29 06, 2019

Good fencing

2019-06-29T09:45:04+00:00

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There’s a lot to be admired about a home that has good fencing.

A new home built on a raw piece of land tends to be a little bit out of place until outbuildings and a perhaps a bit of fencing is added. These extras tend to anchor a home to the environment.

Originally posted 2015-12-12 14:54:59.

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29 06, 2019

One year anniversary!

2019-06-29T09:45:02+00:00

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Oh my… one year ago the first posting was made here at Handmade Houses!
And, at the time… no one read it.
Yes, it got zero response… nothing but crickets chirping in the background.
Since then over 1,000 posts have been made and this wonderful community has grown to over 48,000 members!
Wow! Give yourself a pat on the back!
I have a hard time imagining what a gathering of that size would look like, but I do take great comfort knowing that I’m not the only one who dreams of owning the perfect handmade home.
Thank you… each and every one of you… for your support, for your encouragement, your likes, your comments, and your shares.
It means a lot to me.
I spent the first eight months or so sharing the stories and the steps in building some of my favorite projects. And the last few months I’ve been posting photos of houses that inspire me to do better. I hope that you have enjoyed them and have gotten something out of them. There is more to come!
I’ve greatly enjoyed your comments and have learned a lot from you all as well. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve gained a lot of new friends too.
Life is good.
This photo was the most popularly received image of the year, having been viewed by over a half a million people. Unfortunately, this cabin was not built by me… go figure… what’s up with that guys? lol!!! Are you trying to keep me humble or something?
Thanks once again for all your support!
Noah
 

Originally posted 2015-12-11 17:29:39.

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29 06, 2019

Timber frame

2019-06-29T09:44:51+00:00

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Within nearly every old mill you will likely discover a massive timber frame structure.

It takes great strength to withstand the might of a river, the movements of large machinery, and the weight of tons of grains.

A timber frame is up to the task.

And if it works for a mill… just imagine how well it serve you as part of your home.

Originally posted 2015-12-08 17:56:46.

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29 06, 2019

Brick patterns

2019-06-29T09:44:43+00:00

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Here we have a peek inside of one of the outdoor kitchens in Colonial Willamsburg.
Notice the pattern of the brick… not only of the floor… but of the fireplace.
Today we are blessed with a boundless variety of attractive brick, but for some unknown reason very few people bother to choose any other pattern of laying these brick than the monotonous “running bond” pattern that is seen practically everywhere… from brick ranchers to shopping malls.

Originally posted 2015-12-08 14:52:34.

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29 06, 2019

The noise… the noise

2019-06-29T09:44:39+00:00

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I’ve heard it said that if we could find ourselves magically transported back in time that we would find our sense of smell overwhelmed… from the fires, the natural materials, the herbs, the animals (and the deposits they leave behind), and from the people themselves who did not bath frequently.
And that those folks of the past, if transported to our time, would be equally impacted by the constant noise of our world.

Originally posted 2015-12-04 12:27:41.

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29 06, 2019

An A-frame home

2019-06-29T09:44:38+00:00

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Ahhh yes, the A-frame.
There was a time when many friends that I knew dreamed of having an A-frame home.
Myself included.
They were cozy, cute, and easy to build.
The fad seemed to have died off long ago… maybe one day the popularity of these will return.

Originally posted 2015-12-04 12:10:19.

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29 06, 2019

An Inglenook

2019-06-29T09:44:32+00:00

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Now that’s a fireplace!
In fact, some would call this an “inglenook”… a fireplace designed so that a place to sit down near the fire was part of the design.

Originally posted 2015-12-02 22:32:51.

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