Vlog posts and a seperate but linked chanel but stuff like this is informative and personal and real....and beats hell out of watching local and national news feeds...; ) and HGTV OUT PERFORMS Aviation Week---get wife involved...cause that will engage everyone's else's wife or significant other too....go fund me contribution now only 68 cents a subscriber for new 915s!!

[@b.bailey6979]

Trent Palmer build the strip and hanger(s) rent space make $$$ to build the home with…

[@edwardkie380]

You really know how to hurt a guy! I am ever so green .... I'm 68 years young still wanting to do what your starting out to accomplish... Oh yeah I built my own home owned three but built one... 3,600 sq.ft monster .. it's my prayer for you that you build a home not just a house... Remember to help each other - take time to love each other - enjoy each other - make time while bilding for each other.... Build a home, not a house!!! Blessings Ed in Phoenix writes

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Ed! Some good advise there

[@JohnChvatalGSTV]

I think I’m going to enjoy following along with your house and hangar build!

[@rivvur]

7 subs and verified? what

[@JohnChvatalGSTV]

PuddingSimulations I’ve worked really hard to get verified but it doesn’t show on KZbin. I’m active on Google+ and have the largest active aviation page there. I also have written guest posts on Community Leadership/Management for the official Google+ page and have participated in UI / UX focus groups lead by G+ employees. If you put in the work and get accepted into the Google+ Create program, you will get verified. This is the only sure route to being verified.

[@donaldsmith3048]

Good Luck! You are doing what I have wanted to do. I am now disabled retired with almost as much steal in my back as a small car! Think about a Methane generator. It will take your wast and make gas you can use for things. You also have a good place for solar panels and wind turbines for power. I know that they cost up front but will pay for it's self later. Also think about a house that is part was under ground. They have lower heating and cooling cost. The temp 3 feet under ground changes very little from the hottest day to the coldest day of the year! Looks like you have some help moving dirt and that is most of the trouble with underground home.

[@postholewoody208]

Trent, I am a 69 year old semi-retired architect and just read all the comments. You are probably half done with your home, but it occurred to me that you could just do a prefab steel building for both the hangar and the house combined. One building. Not temporary. Hangar on the runway side and house on the view side. I love the videos. It's been 45 years since I last flew. My dad had a Cessna 210 turbo with STOL modified wings I got checked out in. I love the idea of STOL and off field landings. You have almost inspired be to try flying again. But I am probably too late? All the best.

[@sjdidier]

Trent, good on you! Having done much the same thing as a much younger man let me give you my perspective. Don't just confine yourself to banks for money, credit unions are much more receptive and don't have the same constraints as banks. Build your hanger/shop airstrip first and include an apartment in it as a part of the build (to live in while you build the main house) mancave later! Don't confine yourself to traditional stick build designs, look at rammed earth, pole construction, etc. as long as you can meet code requirements think outside of the box. My wife and I with teenager son and daughter built a timber frame home from log to finished (five year journey). Consider this--you do not need a multi thousand square foot house unless you plan on having ten kids! Our home is 1700 sq.ft and am I glad we kept it smaller.

[@amandaspencer1354]

My wife and or doing the same thing at the moment in the Yukon Canada. My advice to you is build the hanger first and live in it while you do your house then you can build as the cash comes in. After the small suite in the hanger can double for guests. We built my workshop first and doing the hanger next then the house last. Having a shop to stage out of makes the construction phase a lot easier. We or building mortgage free. I purchased a wood Mizer sawmill and purchase logs and cut all my material for my builds. Log buildings or so beautiful.

[@doubleshovel]

Trent, I strongly suggest building the hangar first with an apartment in back. You’ll have a dry area to store construction materials and will save the rent money your paying now at the house. If you can wait it out in the hanger until the market takes the next down turn you may be able to get the house construction done for much less. I’d love to fly in sometime once the airstrip is built, good luck!

[@j.vincenttaylor8916]

Congrats trent. Nobody drops a dream in your lap. You have to fight for it. And when you have faith in yourself and jump, a net will appear. Good luck with that, looking forward to the updates. Just got back to my farm argentina after almost a month flying my new used maule m7 down from florida. Crazy experience for a low hr pilot. The amazon is ridiculous...Thanks again for the inspiration. Im going to start the stol revolution down here. V

[@mjd8793]

Have you considered a home built with foam forms filled with concrete? Design the home to the floor plan that you and your wife like, than with a little research you can put the foam forms up yourself, easy and quick to do, than hire a cement contractor to fill the forms, that goes fast. Than build the roof with metal trusses and a metal roof and you have a house that is pretty much fire proof, and storm proof and if it was me I would not have any insurance on the house because you don't need it. You could install water sprinklers to give you more security. You can save A LOT of money every month not having to pay for insurance on your home. A added bonus is cement homes are quiet, less maintenance, last much longer, and lend themselves to have the outside walls finished in beautiful stucco! P.S. Thanks for the videos, just subscribed! Thanks for what you did for Nikk!

