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by gitah 3322 days ago
Wonder why DIY houses aren't a thing anymore? Seems like a good idea.

I think self-assembling DIY house would be a huge game changer.

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Local home builders and government permit issuers have formed a racket mafia around it.

You can only build in/live in homes that are "up to code", which they've written to be compatible with only the types of homes that they build.

In the name of public safety or whatever.

RVs, mobile homes, etc are all illegal to live in in many counties and towns. Local ordinances enforced by crooked small town cops and officials.

If it didn't exist, there would be no real reason to live in an apartment or house. Most people's needs are wayyyyy below that cultural standard.

hopefully I'm not murdered for this post