Why I Decided To Build My Own Home In Nova Scotia
By Graham Mann | Published: 4/8/2024
An introduction to the blog, what inspired me to build my own house, and what you can expect from the blog.
Why I Decided to Build My Own Home in Nova Scotia The Dream of Self-Built Shelter For a long time I've wanted to build my own house. It's one of those things that just feels deeply human \- creating a space that's truly your own. I've been inspired by writers like Michael Pollan in "Building a Room of My Own" and Thoreau in "Walden," with their stories of cabins in the woods built by hand. Having your own place isn't just about having shelter \- it's about freedom, security, and making a space that really feels like you. From Dream to Decision Despite growing up doing some tinkering, and studying engineering, I never actually learned how to build a house. It seems like the kind of basic skill they should teach in school, like financial literacy and how to do your taxes. I've always wanted to learn. This idea really started taking shape during early COVID. Like a lot of people, I found myself thinking hard about what I actually wanted my life to look like, and spending more time in Nova...
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