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29 06, 2019

A Writer’s Cabin

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T11:18:48+00:00

I once had a well known writer ask me to build her “a little primitive shed where I can get away from the main house to collect my thoughts and do a little writing”.

And this is what I built.

And she loved it.

And we all lived happily ever after.

And no, I cannot tell you who she is. lol

One final thought of the day…

I am so thankful that so many unique individuals have come into my life, each wanting me to build them something special to meet their dreams. I’ve built barns, timber frames, silos, log cabins, stone homes, mills, and yes, sheds and outhouses. From two thousand dollars… to two million dollars.

All my projects share a common theme. They were all built to last a century or more, and they were all designed to look “as if they had always been there”.

Thanks to all for coming along.

Originally posted 2015-03-09 15:44:07.

A Writer’s CabinNoah Bradley2019-06-29T11:18:48+00:00

29 06, 2019

Barns and churches

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:09+00:00

For most of this country’s history our largest buildings were our churches and our barns.
Now we have Walmart and Target.

Originally posted 2015-09-25 12:06:08.

Barns and churchesNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:09+00:00

29 06, 2019

Fireplace cooking

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:08+00:00

Any well built masonry fireplace can be used for cooking. All that’s needed is the proper equipment.

There are few things finer than a meal cooked on an open fire.

Originally posted 2015-09-25 12:00:11.

Fireplace cookingNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:08+00:00

29 06, 2019

What will your legacy be?

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:06+00:00

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?Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:06+00:00

29 06, 2019

The charm of a wood cookstove

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:03+00:00

It looks like the rolls are done.
Can you smell them?

Originally posted 2015-09-23 13:53:23.

The charm of a wood cookstoveNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:03+00:00

29 06, 2019

Still proud

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:01+00:00

I can’t help but wonder why this fine home was abandoned.

After many years of decay and neglect, she still stands straight and true.

Originally posted 2015-09-23 13:35:19.

Still proudNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:42:01+00:00

29 06, 2019

We can live with so much less

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:41:58+00:00

Just waiting on a friend.

Originally posted 2015-09-22 21:27:44.

We can live with so much lessNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:41:58+00:00

29 06, 2019

Uplighting

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:41:52+00:00

Uplighting… I use it whenever I can on the houses that I build.
There is no finer lighting than that which is reflected off of old timbers. And it allows the folks inside to fully appreciate the woodwork.
Timber frames, especially barns, are often tricky to light (barns are not known for their bright interiors). Uplighting, installing light fixtures that point upwards is the answer.

Originally posted 2015-09-20 15:05:56.

UplightingNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:41:52+00:00

29 06, 2019