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Continue reading →: Get your hands dirtyFor many years, Tim has enjoyed gardening. With his hands in the dirt his mind clears, the chaos of his day disappears, and he experiences a quiet tranquility. In our family we call that state of mind “brain empty.” I have never achieved “brain empty”, but I do keep trying.…
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Continue reading →: In the blink of an eye
You never know when one moment, one misstep, can change your life forever …
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Continue reading →: Home OfficeOur latest project was pretty quick. From planning, to buying the boards, to finishing with decor, the accent wall only took a week and a half.
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Continue reading →: The Screened PorchFrom vision to completion, this porch has been a dream come true.
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Continue reading →: Are We There Yet? Part 2Spring and summer of 2024 were unbelievably busy as we continued doing projects and working with subs.
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Continue reading →: Are we there yet? Part 1This is what happens when a husband and wife run out of time and patience and decide to finish a house themselves.
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Continue reading →: The Butler’s PantryWhen building with your spouse, sometimes you just have to learn to trust the process.
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Continue reading →: Pawpaw KenneyMy grandparents lived across Alabama Highway 51 from us. In those days a very young boy could take off on foot or on bicycle, cross the busy highway, and walk in unannounced to a kitchen that smelled like biscuits, gravy, and home away from home.
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Continue reading →: Not the grilled cheese of your childhoodWhen I was growing up, a grilled cheese was a gooey treat made from Sunbeam white bread and Kraft singles. This is not that.
Welcome to our little work-in-progress in the country. As we work to put the finishing touches on our barndominium, we’ll be talking about family, food, faith, and our efforts to live a slower, more intentional life.
Maple Ridge Barndo 