[@GaryMCurran]

I'm going to bash your plans, but I don't do it to be mean. Building a 3,000 sf home, with a construction crew, from the time you start digging the foundation is going to take 3-4 months before you're ready to occupy the house. That digging the water well, installing the septic system, running power, communications, etc. That also assumes a four to six man crew working 8 hours a day. To do it by yourself, it actually will be MORE expensive than having a construction crew do it. It will also take you significantly longer, possibly as long as two years. Then, you have to worry about environmental conditions on the uncompleted structure throughout the year(s) as you're working. You also have to have inspectors, plumbers, electricians, etc., for the stuff you aren't licensed for. So, having said all of this, might I suggest a faster, easier, and probably less expensive way to go would be using a Modular Home builder? Why Modular? First, what modular is not. It's not a mobile home. It arrives on the back of a truck/trailer, but is lifted off and placed on a foundation. It has no wheels, no chassis., whereas a 'mobile home' or 'manufactured' home does. Now, technically, a modular home can be considered a 'manufactured' home because it's built offsite and then transported there, but that's about the only similarity. Modular homes are built to a different standard. Most use 2x6 studs, versus 2x4s for mobile homes. There are floor joists, and you can have a two story home, if you want it. Modular homes, depending on the location, may run $60-$80 per square foot. They can be built was standard 'roofs' unlike the flatter mobile home roofs. A suggestion, just for something to look at and think about. modularhomes.com/homes/6008/

[@TrentonPalmer]

Hey Gary! Thanks for all the info, we actually are going modular! I’d just be owner/building in the sense that we won’t be hiring a local contractor to handle the site work or button up. I will project manage it and hire the subs directly 👍🏻👍🏻

[@GaryMCurran]

Awesome, Trent, that should be great way to go. A lot of the people who go Modular do that very same thing, in the end, it saves them money. You just have to be on top of all the details, so if you have friends in the construction business who can help you out, that's great. By the way, you looked like you were having too much fun with that skid loader! :D

[@bobshaw4063]

A fiend of mine from high school went modular on his house decades a go . He has a very long raised ranch house up in New York . His modular home was built and trucked in from Pennsylvania and lifted by crane on to the foundation, He has a basement with a garage under the house . He heats with electric , and cooks and hot water is electric also .

[@justachipn3039]

Yup.. I've done some Modulers... all the sections are prefitted and plug together, plumbing, electric, HVAC. The only thing you really need is a good sheet metal man! A Lot of that isn't done. Good luck. I just retired from 40 years in HVAC&R Last 30 all I did was run big commercial industrial jobs. Any problems there i'll be watching give me a shout ;)

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@GaryMCurran I'd really like to know just how fast Trent needs to get that CAT going up the driveway before it lifts off!!! ;^) (That ain't no Kitfox!!)

[@Graybear78]

Beautiful country, beautiful view! I have hunted that country since I was a kid. Loved it. Something to be aware of before you get too far. Check your water supply. I had a friend in that Red Rock Area that had to go over 900 feet to get good water. Some areas are good, others are terrible. Just a suggestion. Good luck with your endeavor. I lived in Cold Springs, just over the hill, for 26 years before I retired to Arizona. Please keep us advised of your new project. Lee

[@Cessna_182]

Up in Central Idaho where I live (KSUN), the builders are also way expensive and are backlogged for years. I looked into Nashua homes out of Boise Idaho. They build everything from mini homes to hotels and large apartments. They build at their factory in Boise and bring to the site. We are able to custom build what we wanted, it's not like the standard manufacture home where you are locked into a double wide with just a few floor plans. We were actually able to customize the way we wanted it. It's build to local code and its built in a factory where it is climate controlled. Just a thought, Nashua is backlogged as well but it might be quicker than any of the other routes you are looking at. Our contractor is putting these buildings up all over Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming. If you want more info, get hold of me!

