In a hole in the ground...
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." ... that's how the famous story begins, and here's where my story starts, too.
Hi, my name's David, and over the next couple of years I'm going to be building my own underground house here in the Japanese countryside, inspired by the fantasy home of Bilbo Baggins in J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Hobbit". Please join me in this DIY adventure and follow along with my progress videos!!
Latest Blogs:
Let's talk building code compliance for the hobbit house (Ep14)
I'm getting ready to submit the final applications to the planning department, but first there are a few issues to sort out to ensure it meets building code compliance and earthquake preparedness.
建築課に申し込む前に、建築基準法を確認しないと！
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Propmaking and a Halloween Party!
It's Halloween season here in Japan, and I host a spooky party for friends and neighbours.... but first, it's time to make some props and special effects!
The sun goes down and the party starts at the 5:00 minute mark!! ...
I'm building this hobbit house for REAL next month! (Ep13)
Let's lift the lid on the new model, and take a look at the interior layout and construction of the domes for this hobbit house project!
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PS. This video was shot a few days before the dome house pieces arrived! ...
Foam dome houses for my HOBBIT HOUSE (Ep12)
The last giant pieces for the foam dome houses arrive, and we take a closer look at how they're constructed. (日本語の字幕もあります)
Original music composed by Jay Underwood (jay.underwood.7577 at gmail.com). ...
Self-shipping 4 giant domes for the hobbit house!
It's time to ship some giant dome houses! We DIY shipped these foam dome parts back home on a rental truck (many, MANY times!), to start the hobbit house project.
(日本語の字幕もあります)
Original music composed by Jay Underwood (jay.underwood.7577 at gm ...
