Homesite

Site

Look for site and distance from nearest trail or road. Cost of entry from road to pad infront of home/cottage.

Water

Consider drilled well or pulling from lake.

Septic

Look into compost toilets or installing septic tank to field or bed. Look at grade to promote drainage away from well or water source.

Energy

Whole house generator wiring and wind, solar tie in. Battery bank. Large propane tank, distance from home and ease of refilling.

Food Source

Seasonal food sources. Plant fruit or berrie trees. Non edible fish can be used to create protein source for chickens.

Heating / Cooling

Optimize design of home, angle it faces and location of windows. Wood burning stove or outdoor furnace.