29 06, 2019

Living the dream

2019-06-29T09:46:34+00:00

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When we build a handmade home for ourselves we are not only “leaving a legacy” behind. We are also “living a legacy”… now. Be that person.

Originally posted 2016-02-10 15:06:53.

Living the dream2019-06-29T09:46:34+00:00
29 06, 2019

A stone roof

2019-06-29T09:43:15+00:00

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A stone roof… it’s hard for me to wrap my head around the idea that a roof can be built that would last… well… practically forever.

Originally posted 2015-11-05 12:32:08.

A stone roof2019-06-29T09:43:15+00:00
29 06, 2019

Antique log cabin

2019-06-29T09:41:53+00:00

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This little log outbuilding is likely 200 years old.
It probably took the man who built it a few months of his spare time.
He could have gone to Loews and bought a pre-assembled shed. 😉
(That would have been easier… and quicker).
But, he made this choice.
And so, by choosing to build with his hands, he left behind a treasure to descendants, people that he would never know, a charming outbuilding, one that they could use and enjoy.
If he did nothing else during his life, at least he left behind a lasting legacy of his time here on Earth.
The workmanship of the men and women of our past inspire us all today to ponder what we will leave behind for future generations.

Originally posted 2015-10-11 19:16:39.

Antique log cabin2019-06-29T09:41:53+00:00
29 06, 2019

Quality vs Quantity

2019-06-29T09:41:33+00:00

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Oh my.
She is so fine.
When contemplating the design and construction of a home, the first decision to be made is “quality vs quantity”.
The owner of this small stone home chose the highest level of quality. They could have had a vinyl clad home, twice as large as this one, for the same price.
It’s a tough choice to make.
Living small is challenging, while living large is so tempting.
We naturally want both, quality and quantity, but few people have the financial resources for a large home built as well as it can be.
So, is quality worth the cost?

Originally posted 2015-10-04 16:55:45.

Quality vs Quantity2019-06-29T09:41:33+00:00
29 06, 2019

A stone cottage in Autumn

2019-06-29T09:41:18+00:00

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A painting like this speaks for itself.

There is little that I can add to describe the beauty and permanence of a stone cottage.

Originally posted 2015-09-28 14:16:45.

A stone cottage in Autumn2019-06-29T09:41:18+00:00
29 06, 2019

A stone roof

2019-06-29T09:41:16+00:00

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I know… nothing lasts forever.
But what is the life expectancy of a stone roof?
I would think it would certainly be hundreds of years… likely, thousands of years… and perhaps, even longer.
I haven’t heard anything on the evening news about there being a shortage of stone so why is it that this type of roof is so rare?
The average asphalt shingle roof needs to be replaced every 20 years. If a stone roof could last a millennia the occupants of this house over those years could avoid replacing the roof 50 times. (considering inflation I bet the 10th replacement would cost the same as the option of having originally installed a stone roof).
The builder of this home gave a great gift to the future occupants of this home, some of those homeowners may spend their entire lifetimes in this home, but none will ever pay for the cost of a roof replacement.

Originally posted 2015-09-28 13:44:12.

A stone roof2019-06-29T09:41:16+00:00
29 06, 2019

What will your legacy be?

2019-06-29T09:41:06+00:00

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Stone walls.
Stone roof.
Zero maintenance.
And a joy to look at!
What a charmer.
The life expectancy of such a structure (if it can avoid earthquakes and bulldozers)?… certainly hundreds of years… perhaps thousands of years.
What else can a person do during a lifetime that can impact and bless people that far into the future?

Originally posted 2015-09-24 16:18:32.

What will your legacy be?2019-06-29T09:41:06+00:00
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