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Custom Build Finishes: Roof, Window, and Door Ideas on a Budget
The Roofline & The View With the framing finished and the roof sheathed in plywood, our house finally feels like a structure. Next up was the metal roofing! We chose a crisp, classic black metal roof, and I honestly can’t wait to see the contrast against the exterior. It’s going to give the house such…
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Taking Shape: The Framing Phase of Our Forever Barndo
The Transformation There is a specific kind of magic that happens on a building site. One day, you’re staring at a flat slab of concrete, and the next, your home is literally rising out of the ground! Once our concrete foundation finally finished its curing process, the real excitement began. The trucks rolled in with…
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The Foundation of Our Forever Home: Grading and Concrete
We’ve moved past the initial clearing and tree work, and things are really starting to look like a construction site now! After we got the land cleared and the house location marked out with stakes, it was time for the heavy machinery to move in. One thing I’ve been so glad for is that The…
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Dreaming Big in the Country: Our Barndo Build Journey
For years, we’ve been tucked away in our tiny home, dreaming and planning for the day we’d finally break ground on a more permanent space right here on our land. We’ve poured over house plans, saving bits and pieces of designs that caught our eye, knowing all the while we wanted to build something that…
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Getting Our Hands Dirty: The Real Work Behind the Build
We’ve talked about the dream, but let’s be real—building a house isn’t all glossy Pinterest photos and choosing paint colors. It’s a lot of grit, sweat, and hard work to get from a plot of land to a finished home. Before we could even think about laying a foundation, we had to clear the way.…
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From Tiny Living to Dream Hosting: Why the Scullery Won the Build
Living in our tiny home for the past five years has been a blessing for my husband, Larry, and me. However, as our five adult children have married and started families of their own, we quickly outgrew our space. This led us to build our dream home—a transition that also allows us to move my…
