The days of winter

Rail fence and rustic cabin in winter, Brown County State Park, Indiana

The days of hot chocolate and toasty fires are fading fast.

Originally posted 2016-03-04 13:49:49.

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Get outside! :)

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Here’s to your health!
Studies have shown that blood pressure rates drop when people look at a photo of the outdoors.
Imagine how how healthy it must be to go out there.
And so with that in mind, when you build that next home of yours, make sure and create spaces outside that will lure you from the comforts of the interior.

Originally posted 2016-03-02 14:26:27.

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Why not choose a proven design?

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The classic farmhouse.
Two centuries later, still so fine.
All she is needs is some attention, and a loving family.
I guess the same holds true for all of us.

Originally posted 2016-03-01 14:55:28.

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Tool #12 The toolbox

Once your tools start piling up you are going to need a way to store them for easy transport and access. In comes the first of likely several toolboxes. In this video Noah Bradley encourages you to put the tools you have gathered so far and put them to use and build your first tool box… a custom one made to hold the tools you have.

Originally posted 2016-02-27 21:40:28.

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Tool #11 The toolbelt

Today we offer a few considerations to keep in mind when choosing your toolbelt. A good toolbelt is such a handy and essential piece of equipment when you are trying to take on any project. Get the right one!

 

Originally posted 2016-02-27 21:35:51.

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Tool #10 Chisels

Who doesn’t admire a good chisel?  But which ones are best to have when they are used daily on a construction site? Follow along as Noah shares his tips and recommendations.

Originally posted 2016-02-27 19:42:41.

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Tool #9 The cat’s paw

Sometimes nails need to come out… and without this tool, it’s nearly impossible to do.

Originally posted 2016-02-27 19:38:50.

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Tool #8 Nail punches

Nobody loves mule tracks… at least not on their home’s trimwork. Avoid hammer dent marks on your woodwork… use your punch!

Originally posted 2016-02-27 18:23:50.

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Tool #7 The hammer

 

I would imagine if you were to take a poll and ask which tool people most often thought of when thinking of a carpenter or builder the response would likely be “a hammer”.  Well, for all those waiting for that tool to be discussed the moment has arrived! Follow along in this video as Noah Bradley shares his insights into this wonderful tool.

Originally posted 2016-02-27 18:15:48.

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