We are in the process of redeveloping the bungalow above into a new house and garage on a 1/4 acre plot in Herts, UK.
We’ve put this site together to chronicle the build from start to finish. This is so our family in many far-flung parts of the globe can easily keep abreast of developments and also allow other potential self-builders to share in our dream.
Please explore our site. The latest pictures are found in ‘Progress Pictures’.
Not content with spending all our spare time and money building a house we’ve also decide to investigate greening things up a bit by converting our wee van to electric drive! Check out the latest info and pictures on the conversion of the HiJet to electric power on the ‘EV Conversion’ button top left..
What’s New??
03/02/10 -Latest Update:- 2700 miles done and £250 saved.
The two red squares indicate the total surface area that would be required, utilizing solar thermal energy technology, to provide all of the electric power needs for the entire European Union. The larger square would sustain the entire world. (Source:- ‘EVWorld’)
29/08/08 - Wall footings rebared and ready for concrete. Looking North. This will have a brick and concrete block retianing wall on it. Further up it changes to brick and brick, non-retaining...