Do-it-yourself construction work on a summer cottage. Country buildings with their own hands. Choosing a building material
They acquire dachas in different ways - they inherit them, buy plots with a house and remake or complete them for themselves, or buy land in an almost open field and begin to develop virgin lands. Just such a process puzzled one of our craftsmen, who decided to join the suburban life. And since the most effective way to save money is to do it yourself, that's exactly what he did, starting small - with a summer house in the country "for the first time."
- Country house 6×6 with a built-in terrace 4×3:
- project;
- foundation;
- water supply;
- box;
- internal work.
Country house 6×6 with a built-in terrace 4×3
Gonzik1
Last year I bought a plot in the field (like a new holiday village). The poles were installed, electricity was brought to the site (it took about two months to complete the paperwork), they put a shield on the pole with a meter, an automatic machine and a socket. This year, having saved up some money, he began construction. I decided to do everything with my own hands, because it's cheaper and more reliable.
Do-it-yourself country house project
The craftsman created the dacha construction project over the winter with his own hands, according to his idea - this is the first module to which he will later add another one, combining both parts into a single structure. With the help of a special program, he made a drawing that made it possible to accurately calculate the required amount of building materials.
Foundation
Since the house is lightweight, using frame technology and on one floor, Gonzik1 gave preference to a columnar foundation of special concrete blocks (20 × 20 × 40 cm). Also, his choice was influenced by the low groundwater level (GWL) in the country and the excellent condition of such foundations under neighboring buildings. Depending on the level, I used one or two blocks per pole - I removed the fertile layer, poured a sand cushion, laid the blocks. The plane was held with the help of a hydraulic level. According to the craftsman, he appreciated this simple tool - it is cheap and the measurement accuracy is excellent. The pillars were covered with roofing material for waterproofing. With the help of relatives, the foundation was ready in three days.
Water supply
There is nowhere to take the central water supply in the field, so the problem of water supply is a personal matter for every summer resident. Our craftsman originally planned to drill a well. Trial drilling at thirty-six meters was unsuccessful - instead of water, dense black clay went. The drillers reported that only an artesian well of about ninety meters would help, voiced a sky-high price. Gonzik1 I got upset, imagining the scale of the problem, and decided to dig a well, as the foreseeable future showed - the right decision. Three days of work, ten rings - a column of water for one and a half rings, is restored in an hour and a half.
Box
The strapping is two-layered - at the bottom there is a board 100 × 50 mm, on top - 100 × 40 mm, impregnated with fire and biological protection, the strapping elements were connected to each other with nails (100 and 120 mm). The strapping was laid on top of the roofing material and fixed to the posts with anchors.
All frame posts were also assembled from a 100 × 40 mm board on nails, the walls were raised right in place using temporary jibs. On the ground they collected only a skate, after raising it to the roof. This stage took another four days.
Next, they mounted rafters, wind boards, pulled the wind protection, over the counter-lattice and crate. As a roofing, our craftsman chose metal tiles.
Gonzik1
I read that no matter which side the sheets are laid on, they are more often laid from left to right. It turned out that no, the tile is laid from right to left, otherwise the next sheet will have to be brought under the previous one, which is extremely inconvenient, especially when installing alone. The weather was not very good, it was drizzling, there was wind, he moved along the roof like a cat, trying to cling to the crate with his feet. All twelve sheets of tiles (115x350 cm) were laid in half a day.
After the tiles, hands reached the ground, because of which the floor logs were not fully laid. Gonzik1 I used a 50x50x4 mm corner, a 40x4 mm metal strip connection, plus a piece of self-supporting insulated wire (SIP).
Next, we covered the entire structure with a protective membrane, installed a door, laid a floorboard on the terrace, and proceeded to sheathing the facade with imitation timber. Cashing was immediately treated with protective impregnation. In the process of work, the craftsman made adjustments to the project - he made a third window, so there will be more light, and the view from the window is attractive.
Internal work
With the end of the holidays, the construction process slowed down as much as possible, since free weekends did not fall every week, but continued. I finished with the floor - rough on OSB logs, on top of a windproof membrane, between the logs of stone wool slabs, crate, and OSB again on it. The finish is linoleum. Also, the house got another window.
He brought electricity into the house, insulated the perimeter with stone wool, on top of a vapor barrier and lining as a cladding.