[@scottcummings8074]

So cool! I built my house myself, solar power and water free, 5 bedroom on 4 acres at 8000 feet in the rockies for under 50,000 being creative and making my own lumber. It turns into a hobby and way of life. Now I'm about to start scratch building my first plane. You should look into solar, it's cheaper and easier than anyone says. I designed my own and instead of buying efficient high end parts I just invested money saved into more panels and batteries, that way I can have a real fridge, microwave, washer and dryer at normal prices. Otherwise you are wasting money on more efficient appliances that sometimes don't work as good, are smaller, and cost more. I built my current system for 3000 and I only use my generator for welding and running power tools at night. Other than that power is normal and free. If I built again I would look at a straw bale timber framed house. There are a lot of possible problems to avoid but done right it's easy and fairly cheap. The r factor is what interested me in them, I insulated well, don't even need ac, and even at 30 below, only heat with wood. It's the most comfortable home ive ever lived in year round. Anyway, sorry for the long message but I'm excited for you two!

[@quincedapence]

I dont know if you already have set plans for the design but one thing to maybe consider is pre-fab stuff. Quonset Huts or just plain old pre-fab metal buildings allow you to make the outside structure pretty cheap and then inside you can make all the walls cheaper since the structure is freestanding and therefore no walls need to be load bearing (except for the weight of additional floors). One example of what you could do is get a 40ftx80ft (or whatever depending on your needs) and then have a two floor 40x40 living section in one side and a 40x40 hangar/workshop section in the other. These "barndominioms", as they're called, are pretty popular in Texas and most are really nice on the inside and out. However, check how you'll be taxed on your buildings to see if this would for some reason be different than a regular house, either less or more.

[@j.michaelwilhelm7349]

Hey man, I meant to get back to this video to mention something relevant to what you and Haley are wanting to accomplish with being a builder/owner. First, you have a tremendous base of fans here at YT and I would bet many of them that are close by(sort of) would jump at the chance to help you in various trades during the build...some of them very close by (Flying Cowboys). Maybe trade off you skills and making videos, something a few of them could really use. I did this many years ago when I designed my house and did quite a bit of the lighter construction (electrical/plumbing/Interior finishing). It's a venture for sure and one the both of you will remember always when you get to sit back and have that cup of coffee in the morning on the back deck overlooking this beautiful mountains and looking over at that hanger with the Freedom Fox tucked inside. I do kinda side with building an oversize hanger/garage for the vehicles with temp. walls for a temp living/materials storage area though. It can be cost effective if you can find the money up front as opposed to later on. Hate to see that plane sitting under a tarp out of the winter weather. Just saying.....

[@flybe146]

It is great to see two young people living the life I missed out on, you have your flying, a great job and a beautiful wife and the rest of your life ahead of you so go for it Trent!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks David!!!

[@rustymac13]

I will enjoy watching the build. Cant wait to see you fly in to your own runway.

[@jaredwait5471]

Hey Trent, remember to build the runway and hangar first, then you have to build the house! If you build the house first, you get comfortable and it is so easy to push the “ nice to haves” to a later date, then life takes over and you never quite get to it. 😁😁😁😁. Good Luck and look forward to the videos.

[@route66flyer29]

All I can say is congratulations kids! Beautiful area, beautiful couple and beautiful dog. My only question is about water but I'm sure you inquired about that. Best of luck, hope all goes smoothly and have you thought about a new channel for this new chapter of your life? *Dance the Skies*

[@silasmarner7586]

I agree with hangar/workshop first, and then rent/lease/temporarily buy/ a double wide or RV as it can be resold as homebuilders often do. A reasonable option with the means of habitation and still the solitude you crave.

[@kwacked1]

Even a single wide is big enough to live in. An RV can be way too small. My sister recently had to live in an RV for a year as their new home was delayed. The delay was not their doing. It was a combination of problems between the bank, the city permits, and the manufactured home builder. Definitely strike up a relationship with the office which handles the permits. They can help guide you if they have complicated rules.

[@tolento47ff]

Trent, As someone that has worked in the Banking and Financial Industry the #1 thing underwriters look at is the Person on Paper. They don’t meet you or interview you so the paper part is key. Treat it like a Small Business proposal with Budgets, Time Frames and expectations in return on the investment and the possibility of using the land as Security if the Reno area seems that good for new housing market. A lot of them want to be able to trust the money will return. Another thing is you could be creative look into a Small Business Line of Credit if you own your own Drone company. If you go that route make sure you say the LOC would be for “Short Term Business Expenses”

[@velocity550]

Good for you. I did the same thing 20 years ago on the east coast. Having a wife that supports you and is willing to help goes a long way to getting it done. Don't underestimate how valuable your friends are in the project. The important thing is to keep moving forward even when things go wrong...and they will.

