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Yes, the Amish brought electricity into my barn... here was the total cost
I did not know Amish electricians existed until April 2024. Here was the total cost to have electric brought from the road into my barn, plus outlets…
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Here's the total cost to insulate my 2,600-square-foot barn center
I had my barn insulated three separate times with spray foam insulation earlier this year. This was the total cost.
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Alexandra Fasulo
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My last second decision to add a barn loft and what it cost me
I decided day-of to go all-in on having a loft added to my barn. Cutting it close with the budget, I knew I wouldn't regret having the Amish add what…
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How an Amish optical illusion in my barn is saving me major money
I didn't realize this past spring that the two-layered door system the Amish installed in my barn would save me money once the winter winds picked up.
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Here's what an Amish chicken coop and run costs
I had an 8 by 12 foot chicken coop with an attached run delivered to my farm this week. Here is everything you need to know about the structure, as well…
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Alexandra Fasulo
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An insider look at my Amish barn dimensions and blueprints
Here's the design process I went through working with an Amish family at the start of 2024 to have my 74 x 36 foot barn center built. Also included…
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Here's what my farm costs me monthly
Breaking down the individual costs I incur as a farm owner and farmland loan holder
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Alexandra Fasulo
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How I found my 6.74 acres of farmland online
Here is my process for shopping agricultural land online before doing a drive-by
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Alexandra Fasulo
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What does a foundation and in-floor radiant heat cost for a barndominium?
Breaking down the costs associated with my 74 by 36 foot concrete foundation and in-floor radiant heating installed by the Amish
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Alexandra Fasulo
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3 things you MUST know before you buy undeveloped land
I purchased 6.74 acres of rural, undeveloped land last year and have weathered dramatic highs and lows since then.
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Alexandra Fasulo
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How I bought 6.74 acres of rural land with a loan.
I am finally disclosing what my land cost, as well as the details of my Farm Credit East loan.
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Alexandra Fasulo
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What does it cost to have a gravel driveway put on your land?
Breaking down my very first investment with the Amish.
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