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THIS GUY STARTED WITH NOTHING. WHAT HE HAD JUST 6 WEEKS LATER MADE ME RIDICULOUSLY JEALOUS.

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When most people imagine their dream home, they probably think of a large, sprawling vacation house that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. When Steve Areen thought about building his dream home, Total: 1.3k all he had to do was find $9,000 and a place to build. He did just that and, in a few weeks, he had a vacation home in the middle of Thailand that could make anyone drool.
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In just 6 weeks, Steve was able to create the home of his dreams. With a Thai friends guidance, his son-in-laws masonry skills and a lot of work, the team made progress quickly.

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Steve was given a place on his friend Hajjar Gibrans mango grove to build his home. The basic structure only cost about $6,000. In Thailand, materials are cheaper, but its
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still mind blowing to know just how little this cost to

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make. The extra details and furnishings of the home brought the cost up another $3,000. Totaling approximately $9,000 for the entire home.

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It took elbow grease and dedication. But it seems so worth it. Not only does this Total: 1.3k dream home look cool, but the low-cost and quick building schedule is amazing.

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Total: 1.3k CEMENT BLOCKS AND CLAY BRICKS WERE USED TO BUILD THE HOME, AS WELL AS SOME NATURAL MATERIALS.

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WHETHER ITS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME OR YOUR NEW FAMILY RESIDENCE, THIS DOME WOULD BE PERFECT.
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THE DOME IS FULL OF WINDOWS AND NATURAL LIGHT, REALLY

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HELPING THE HOUSE BECOME ONE WITH NATURE.

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IMAGINE SPENDING LONG AFTERNOONS SWINGING ON YOUR ROOFTOP HAMMOCK.

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OR GAZING INTO YOUR BACKYARD POND, FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL LILIES.

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ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE, STEVE BUILT STEPS UP TO THE ROOF, YOU CAN CLIMB THE ENTIRE HOUSE ENLIGHTEN SOMEBODY... IF YOUD LIKE TO.
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INSIDE, ALL OF THE ACCENTS ARE NATURAL.

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HIS SHOWER IS THE BIG STONE MOSAIC YOU SEE HERE. 5

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AND THE BATHROOM SINK IS MADE OF NATURAL BAMBOO AND OTHER MATERIALS.

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ITS HARD TO BELIEVE SOMETHING SO CHEAP, RELATIVE TO HOUSING ENLIGHTEN SOMEBODY... PRICES HERE, COULD BE SO GORGEOUS.
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CAN I GO HERE RIGHT NOW?

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Hajjar Gibran, the friend that helped Steve build his dream home, has a dome building company. If youd like to learn more information on the process, check out his websiteand sign up for a workshop.

Steve has traveled all over the world, collecting photos and stories to share. See them here on his online profile.

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AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH OTHERS. THIS DOME HOME IS AMAZING.

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Good thing he isn't in the states. Inspectors would have fined him and have him tear it down under threat of imprisonment because it didn't meet industry standards and local codes. USSA.... Reply Like 32 Follow Post 7 hours ago

Zareen Reiki Athens, Greece creativity at its best!!! Reply Like Leanne Pensini
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Here in Australia it would be ripped down because it won't meet building standards :( It's very beautiful and he is a guy with very good taste :) Reply Like Paul Simmons 3 Follow Post 5 hours ago Top Commenter John Adams class of 70 1 Follow Post 8 hours ago Follow Top Commenter Writer at Writer

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I don't want to live in Thailand. It's cute but no thank you. I'll take the sprawling mansion. Reply Like

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What does he do now? Suppose I had $9,000 and a spot in the middle of Thailand, what is then done as an income for living? Even if living very cheap, it still requires some income. How does one get an income living off the grid and far away? Reply Like Follow Post 5 hours ago David Carter Top Commenter 4 5 hours ago

selling goods. grow veggies/fruits and raise livestock. Barter for what you need.
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he lives on a mango farm.. what do you need to work for when food grows in your front and backyards? working is a nightmare and only a true slave qould say you MUST do it lol.. wake up bro, he lives in thailand - it costs pennies to live rich even if you didnt wanna dump yourself far from the grid. Reply Like View 4 more Dennis Hisel Top Commenter 2 3 hours ago

Forget the over inflated ego of having a mansion. This house is down right beautiful. I would take something artistically pleasing like this before I would a mansion..... Reply Like Follow Post 4 hours ago

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