[@iesikhaty]

Amazing view! Not many folks push themselves to doing challenging projects; very inspiring!

[@danieldudzik6470]

Also, with pure living for life, if you go to the beginning, they go through things like Well or Water haul, Solar or Grid and so many other choices you will likely face as well. Always good to see what someone else went through before you do it. They have very thoroughly documented so much of this journey with the idea of helping someone like you who is considering the same thing.

[@benjaminbixby8459]

Very cool Trent. Unique way of approaching it. I think you've got a community here that would be more than happy to help realize your dream... I think most of us have similar visions for ourselves. Would be happy to lend an extra hand around HSF. Planning some vacation time for that in October!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Ben! Hopefully we will have things coming together around HSF!

[@shaunolinger964]

It's something you may or may not realize, but we see you (Trent) all the time, but seeing you with Hailey, and seeing her not just as a presence but as an engaged participant, adds a different element to your videos. I personally, married for over 18 years, really enjoy seeing the two of you together. She is absolutely beautiful and the two of you make a great looking couple. I feel very good about the future of G.A., and bush flying, if you and your cronies are representative of the new generation of big tire flying. I would also really enjoy seeing her flying with you... How come that doesn't happen very often? Keep it up bud. You have a new addict to your vids. Thank you!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Hailey is a busy one, and with her being a nervous flyer I haven’t been getting her up with me as much as I should. But the new comforts I added should be changing that!

[@pvt-pilot]

Got to see the sun slip away in the reflection of your glasses in the moments you were talking around 9m 30s. You were in the shade in the rest of your talk. You make the best videos! Good luck to you and your bride. The place looks amazing!

[@johnbrown3711]

I wish you the best on your home building journey. What an awesome site. I have enjoyed every video of yours I've seen and can't wait to see more.

[@wb6she]

WoW, congrats on the property! It's awesome..and good luck on the building, and what a awesome view!..

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

Hello Trent, Congrats to you and your wife, it`s so nice to have your own piece of paradise . I know how excited you both are, wish you all the best. So nice to have the big tires back on the plane, looking forward to some new videos. Take care Trent.

[@knight907]

Building your own house is awesome. I built an attached garage (and rebuilt/wired/plumbed half of my house along the way). I engineered and drew up all the plans in Visio (though I’ve since redone the whole thing in Sketch-Up, which is much better), did all the demolition of existing structures myself (with help for the grunt work from friends and family), contracted with someone to do the grading and concrete, then bought all the materials, ordered the trusses, and assembled the whole thing (again, with labor help). I ended up having a neighbor who does contracting finish the shingles (roofing is a royal pain) and attach the siding, but we did everything else ourselves. I’ve got the sturdiest, best built, nicest garage in the neighborhood. Now I just have to do something about my house. 😜 You always end up with a better product when you’re building for yourself, as long as you’re not an idiot of course. Unfortunately I can’t help with any resources out there. I’m in St. Louis, so it’s a completely different market. Good luck though.

[@DarrylZubot]

Hey Trent, also a pilot vlogger building our acreage as well this year. Unfortunately our land isn’t as big so no runway for a plane but definitely will leave it open for powered paragliding. We’re in the same boat, trying to save money while still building our net zero home. Found a really cool roofing product, rubber roofing, it’s cheaper then steel roof and more durable, made in Calgary, ab from recycled tires, company is called euroshield roofing, it lays on like conventional shingles, and is the same weight so no reinforcing needed to the roof. I’d definitely like to come fly in to your strip sometime with my pipistrel virus. Good luck with the build!

[@jamespond4536]

Congrats on your dream! I am thinking of a airstrip home in somewhere in China, yes I am from China, there're huge demand of general aviation fields needed and EVERY COUNTY is planning of construction airfields or airstrips. I am a Cirrus owner of course a pilot, hope to build my own home and airstrip someday, maybe together with you guys. Good luck!

[@b.bailey6979]

1st build the hanger large enough for a plane and RV inside or build a loft, then get storage building built, then have a well drilled if available or truck in your water in water tanks. Then work on your house!

[@jman036]

That's a big leap! I'm really excited to see where this goes and gotta love that can do attitude!

[@mopar92]

Strangely I went the opposite. Found the house, built the strip.... then got my PPL and now I’m search of my Kitfox. Having your own place and strip is freedom my friend.

