Every person out there dreams of having a place to call their own. However, while some enjoy living in big houses and even mansions, others opt for simplicity and don’t tend to follow trends. At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter if one lives in the village or the big city, or they own a huge place or a small one, what matters is to feel the coziness, comfort, and warmth only a home brings!

A man named Richard Aiken, 65 is a man of many talents. He dubs himself a ‘hillbilly’ but the truth is that he is far from one. In fact, Richard has two PhDs, he’s a writer with a number of published books under his belt, a mathematician, an opera singer, and a very skillful carpenter. When he combined all his talents, this man created something out of the ordinary, a tiny home that resembles those depicted in a fairy tale.

It all started when Richard’s friend told him about an old cabin in the middle of nowhere that he was trying to sell. Was this a foreshadowing? It was most likely because Richard wished to own a cabin for a longer period of time. He yearned to spend time in peaceful and relaxing nature because it soothed his soul.

Richard stated that he was willing to purchase it. His friend offered it to him for free, but Richard refused and gave his friend $100. The cabin was old, filthy, and in disrepair. The roof was also in poor condition, and it was not a safe place to live. Richard’s wife and children advised him to demolish it and build a new one, but Richard was opposed to the idea. Instead, he found the renovation process to be quite difficult and decided to go for it.

He knew he had the skills to make this happen, and he was correct. Richard transformed the old cabin into a magical place with a lot of hard work. His project did take a long time to complete, but the end result was well worth the wait. To learn more about the renovation process and how Richard’s home now looks, please watch the video below and SHARE it with your family and friends on Facebook.