The finishing process continued according to the same algorithm, contrasting trims on the window openings added decorativeness to the house. All interior walls will be lined with clapboard.
Gonzik1
There are no plans for a stove, a house for seasonal residence - spring, summer, autumn. I plan to hang electric convectors, I have no problems with electricity there, three phases, a new substation, 15 kW per plot.
For all those interested, the craftsman posted the calculation of materials (the entire used board is 6 meters long):
- foundation blocks 200×200×400 mm, 30 pieces;
- board 50x100 mm, 8 pieces (for the bottom layer of the strapping);
- board 40 × 100 mm, 96 pieces - about 8 pieces left;
- board 25 × 10 mm, 128 pieces - about 12 pieces left;
- timber 100 × 100 mm, 3 pieces;
- rail 25×50 mm, 15 pieces;
- timber imitation 18.5 × 146, 100 pieces - about 15 pieces left;
- insulation, stone wool 1200 × 600 × 100 mm, 28 packs (6 boards each) - one pack left;
- windproof membrane 1.6 m wide, 60 m² per roll, 3 rolls;
- vapor barrier 1.6 m wide, 60 m² per roll, 3 rolls - approx. 0.5 roll remaining;
- OSB 3 2500 × 1200 × 9 mm, 15 pieces (rough and finishing floor) - about 1.5 slabs remain;
- metal tile 350 × 115 cm, 12 sheets;
- lining 12.5 × 96 cm, 370 pieces (10 packs) - not the fact that enough, partially used for filing the toilet, and the walls are not finished yet;
- wooden windows 1000×1000 mm, 3 pieces;
- entrance metal door 2050×900 mm, 1 piece;
- protective impregnation for wood, 10 liters - the rest is 3 liters, but the house is covered with only one layer.
Taking into account independent construction and finishing, the estimate turned out to be quite budgetary.
Gonzik1
- Foundation - 2500 rubles.
- Boards on the frame, wind protection, vapor barrier, imitation of timber (exterior finish), lining (interior finish), insulation, etc. - 110,000 rubles.
- Metal tile - 20,000 rubles.
- Door - 13,200 rubles.
- Windows - 4,200 rubles x 3 = 12,600 rubles.
- Forwarding SIP to the house - 3000 rubles (with the cable itself).
- Impregnation - 3600 rubles.
The electrician is still just going to breed around the house, I think I’ll fit in 8-10 thousand. I don’t quote the cost of nails, screws, staples for a stapler, etc., because I don’t remember how much I bought. Total: about 165,000 rubles.
For another short but fruitful vacation, I finished with the electrics, finished the interior lining with clapboard and painting, made a set for the kitchen, completed the terrace. I laid a 100 × 40 mm board on the terrace, took an unplaned one, processed it with an electric planer, then covered it with impregnation in two layers. Over the past winter, everything is in place, nothing has led, it has not dried up and is not warped. The craftsman plans to finish building the second block, but this test of the pen is up to the mark - an excellent cottage for a family vacation.
Having got out of the stuffy tightness of a city apartment, a novice summer resident seeks to turn his land allotment into a cozy corner.
A pleasant confusion reigns in his head from the variety of plans. Hands are ready to move mountains, and the next vacation is already scheduled in advance by hours and minutes.
However, despite the constant time trouble, one should not rush into arranging the dacha. A well-thought-out plan must underlie future transformations.
It is necessary to indicate the location of each building in it, while not forgetting to check with the existing norms and rules for building summer cottages.
When deciding what to build on a summer cottage, we will follow the Russian proverb that says that "you need to dance from the stove." In the appendix to the land plot, such a “stove” is a residential building. He is given the main place in the future master plan.
All distances between buildings in the country are clear, based on common sense. Having read them in detail and thoughtfully, you will protect yourself from serious mistakes and border problems with your neighbors.
Obviously, there should be some kind of “sanitary zone” (10-15 measures) between the outbuildings and the house, which will save you from noise, dust and odors. In addition, placing a recreation area (gazebos, barbecue area or pond) next to the poultry house cannot be called a rational solution either.
With proper zoning on a standard 6 acres, you can place all the necessary facilities without feeling crowded. Do not forget that according to current regulations, the total area of dacha development should not exceed 30% of the total area of \u200b\u200bthe site.