[@jameselliott7104]

I wanted to say that the Flying Cowboys and you are an inspiration. I have always loved flying. I originally wanted to be in the Air Force but because of my profound hearing loss from Congenital Rubella I wasn't allowed. My dream of being an aviation mechanic was doomed when someone stole all my tools and life unfolding prevented me from going. I took up a soaring flight in Tucson, AZ and then have always wanted to fly but life events stopped me for years. So, seeing the KitFox and you gave me the inspiration to do research and the desire to build my own experimental airplane from the KitFox STI. My background in Ph.D Organizational Leadership gives me the research skills to know what to look for. I'm also the author of the book, Roadmap for Life Paradigm. Thanks for your vlog. A help to you. Flying is tough and having energy is a must. Lean to eat the Ketogenic way and you will have a better health and energy. And yes, I know Reno very well, having lived in Nevada 3 different times in my life. Hope to fly with you later. But I plan to get my flying license through soaring. :))

[@KA7IIV]

I wish we lived a little closer to you. I would have liked to help you with my skills of electrical and plumbing. Good luck with your new house and airstrip. It sounds like a dream come true.

[@paulgordon4109]

Congratulations on your new project! I look forward to seeing your progress. I am a Skylane pilot who has built a grass airstrip (2014). I also built new homes for a while (2002-2009), and I still do a lot of real estate transactions. While building your own home is not something I recommend for most people, you seem like a smart, resourceful guy. I'm sure y'all can get it done. Communication is key throughout the project, both with your wife and with your subcontractors. Don't be afraid to call in favors and ask stupid questions. I'd encourage you to keep looking for bank financing, as some banks are more friendly to owner-builders than others. The private money thing will probably be a more expensive option. Good luck! ---Paul G, Louisiana.

[@guyvinck2824]

Congrats to you both. What a terrific spot to build a house.Wish you all the best

[@SSorgears]

Hey Trent, this is awesome. Congratulations to you two. I am not too far away from doing something similar. but I'm a lot older and have a home I've been in for some time - will hopefully walk away with enough money to be able to pay for land and to build a small home. I am very interested in this. I have a friend here in the Bay Area that has a piece of property that he and his wife are having a manufactured home on. Like a couple of other suggestions I have read, they seem to be more "ready to install" than what is considered an owner-builder. Permits are not quite as crazy, etc... They ordered their custom-design home back in August and just got the "it's ready" call a week or so ago. This may be a lot faster than some of the other routes. Not a huge house (about 1300 sf I think) but really, who the hell needs a huge house? Just more to take care of/maintain and heat/cool. Save the money and build a HUGE hanger/workshop. I'll likely see him tomorrow and ask which of the manufacturers they went with - they talked to many of them. My friend and his wife have been living in a trailer on their property for a few years now. Their biggest hold-up has been the permitting/inspections, but this is the Bay Area, where things are out of control, bureaucracy-wise. Hopefully a more rural location in NV will be more easily navigated. Good luck and I hope you get this going fast with few hold-ups!

[@brushhippie]

Throw the questions out there brother... been building homes since I graduated high school back in the early 80s..building your own home can be very rewarding and a giant pita...lol you will love it!

[@davidendsley2391]

Hi Trent, I know that others have mentioned that you should build the hangar first which is a great idea and let me say why. I lived in a one bedroom apartment that was in the back of a hangar that housed five aircrafts you could be on property while the house is being built save on rent in the house your still in and fly to work when needed. After your house is built you could rent out the apartment, maybe to a young A&P mechanic .

[@KowboyUSA]

Living the dream.

[@62chevrolet]

John Ratko LTD BABY 🤙🏽

[@foundationaviation3727]

Quit my job as a contractor a year and a half ago to learn how to fly. Flying bush out of Homer, Alaska now. I've built my own house will little experience from the dirt work to framing, plumbing, electric, trim... everything. my advice. Don't hire a contractor, hire a lead carpenter, plumber and an electrician. A good carpenter will show you how to build. organization and timing is key. It will be the hardest thing you will do but the most rewarding. good luck. love the videos BTW.

