9 Hobbit Homes Worthy of Middle-earth

A DIY Earthbag Dome featured by the National Association of REALTORS
A DIY Earthbag Dome featured by the National Association of REALTORS

“We’re not sure if J.R.R. Tolkien inspired all 9 of these abodes, but we do believe they’re all Middle-earth worthy. From sod-covered cottages to a snazzy woodland pad, all these fanciful spaces would make a hobbit feel at home. FYI, Bilbo Baggins will return to the silver screen in, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” on Dec. 14.

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Hand-built Stone Houses

Old stone house in the Ozarks
Old stone house in the Ozarks

I love old stone houses. Old stone houses like in these photos can be found in older, quiet neighborhoods from a bygone era. Many of them were owner-built or built by small companies. Most are fairly small, well made and built to last. Many stone houses last for hundreds of years. Every stone is unique, as the stones naturally vary in color, size and texture. The end result is often very beautiful.

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Tiny Texas Houses: Monthly House Spotlight

“In this video Brad Kittel reviews the houses and projects under way at Tiny Texas Houses during the month of August. For more information or to get involved please visit Tiny Texas Houses.com and Pure Salvage Living.com.” “The whole place is 99% pure salvaged.”

Pocket Gardens

Pocket garden with custom trellis
Pocket garden with custom trellis

Pocket gardens occupy tiny spaces in your yard – the type of places most people would frequently overlook. Pocket gardens go in gaps between pavers, small planters, unused borders, and other nooks and crannies. They break up monotonous spaces by softening the environment with a touch of color and texture.

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