In addition to durability and comfort, all buildings in the country should meet the canons of aesthetics and organically fit into the landscape. Therefore, it is not recommended to build them from different materials. For example, if your house is built of brick or timber, then it is better to build a bathhouse from the same materials. If the roof of the dwelling is made of metal tiles, then it would not be very appropriate to cover the bathhouse with straw or reeds.
“Live yourself and do not interfere with others” - this important principle should be taken into account when planning the improvement of the dacha. Therefore, add to your plan in advance between buildings, and do not block your neighbors with fences that are impenetrable to sunlight.
What buildings are needed in the suburban area?
After the country house, the second most important object is the utility block. This is a multifunctional building that can accommodate a poultry house and a workshop, a pantry, a toilet, a shower and a woodshed.
It is irrational to combine a utility block and a garage, since it is better to park a car closer to home, and it is more profitable to build utility rooms away from housing.
Hozblok
If you are not friends with the tool and do not understand construction, you can purchase a ready-made container hozblok. It contains a minimum set of premises for the daily needs of a summer resident.
If assembling a wooden frame is not a problem for you, then you will master it in one week. After installing the supporting frame, wall cladding with siding or board, it remains to insulate the building (ecowool or mineral wool).
You can build a hozblok of brick or foam concrete. It will be more durable than wood, but it will take more time and effort to build.
Very often, the competent location of buildings on the site requires not only strict adherence to norms, but also rational thinking. For example, some summer residents build a hozblok so that it has a well inside. So they protect the surface pump from freezing and at the same time block children's access to an open source of water.
We should not forget that outbuildings are an ideal place for placing engineering equipment. Here it is securely hidden from theft and does not disturb with its noise.
In addition to outbuildings, the placement of buildings on the land involves the construction of gazebos, baths, greenhouses, barbecue and playgrounds.
Bath
There are dozens of design options for this structure. Only the basic requirements for a country bath remain unchanged: a well-insulated floor, walls and ceiling, effective ventilation and maximum protection of structures from moisture.
The construction of a bath should not be taken lightly. In this case, you will not get the desired temperature and high-quality steam, but on the other hand, you will regularly repair the rotten lining of the washing and steam rooms. In a wooden bath, it is necessary to correctly carry out electrical wiring in order to eliminate the risk of overload and fire.
Alcove
Outdoor recreation - that's why we appreciate the suburban area so highly. You can, of course, put garden furniture right on the grass and have a snack in the open air. However, it is incomparably more pleasant to gather the whole family at the dinner table in a beautiful gazebo that will shelter from wind and rain.
The gazebo is a simple and inexpensive structure. Several support posts, a couple of sheets of slate or OSB for the roof, a light protective screen from clapboard or boards along the contour. Here is the minimum required set of material and structures.
For construction it is possible. He will give the gazebo an original oval shape and protect the backs of the people present in it from blowing.
The gazebo is very often combined with a barbecue or barbecue area, getting a comfortable summer kitchen and a comfortable seating area under one roof.
Summer shower
If you can wait with the hozblok, then it is impossible to do without a summer shower in a summer cottage. By placing a 200-liter barrel on racks and surrounding it with a picturesque building made of planed boards, you can splash around in warm water every day.
Fans of ready-made solutions are offered shower enclosures made of polycarbonate with a flat tank, the assembly of which takes a matter of hours.
Country exotic - swimming pool
The landscaping of the dacha usually ends with a decorative pond. However, on 6 acres it is possible to place a larger structure - a swimming pool. It can be built near the gazebo, supplementing and expanding the existing recreation area. The layout of the bathing pond with a bath is also quite justified. In this case, a whole complex for summer water procedures will appear on the site.
In addition to pleasant relaxation and fun entertainment, the pool humidifies the air in the area, relieving it of excessive dryness, and serves as a source of heated water for watering plants. The optimal dimensions of the country pool are in the range from 4 to 6 meters with a variable depth of the bowl from 0.5 to 1.4 meters.
Modern technologies for the construction of a bathing pond are based on two options: a film shell laid on the ground, and a monolithic concrete bowl. To maintain purity and eliminate blooming, water must be periodically passed through a filter unit. To protect against dust and leaves, the pool can be covered with a light polycarbonate canopy.
You can avoid unnecessary worries and costs for the construction of a country reservoir by buying from a durable polymer film. After summer use, it is dismantled for the winter and stored in a barn for storage.