[@brianberezowski5352]

CONGRATULATIONS Trent and Hailey. YES ... please continue to post flying videos and updates on the construction of your new home. What an AWESOME ADVENTURE you are both starting on. Some brief words of wisdom. It will take time ... so go slow. Build it the way you want it the first time ... it is much too costly to make changes (renovations) later. The pride you will both feel after putting your own blood, sweat and tears to this project will be huge. AGREED, you are both living the dream. You know what they say ... if you are going to dream ... DREAM big. Once again CONGRATULATIONS and Best Wishes. Looking forward to future videos. As a side note, I am just in the beginning stages of learning to fly (Avid Magnum) and your flying videos are incredibly inspirational. Brian Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Brian! And good luck on your training! The Avid Magnum is supposed to be an awesome plane

[@onthebeaches]

Congrats on your dream! Keep in mind...the Journey is The Destination! ENJOY IT!

[@mb2308]

Good luck to both you Trent and your wife....Love the videos!!

[@denlisbertrand1416]

This right here is my dream. A ranch style home with a modern finish on the inside. I still have a loooong way to go but seeing you doing it is motivation for me. Thanks for this and looking forward to seeing your you progress. Maybe your subscribers can help u at least to get started with a gofundme. Idk how those things work though but some sort of fund raiser may help. I for one will, as soon as I get a job lol.

[@michaelguy7168]

Looks like a awesome project, on my wish list also. I am a custom Home builder in the Sacramento area flying out of Klhm. The trick to making the building process fun/successful is starting out with the best design,planning and having realistic expectations. The process can be fun, building is not that complicated if you have good help and subs. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Good luck. Mike

[@jefferyh422]

Trent, looks like an awesome project! I'm an aspiring pilot (currently saving for my flight training) and watching your videos are one of the many things that keep me stoked on flying. I'm also in construction management and my family runs a residential construction company in Marin County. When I was younger my grandpa (with lots of help from us and the rest of the family) built ourselves a house on our property outside of Angel Camp. It's a long and tedious process, but so worth it at the end - especially since it's going to be your dream home! Keep us updated and if you ever organize a work party for a weekend I'd love to help, plus it's a great excuse to get out and explore that area more! Take care and thanks for sharing.

[@ralphwoodard609]

I wish you all the best on getting your home built. I know it can be a headache and I hope you don’t get too many people that try to screw you over. Just be conscious of everything and don’t rush into anything. Safe Flying my friend.

[@dfishman76]

Congrats on getting this started. I know your excited

[@EmergencyStormPursuit]

Build your hanger with small living quarters. The pole barn is cheap and will go up fast. That way you're living at the site and will be able to get your house built faster. Goodluck man

[@kaparapsekiel6300]

Trent, that's great, all the best in the home build.

[@MeesterVegas]

Nice place. Something you probably need to prepare for is "Cedar Fever." I saw you holding those Juniper berries, they pollinate in the winter. Will probably take a few years before it hits you.

[@markperkins5664]

Trent, I am so excited for you as you begin this journey. I found your channel awhile back and have become addicted! You are an amazing videographer. I also bought land, and held it for 3 years, until the time was “right” to build. Seemed to never come, as work always got in the way. Finally, like you, I decided to be my own general contractor. It took me longer than expected but I know every aspect of my build. Best decision I ever made. Most banks will not consider financing like this, so I also used private money. Now I get up every morning and drink my coffee looking out at Mt. Washington. Absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to see your progress.

[@mtimyan]

I feel like the community on this channel will be so excited to watch and help out in any way possible. Watch for people who want to come help out on site because that will be fun for them to help and their skills can teach you things you do not know for the rest of the project. Best case for you and the community who all love the channel and want to help in any way possible. Keep living life man you can only go up from here literally and figuratively.

[@AndrewAbernathyaz]

Building takes longer and costs more because people don't know how all the parts go together and others who promise a time don't show up. Developing relationships with key suppliers is a must and plan, plan, plan and plan some more, then execute carefully. Going slow to go fast the the best rule to follow. It is a lot more difficult to undo a mistake than it is to take a couple of breaths and reconsider, before you jump ahead. Much like flying, so you will probably be fine. Enjoy the ride!! and your views are killer!!!

[@KylesWalk2Fame]

Great plans man! I grew up not too far from Reno in Susanville and I can vouch that the area is much more scenic and beautiful than it’s given credit for.

[@charleswhitten3623]

You will definitely build character, it takes allot of determination, to design and build your dream, I wish you nothing but, the best on your endeavor and I'll keep watching you videos.

[@flier3346]

Hi Trent, I'm a pilot and work in film in vancouver. I'm in the process of building a house in Tofino on Vancouver island as a owner builder. I have taken it from the design right the way to lockup, more or less entirely on my own and have some advice for you which could save you a some serious pain and money. It is a massive endeavour building a house on your own, especially one in a somewhat remote location as yours.

