Roughly a third of American adults don't have any emergency savings, meaning that over 72 million people have no cushion to fall back on if they lose a job or have to deal with another crisis, according to a survey released today by NeighborWorks America, a national non-profit that supports communities.
What would it cost to construct a four stall center aisle horse barn with wash stall, tack/feed room and hayloft on your property? How much time would it take? Contractors who specialize in building horse barns will typically quote you between $70,000 and $90,000 and weeks or even months to get the job done.
A Michigan resident had a 14-foot high 28x40-foot pole barn built, including a concrete floor and three overhead doors, built for about $20,000 (without electrical costs or door openers). Do-it-yourself pole barns without a kit can cut costs significantly, especially if inexpensive or recycled materials are used. The University of Tennessee Extension program posts free plans , and pole barn plans are available from $10-$70, from sites like FamilyHomePlans.com and EasiPlans.com .