When choosing the optimal distance from the building (house, bathhouse, gazebo) to the pool, you need to take into account the size of the paths, lawns, flower trellises that will be between them.
Toilet and shower
It makes no sense to single out the toilet as a separate building if you do not want to become the object of neighbor jokes. It is best to connect it to the shower by building light wood or brick walls under a shed roof that will hold a hot water tank.
If there is no running water in the country house, then the toilet is built according to the “backlash closet” system, placing a cesspool under it. In addition, it is very practical to use a standard dry toilet block or a peat toilet.
Smokehouse - country "startup"
Anyone who wants to master the skill of smoking and please loved ones with fragrant salmon should take care of building a special stove. With small volumes of smoking, it can be placed directly in the attic, cutting into the existing chimney of the heating stove.
If we are talking about the semi-commercial use of the smokehouse, then a separate place will have to be allocated for it. This must be done in such a way that the distance between residential buildings and the smoking area is large enough (10-15 meters) and covered with green spaces. In this case, the smoke will not disturb the neighbors and your household.
Garage
It is very difficult to imagine a modern summer resident without a personal car. However, one can argue about the advisability of building a capital shelter for a car. A garage in the country is needed only in two cases: if you are wintering in a country house, as well as in a difficult crime situation in the array. In this case, protecting the car with a roof and walls is a must.
In the summer, it is best to park your car under a light polycarbonate or slate canopy. By the way, it is this method of storage that is recognized as optimal in terms of protecting the body from corrosion.
Garages in dachas today are built not only from red brick, but also from lightweight aerated concrete blocks and wooden beams. A good option is a prefabricated garage made of light steel panels. At the same time, do not forget to warm it well from the inside so that in summer it does not turn into an oven, and in winter into a refrigerator.
If the country house has not yet been built, then a great option would be to place a garage in the basement.
Plan the dimensions of the garage no less than 6 by 3 meters. In this case, you will have enough space to accommodate a country workshop.
Greenhouses and greenhouses
These facilities are necessary for everyone who is seriously engaged in floriculture and cultivation of early vegetables.
A durable greenhouse will provide the family with vitamin products during its spring deficiency, and seedlings and flowers can always be profitably sold on the market.
Sheds and woodsheds
Even the most negligent owner is unlikely to store garden tools in the house. Therefore, in the summer cottage you need to build a barn. In it, you can not only fold agricultural tools, but also store hay and animal feed.
The country barn should not be too big. The size is 3 x 4 meters in plan with a gable roof, under which an attic will fit - that's all that is needed for the rational storage of household items.
You can do it right in the barn, or you can attach it to it, covering it with a canopy.
The optimal design scheme of the shed and the firewood shed is a wooden frame. It requires a minimum of material, and with good insulation, it allows you to use a barn for keeping pets (rabbits, chickens, quails or nutrias).
Buildings for animals
Keeping horses, cows or pigs in the country is not an option for a small plot of land. The current sanitary standards strictly regulate the total number of animals that can be kept in a summer cottage.
For example, the number of chickens should not exceed 40 pieces, and rabbits - no more than 20 heads. Moreover, it is not allowed to keep two of these breeds of animals at the same time. Otherwise, according to the law, you will have to re-register the cottage as a farm. Given the limited area of the site, this is unrealistic.
There are no special problems with rabbits and quails. These are aviary animals, so they will be quite comfortable in special cages with centralized feeding and manure removal. For chickens, you will have to make not only a dry and warm barn with perches and places for laying eggs, but also take care of a spacious range.
Summer cottages are designed to make the life of summer residents as comfortable as possible. These include a country toilet, sheds, greenhouses, and even if you have a vehicle.
It is not enough to have a small house on the site where you can spend the night. Without the rest of the buildings, life in the country will become uncomfortable, and the time spent on country work will not bear fruit.
Each summer resident himself determines which set of buildings he needs in the country. It all depends not only on personal desires, but also on needs. For example, if the purpose of your stay in the country is to grow vegetables, then you can’t do without a shed for gardening and gardening tools, a greenhouse, a vegetable store.
If your dacha is not equipped and does not have water supply and sewerage, then you need an outdoor toilet and an outdoor shower. Not bad in this case also to get a bath.
It is also possible that you want to not only grow vegetables in your country house, but also keep pets. For chickens in this case, you need a properly equipped chicken coop, for larger animals - stables and a fenced area for walking.