[@ereeds]

Hi Trent. I built my own home. I never did a build before this one. The prices that were quoted to me were outrageous. The foundation alone quoted out at $33k. That was 1/3 of my budget! I bought a backhoe and started construction on my own. I built a metal home. I sourced the structural steel (mostly I-Beams), Girts& Purlins, Exterior & Roof metal. The shell of my 1900 sq ft home was less than $12,000, dried in. Now, that's not including my 16' sliding door, but all in all, WAY cheaper than conventional wood construction. I just thought outside of the box a bit.... My wife drew up the plan & I built it. We have since added on a 1200 sq ft garage and breezeway. Let me know if you may be interested in more info.

[@TrentonPalmer]

That sounds very intriguing! I’m very impressed with how cheaply you were able to get it dried in!

[@Kiwi_Pilot]

Friggen awesome mate! Go for it! It'll be a rewarding experience.

[@RustyCoon]

As someone who General Contracted our own place when we were young - a couple of things: 1. Make sure you aren't paying more and waiting longer for subcontracters because you aren't someone who is going to call them again for more work. They WILL try and gouge you. 2. You seem like the "do it the right way once" type (like me). Be careful with the cost of finishing out the house. It can add up REAL fast. Be willing to put in "contractor grade" items like floor cover, lighting, furniture, plumbing fixtures, etc. if it keeps you under budget. Those are things that you can change out a small project at a time later on. 3. building on #2: it will NOT be perfect when its done - so build with flexibility in mind and there are many things you will want to change anyway after living there for a few years. Looking forward to following your journey!

[@harryburkin2806]

I am the son a builder who has done many jobs with people becoming "PROJECT MANAGER" but have no experience in the building industry. I have no idea if you do have experience in the industry or not, but all I can say is, do not over control the situation. By this I mean, keep your decisions straight ( don't change your mind over something after they have done it), let them do what they do best as the majority of the time they are good people who are working for a living who want to do a good job. apart from that I hope it all goes swimmingly and I'm looking forward to the future of your videos! Good luck!!!!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Solid advise, thanks Harry!

[@1225drob]

Awesome!! This is going to add so much substance to the channel for those of us who have the same dream! SUGGESTION,,, buy a used single or double wide mobile home and put it on a secondary lot. Then you can live in it on your own property during the construction process of your dream home(which will take way longer than you think). When your home is finished, move in and either rent out the mobile home for income, or raffle off stays on your property to subscribers, or anyone you you want. Creat a super cheap tent campground open to invitees only at a reasonable price. Maybe sub divide and sell off 2 ten acre parcels for other friends/pilots to build their homes. All will help you finance your dream.

[@treverotto]

Trent, Check out modular homes. We ran into the same situation in Southern Wisconsin when we built 2 years ago. We built with Stratford Homes. They have a plant out west also. It's worth a look. 2500 sqft home (home only, not including the plumbing foundation etc.) Around $200,000. Fantastic craftsmanship. It's worth a look.

[@ianneub]

Congrats! Looks awesome. No one will ever put the amount of care into your build than you will.

[@sr175]

Spent a lot of time around that area when my parents lived in Spanish springs. That would be nice but let's just say Reno can be a "special" place when trying to get the help you need. Good luck and will be interesting!

[@MrAir54]

I would love to see the build process man. Most of all have fun while building your dream home and don’t get stressed!! Good luck Trent.

[@j.vincenttaylor8916]

Also, what if you buried in the side of the hillside a couple of containers, joined together that would be at grade level and would serve as a hangar/ home . Then build your house up top? Cheap way to get started. 360 sick view from your upper deck when it is built.

[@davidiglesias7779]

Awesome proyect! Good look!

[@nothingtoseehere4026]

Very cool. You'll get it done.

[@davetillema8949]

Years ago a buddy built a hanger, and a grass runway and then had friends stay on site in their trailers and tents . They traded their house building skills for the get away space . Now he has a Ranch house , large 3 plane hanger and several acres to enjoy. If ya lived closer ( Texas) , Id volunteer my skills for a temporary getaway flyin place and to make new friends 😎

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thats awesome! I wish I could find a way to make that same scenario happen

[@missakadandeniya]

All the best Trent✈we're waiting to see you're new house and the airstrip ✈

[@nzkiwi9]

Congrats. I'm doing the same thing in Alaska. It's a very long process, just keep in mind that it will be worth it in the end

[@jimiemick]

Only new to your channel Trent, Just wanted to say good luck with it all. And i can not wait to sift through more of your videos and see more progress!!

