Simple Farmhouse Life

328. House Build Reflections: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What We’d Change | Ash of Turner Farm

10 Feb 2026

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Building a home is an opportunity to slow down and make thoughtful choices that will shape your family’s everyday life for years to come. In this conversation, I’m joined by Ash of Turner Farm to talk through what it really looks like to build an unconventional home in a world of cookie cutter houses. We discuss choosing a smaller footprint, sourcing reclaimed materials, navigating healthy home considerations, and making peace with tradeoffs along the way. This episode offers perspective for anyone building, renovating, or dreaming of a home that feels like YOU. In this episode, we cover: How Ash’s custom house build unfolded slowly over many years and why patience was the key in achieving her ideal vision Choosing a smaller home footprint to prioritize materials, craftsmanship, and long-term livability What sourcing reclaimed and salvaged materials really looks like in terms of time, cost, and flexibility Why self-contracting and hands-on involvement are often necessary for non-traditional builds The realities of building with wood, including movement, drying time, and embracing imperfection Weighing “healthy home” ideals against climate, budget, and everyday comfort Structural choices that support airflow, moisture control, and long-term durability Where antique or vintage-inspired elements work well — and where they create complications How simpler rooflines and layouts can prevent future moisture and maintenance issues Decisions Ash would repeat, and ones she’d rethink, when it comes to spending and saving The importance of trusting your vision and advocating for it throughout the build Accepting the inevitable “later list” and letting the home evolve over time View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Explore EMF Solutions products designed to manage and harmonize electromagnetic frequencies in your home Check out the Sertado Copper Water Filtration System Shop BlockBlueLight for low-blue light bulbs that protect your circadian rhythm Explore Ash’s sourdough classes Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Ash of Turner Farm | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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Simple Farmhouse Life

328. House Build Reflections: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What We’d Change | Ash of Turner Farm

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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