Buildings such as a swimming pool, a greenhouse, a summer kitchen and a terrace on a summer cottage are not vital, but they will add aesthetic beauty to your site and surprise guests.
Anyway, here is just an incomplete list of buildings that you may need:
- bath and summer shower;
- sheds for storing garden tools;
- chicken coop and other stables;
- outdoor toilet;
- garage;
- greenhouses and conservatories;
- summer kitchen and veranda.
All of the listed country buildings can be built with your own hands, using detailed instructions and advice from experienced craftsmen.
Do-it-yourself buildings on a summer cottage
It is necessary to prioritize, and start construction with those facilities that are needed in the first place. Decor and entertainment can always be done later.
Essential buildings include a toilet and a place where you can wash after a hot summer day.
A toilet for a summer residence can be the most common - wooden. If you do not plan to be on the site during the cold season, such a building does not even have to be insulated.
To build a toilet, you must first dig a cesspool. Here you can use the services of heavy equipment, so as not to waste time on manual digging. A hole of sufficient depth with the help of an excavator can be dug in just an hour.
After that, the pit is strengthened so that the walls do not collapse and a wooden structure is placed on top of it. You can sheathe the toilet with insulation to feel more comfortable.
In autumn, a septic tank is poured into the cesspool of the toilet, and it is better to close the toilet itself until the next summer season.
You can build in order not to store garden and garden tools in a country house. There is also a fairly simple wooden frame. However, in the case of a barn, it is important to plan the construction of the roof well.
This is important, since in winter the roof may not withstand the pressure of snow and fail. In autumn, water should not get inside the building, so as not to spoil the equipment and supplies.
The organization of a summer shower is a rather creative process. Here the fantasy of summer residents knows no bounds. Some summer residents, not wanting to mess with the water heating system, do it simply.
A metal barrel is installed on the roof of the extension, where water is poured. A hose with a distributor is stretched from the barrel, which serves as a shower.
The water in the barrel installed at the top is heated by the sun to a comfortable temperature for washing. It is enough from time to time to add fresh water to the barrel to replace the used one.
Such a shower has a significant disadvantage: in bad weather, when it rains, the water in the barrel will not heat up, remaining cold. Then you can wash only if the sun comes out from behind the clouds. 
Therefore, if you want to have a constant opportunity to wash yourself, it is better to bring hot water to the barrel or build a bathhouse.
A bath in the country is not only a place where you can wash yourself, but also a great place for relaxation for the whole family and your guests. It is better to abandon the idea of building an elementary bath “in a black way”.
Such technology is not even the last, but the century before last. Washing here will not give you any pleasure. If we are to build a bathhouse, up to a full-fledged steam room and a place to relax.
Even if such a bath will cost you more, it will bring incomparably more pleasure.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the buildings that serve the main dacha business - gardening. You need it if you want to harvest a large crop.
A material such as polycarbonate will make the greenhouse light, but warm and light enough. In general, when choosing materials for the construction of summer cottages, you should pay attention to modern materials, and not to what is cheaper.
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A suburban area is not only land with a garden and plantings. Many city dwellers come there for a good rest, so you need to have a house on the site. Not all summer residents have the opportunity to build a comfortable house on six acres. Many people get out of this situation by choosing the option of building an economy class house.
Inexperienced and novice summer residents are faced with the question of choosing cheap materials for construction. Below are examples of inexpensive and cozy country houses with visual photos.
Where to start building
Any construction begins with a plan on paper. The house outside the city is not intended for year-round use, but for the sake of comfort it requires familiarization with a typical project.
Among the projects of country houses in the lead with an attic or attic. This option allows you to abandon the construction on the site of the outbuildings. All inventory and working tools are stored in the attic. In addition to such a house, you can attach a veranda or terrace that acts as a dining room.
Strip foundation requires more time and cost. The positive side of it is that it allows you to use the room under the floor as a basement.
The next stage of preparation is the material of the "box" of the future building. There are several types of inexpensive and reliable building materials:
Frame-panel structures
The frame is mounted with a beam and sheathed with wooden boards of fiberboard or chipboard. Expanded polystyrene, glass wool or polystyrene are used as insulation. The result is a house with minimal costs, which can be operated all year round.
