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

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

From Simple Farmhouse Life by Lisa Bass

February 10, 2026 · 1h 19m · Episode 328

About this episode

Lisa Bass and Ash of Turner Farm discuss the thoughtful process of building an unconventional home, focusing on sustainable choices and personal reflections.

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…

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