Some different kinds of construction In the midst of the Hand in Glove build, I have been slightly sidelined by two projects – both unintentional.  Each has resulted in construction of a slightly different variety from what we are undertaking at Hand in Glove. And yet both will always be forever linked in my mind… Read More

We are in the throes of what I would consider the tough part of this build (at least for me): making sure the technical requirements are aligned with the actual construction which is about to hit full throttle. It has made pulling the trigger a little tough at times as I am scared to death… Read More

I have been dreaming of this house for years and now it is finally coming to fruition. I have known I wanted to create a place that would allow us to get away, to casually entertain family and friends, to take on new hobbies (chicken raising, boating, hiking) and indulge in existing ones (home design,… Read More

In returning to Alabama, I have become accustomed to men who believe camouflage anything is a fashion statement, use Bubba as a term of endearment and think macaroni and cheese is a vegetable. I have loved the opportunity to re-acclimate to everything Southern. But it has only been since I have undertaken the “Hand in… Read More

TALLADEGA I went to Talladega a few days ago to perform some due diligence before beginning the “big build.” Did we need a building permit? (surprisingly no). Are there any other restrictions on building? (based on the answer to question #1, less surprisingly no). While I was at the Talladega courthouse, I also wanted to… Read More

LAND HOARDER I have always been an aspiring land hoarder. For as long as I can remember in my adult life, I have longed to own a little piece of “heaven on earth” somewhere amidst green pastures and rolling terrain. When we lived in New Jersey, I envisioned a retreat in the green hills of… Read More