The house from a bar differs in the durability. Construction work will cost more. When using cheap timber, there is a chance of encountering the problem of shrinkage of the building. As a result, cracks and gaps appear. The log house will also have to be insulated.
A clay house is the cheapest and easiest construction option. Building materials are right under your feet. The construction technique is similar to clay modeling.
The downside is the building process that is too long in time. It will take several seasons to build a clay dwelling.
The trailer is common among newcomers to summer residents. The best option for living in the summer or during the construction of a comfortable home.
Construction of a frame structure
Frame construction belongs to the category of low-budget. It is not difficult to build a country house with your own hands without the help of specialists. If all the necessary materials are ready, the period of work will last several weeks.
To build a house you will need:
- bars for the frame;
- self-tapping screws and corners;
- wooden boards chipboard or fiberboard;
- insulation;
- piles for the foundation.
Stages of building a frame house
At the marked places, piles are driven in the corners. Mount concrete or brick supports under the joints of the walls. Then they cover them with waterproofing material and tie them with a channel.
A lattice of bars is laid around the entire perimeter. Wooden logs are placed on top of it at a distance of 50-60 cm from each other. All parts are fixed with corners and self-tapping screws.
Next, vertical racks are mounted, firmly resting on the bar grate. The finished frame is tied and attic logs are placed on top of it. Next comes the work on sheathing the frame with wooden slabs. At this stage, holes are left for windows and doors.
Now you need to decide on the choice of roof for a country house. Most summer residents choose gable and shed roofs. As an economy, the second option deserves more attention. When building a roof, do not forget about the vapor barrier. The roof will be inexpensive sheets of corrugated board or ondulin.
Facing the outside is done using siding. Before this, the outer walls are insulated with special materials. Instead of plastic windows, ordinary wooden ones without double-glazed windows are installed. This approach will significantly reduce the cost of construction.
With the help of simple and simple tips, a country house will be ready for use in less than a month. Those who do not have enough time for construction can contact a construction company, where they will offer to build a house for a turnkey summer house at an affordable price.
A few words about the interior
No matter how the house looks from the outside, inside the country house must meet all the requirements of our time. Gone are the days when a cottage in the country was used for cooking and lodging for the night.
Rest in the country - first of all, comfort and organization inside the house. There are many budget ways to satisfy the most desirable interior solutions.
Country - rustic style in the interior. Here you can not do without cabinets and shelves, curtained with curtains with embroidery. Crocheted napkins, tablecloths and rugs from old clothes will look good.
I love when everything is in order. My husband constantly makes fun of me: give you free rein, and you will probably line up the flowers in a row. I won’t build it, I answer - the chaotic order in the garden and flower beds is more to my liking. But all this “chaotic” is the fruit of careful and scrupulous work. The result is very beautiful. are adjacent to, the decorative one is surrounded by pretty stonework, and the nondescript barn wall is decorated with. But in the house and in outbuildings, I always try to maintain order. Not "chaotic", but normal))
A rationally organized life eliminates a lot of problems and contributes to a pleasant pastime. The soul is calmer when they “live” in their shed, the shower room is nearby, and the country house is able to accommodate all guests.
Even on a plot of a small area, you can comfortably accommodate if you arrange the outbuildings “wisely” and keep them in order. Let's look at what types of ancillary buildings are really needed, and how to make the best use of them.
Country house for the benefit of the economy
Undoubtedly, the main summer cottage is where you can hide from the weather, receive guests and enjoy your vacation. Of course, it does not apply to outbuildings, but it can also perform one or two useful working functions. For example, I have a shed attached to my country house on one side, where firewood is stored. Under the porch there is a mini-pantry for dry fertilizers and other gardening attributes. And in the attic are stored all sorts of "differences" that are needed from time to time: hanging swings, a children's bicycle, an inflatable pool and so on.
The design of outbuildings in the country should begin at the stage of developing a project for a suburban area. Here it is important to think over everything as carefully as possible: where the woodcutter will be, if you have stove heating, how best to locate the shed, and where to equip the summer shower and toilet. I will list the main types of outbuildings, and you will think about what you already have and what is missing.
In the season of harvesting vegetables and fruits, the summer kitchen is perhaps even more significant than the country house itself. Here we work like bees, providing ourselves with canned and pickled goodies for the whole year.
