Holes for the 30 footings were drilled to a depth of 4′.  A 12″ bit was used, mounted to the back of a small tractor.  Work began in the afternoon and continued until about 9 PM, quickly earning my popularity with the neighbors

I selected two adjoining residential lots situated on a corner.  The lots are small enough that I will be able to maintain on my own, but roomy enough so that I can eventually add a stained glass studio, small gardens, carport, outdoor living areas, gold fish pond, etc. – without feeling clostrophobic or crowded by neighbors. 

An old frame home once stood on the property.  According to neighbors, it was demolished over than 10 years ago; therefore, the lot was somewhat level, and already had water and sewer taps. 

The lot measures 100′ wide x 150′ deep.  Here’s a photo of the lot after it was scraped with a small tractor (from September 2010). Rebar pins visible marking the 30 pier locations: