Introducing the Problem Set

I'm living in an area in Washington State with 20 inches of rain a year and temperatures that range from 100+F to -30F. I need to build my self a house so I can stop living in other peoples homes. Since I'm unemployed right now and the Economy is making a great flushing sound, I'm going to have to do this on a tight budget. At least I have some land. I think I know how to do this. I have a plan, let's see how it goes.