You've stumbled upon the introductory post of the Prairie Rim Home blog. Think of this as a Midwestern "This Old House." Our primary theme for the first year or two will be building a new custom home on a small acreage, as well as fixing up our current 120-year-old urban home prior to selling it. I come from a long line of handy-folk, and have gotten pretty good at swinging a hammer over the years.