The principle of building a summer kitchen is not much different from the principles of building a country house, except that the requirements for and not so high. The roof of the summer kitchen is usually made flat with a slight slope to ensure rainwater runoff. And window openings are built wide, sometimes - the entire wall, providing a good overview of the territory and the entrance to the house.
It is not bad to bring to the summer kitchen and equip it with a drain. After all, you are there to cook, sterilize, feed the household, and you can’t apply buckets of water. In addition, it is very important to beautifully equip the kitchen - in a cozy atmosphere and it is pleasant to cook. Food cooked "with soul" is always tastier than food cooked through force. Probably every hostess knows about it.
In order to maintain the level of urban comfort in the country kitchen, install an instantaneous water heater, and you will always have hot water. You can choose this household device in our market, which unites large online stores. Selection.
Barn in the country
Do not regret on your site a place for a barn, even if not very large. It is very convenient for storing garden tools, building materials and other country "utilities". Yes, and when harvesting, it will help you out, because you can temporarily store vegetables and fruits there. It is better to hide the shed from the eyes in the depths of the garden, arranging it so that it can be quickly reached both from the house and from the garden.
And it's easy to build:
- mark the area under the barn;
- remove the top layer of earth by 50 cm, fill the hole with gravel and sand by 20 cm, lay crushed stone by 15 cm on top;
- then concrete the foundation, having previously dug in and strengthened 4 pillars of thick timber at the corners;
- when the foundation hardens, sheathe the barn with boards and lay the roof.
If you love crafting or building with your own hands, you will need a workshop where you can conveniently set up a workbench with a vise, a woodworking machine, a stationary circular saw, or other equipment needed for construction and finishing work.
All the necessary tools are stacked on the work racks. Many summer residents have their workshop at the garage or even in the barn, but you must admit that it is much more convenient to allocate a separate room for it if you regularly build, repair or make something. Regular users of our site shared their experience in arranging a workshop, led.
Toilet in the country
Well, if the country house is equipped with a central water supply, a drain system, then the toilet can be equipped indoors. What if there is no water or sanitation? Then it will have to be built near the house.
My husband and I did this: we agreed with an excavator, ordered a cesspool 6 m deep and laid it out from the inside with old tires from ZIL. It turned out a homemade rubber "pipe" of tires. And since the soil in our country house is sandy, our toilet for 3 years of summer operation has never required cleaning, although we also have a drain from the summer shower there.
"Roaming" toilet
And our neighbors in the country made it even easier. We laughingly call their toilet "wandering". They agreed with visiting workers, and they dug a hole only 3 m deep for a small fee. They also made a wooden toilet, making it portable.
Every two years, my neighbors move the toilet to another place, and the pit is closed with a strong lid. A year later, they cover it with earth and plant a fruit tree. Their fruits, I tell you, ripen wonderful! None of us (neighbors in the country) have such.
As long as I live in the world, I never cease to be amazed at the ingenuity of our summer residents. This is how the toilet in the country can be used for household needs. Rather, its contents are used as fertilizer)) Echoing this idea, our regular reader shares her experience in arranging a “secluded place” in the article.
Another solution is to buy a dry closet. The industry offers a wide range of modern convenient devices: peat and liquid, portable and stationary, requiring a supply of water, electricity and doing without them.
On our website there is a detailed review of dry closets in the publication, so that anyone can choose this convenient thing for themselves in accordance with their capabilities. And you can choose a specific model in our market, which unites large online stores. Selection.
Garbage area
Waste disposal in the country sometimes develops into a huge problem, so it is necessary to organize this process as comfortably as possible. The best option is to arrange a special place where the garbage containers will be located. Well, if it is a large enough concreted area where you can place tanks for different types of waste. Considering that you don’t want to see the garbage, such sites are fenced and decorated.Convenient when garden bins and trash cans tilt freely and are easy to empty. You can make removable inner boxes to make your life easier and subsequently not be tormented by the question: how can I get all this garbage?
You can buy garbage containers, or you can make your own hands from the remnants of building material: boards, plywood, beams, and the like. In some areas, there are such beautiful garbage cans that you can’t immediately guess about their trivial purpose. The article will help you to see more clearly how to solve the "garbage" issue.
It is no secret that convenience and comfort depend on how rationally we are able to organize our life. Thoughtful and neatly arranged outbuildings in the country are necessary to provide us with a minimum of worries and a maximum of comfortable rest.
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