[@carlsonthomas]

Congrats and good luck! You’ll build a great house and have fun along the way. When it gets rough, don’t give up; keep on keeping on! Soon enough you two will have a great house! 😎👍🏻

[@CaptainBobSim]

Great Idea! I want to have an Airstrip Dream-home!!

[@guyzindel6908]

A ton of us that fly also have construction experience. ... tap into that. Finish the strip first. We'll fly in to help.

[@TherebyAir]

You may consider building the hangar with a small living apartment, or a place to park a motor home inside. Live in that while you save money and/or build the house with cash. It gets you on the property, and not renting.Just a thought. Best of luck to you! Looking forward to the adventure

[@michaelstern1945]

Trent I think one of the responses had a good advice build a hanger and a landing strip first may be Even live in it temporarily.

[@erstugs]

That’s great will be looking for more updates.

[@yassermasood3423]

Very good news. Our best wishes to you and all your family. Hope you make it soon and may it be all you both want.

[@benharmon9575]

That's awesome! I for one would definitely enjoy following along on your build process, as that's a dream of my wife and I's as well.

[@Kee_Diddy]

Yes! Can't wait to see this develop.

[@adamchristymichell3062]

Fireplace ideas: interior look at a Fireorb, exterior a Cowboy Cauldron. We use both in our place, and the Cowboy Cauldron also doubles as a wood-fired grill

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Assuming the lot is in northern Washoe County, I have a good idea where you are going. I am with you if you want to make construction videos. Am interested in the well and the digging for your septic, etc. Tim, on Tool Time was once put in a skid steer for a program. He said it was really scary, as they gave him no instruction. They just said, Do it!

[@flynic3]

Congratulations my friend on your future home and hangar! I know you stated that you already have plans for the new home, however I would recommend checking out some of the Dome homes! American Ingenuity is one of the companies that I was impressed with... Domes are 68% efficient to help keep those power bills low, and virtually indestructible as well! No need to worry about wildfires ever taking out that dream home as they are concrete! Also the construction cost is much lower compared to modern day general contractors! I spec’ed out my dream home at around $75 a square foot with all quality furnishings etc... compared to $125-150 a square foot of most modern home companies! Most of the Dome homes also come as a Kit option which would save you money and time dealing with the General Contractors! You rent some equipment along with a few skilled hands and your dream home will be a reality! From there you would only need the sub-contractors to come in and handle the rest of the work! This option would save you both time and money compared to the alternate route! I think what contractors are demanding these days to build a home is Outlandish! I think if you can build your Kitfox then you will have no problem building a Dome home with a few skilled friends! Just figured I would throw this idea out there! Add in a Geothermal system with a couple of solar panels, and a few Tesla Wall systems... then you can also live completely off grid! Might come in handy someday and would also reduce the initial construction cost possibly... just depends on how lavish of a Geothermal and Solar setup that you choose!

[@johnharden6343]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6fSc3mNZsuEhtU&feature=share good luck, the concept of having a house take care of its inhabitants is a good one. Have you checked out these homes?

[@richardloveday1092]

forget geo thermal...utter waist of time...especially if going off grid: great theory but the juice to pump that shit around the 3 miles of pipe in to the place to heat or worse cool!!! net loss....we even had the pipe given to us and excavated it ourselves. great on white board in Colorado university but sucks in application efficency--oh...and 90%Of Banks will not finance a home ONLY HEATED THAT WAY...total waist of time

[@TheGrover1968]

I've drawn over time to subscribe to your channel. I've been in aviation for 20 or so years as a mechanic and have a lot of varied experience. But, my main experience is in a propeller shop. In the last 5+ years I've become very interested in STOL and bush flying and aircraft. It helped when an owner of an Aviate Husky showed up for a dynamic balance. I ended up subscribing to your channel because 1, you make pretty good videos and 2, you don't challenge fate too much. Lol And could live vicariously through you.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Aljernon! I appreciate the sub and that’s awesome to hear your experience with propellers, they can be like a black magic to us pilots, it’s insane how much a small tweak in a blade design can make such a huge difference in performance

[@adventuretwins3547]

Congratulations! It's so cool that you are actually doing what a lot of people only dream of

[@Tiwow]

That's an ambitious project, I hope it turns out great!

[@richieboy6700]

Good luck to you both. You should this "Trent and Haley's Excellent Adventure".