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For as long as I can remember, one of my dreams has been to build my own home.
In my mind, I could see myself out on this beautiful piece of land with sweat on my brow, dirt on my nose and a hammer in my hand as I pounded nails, laid block, sawed, painted and performed other acts of manual labor to physically create, foot-by-foot and wall-by-wall, my very own self-made home. At one time, back in my really idealistic days, I not only wanted to create my own house, but I wanted to create everything in it—-all the furniture, the rugs, the curtains, a stained glass window here and there. I figured if I was going to dream, I might as well dream big. (See entire article in my blog)
































13 comments so far
DAN
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posted 657 days ago
nice yard
sweet place
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
CharlieM1958
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posted 657 days ago
Looks like a great home.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Scott Bryan
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posted 657 days ago
That is a wonderful idea. I am all for putting as much effort into a home construction/remodel that you can. Putting this type of effort in a house really helps transform your perception of the project from a house to a home. The downside is that it is extremely difficult to do all the work by oneself in that there simply isn’t enough time to do so and there are phases of the construction process that necessitate assistance.
In my opinion it is best to focus on those areas which one is capable of completing and contracting out the rest. Otherwise the job may never get done. The other issue that comes into play is that of building codes. Unfamiliarity with codes can create problematic situations during and after the construction process.
Do a few things well rather than try to complete as many as you can in substandard fashion.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
anthony
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posted 657 days ago
wow
you did i nice job
i like your work that you do
do you have picks of your other things that you make
-- anthony pelton
rikkor
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posted 657 days ago
Great looking house and yard.
Critterman
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posted 657 days ago
A really nice place, and you can live there with the satisfaction that it is built right, unlike those contractors do. I know I’ve found all kinds of craziness in my place, studs in at an angle etc. What a great looking house and setting. Nicely done.
-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA
backyarder1
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posted 657 days ago
Hey, just to stave off some of the negative comments about contractors…...my husband is a contractor. And an excellent one. We built our home owner builder but he oversaw the project.
-- http://www.naturesdetails.net
RobS
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posted 657 days ago
yeah, nice, we need that new “home” site up and running, you could be one of the first posts.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 657 days ago
Very nice home, & I just read your blog which is superb.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Dominic Vanacora
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posted 657 days ago
Love the driveway. I also love your other projects as well. Your a Craftwomen, I like the sound of that.
-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.
john
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posted 655 days ago
Nice looking home , I was a contractor for years and never ever had any dissatisfied customers. It is always much more rewarding to do the work yourself. Great job !!!
-- John in Belgrave ,(Slideshow http://cid-69bce320c6d8b119.spaces.live.com/ (Website) http://www.extremebirdhouse.com
daltxguy
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posted 646 days ago
I think I had the same idea when I was younger. I wanted to move into an empty house and set up my table saw and tools and build all my furniture. I think I’d still be sleeping on the floor – but I do still want to build my own house. So, congratulations for having achieved that. I’m getting there but it may be another year or so before we start in earnest. Land in place, shelter established nearby and training in log home building and adobe brick construction completed. You’ve already achieved it – so what’s next?
-- Steve, New Zealand, www.steveracz.com
woodgrain411
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posted 582 days ago
you go girl , you and your husband did a great job!
-- I love this site !