Most middle schoolers probably have other things on their minds besides building houses.
But Luke Thill, a 13-year-old from Dubuque, Iowa, is unlike any other middle schooler you’ve seen before.
This talented and proactive boy has crafted his very own little house — in his parent’s backyard.
The project cost him roughly $1,500 USD — and now Luke is living his dream in his little cottage.
Come on in and have a look at what it looks like inside.
I think it’s safe to say that Luke is not like many of his 13-year-old peers. In a time of iPads, smartphones, gadgets, and X-Boxes, this young man decided to keep himself busy in a different and more ‘old-fashioned’ way. As he explains on his YouTube channel, his desire to build a small house grew out of feeling bored last summer.
After some thorough research, Luke had a pretty good idea of how he was going to put his plan into action.
The Process
It took him about a year to get the money and materials he needed to build the house. Luke mowed lawns, started a fund-raiser online, and ran errands for anyone who needed help in the neighborhood to make money.
An electrician Luke was friends with helped him install the electricity in exchange for Luke cleaning his garage out, for instance.
Luke used about 75 percent recycled material, many of which were things left over from his grandma’s house. The front door of the house was a gift from an uncle’s friend.
The 89-square-foot house is 10 feet long and 5 1/2 feet wide, with electricity but no plumbing, so no water or bathroom… yet.
“I liked the minimalism,” he told The Des Moines Register. “And I wanted to have a house without a huge mortgage.”
Luke has made several video clips and posted them online, where he talks about his project as many have grown curious about the little house.
As you can imagine, Luke also received some help from his parents, both financially and with the building itself.
But dad Greg made sure that it would be Luke himself who would pay for most of his project and also build most of it himself.
“It was a chance for a kid to do something more than play video games or sports,” Greg told The Des Moines Register. “It teaches life lessons.”
Teenager’s Dream
The house is in many ways a teenager’s dream, an oasis where you can chill and hang out in. It has a microwave, a TV, and a loft with a bed.
There’s even a barbecue and flowers at the back.
Luke usually does his homework after school at his new house and some nights during the week he gets to sleep there.
Luke already has aspirations to build another house — one that’s a little bigger for when he starts college. He also hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams:
“I want to show kids it’s possible to build at this age,” he says in one of his videos.
You can really see how proud he is about his project below.
Luke’s story is a great example of what a child can achieve with a clear goal, a strong worth ethic, and support from home.
Of her 6children, Angelina Jolie has disinherited five
Celebrating her acting career and philanthropic efforts, Angelina Jolie has been a mainstay in Hollywood for many years. In addition to her notoriety, she is descended from Hollywood aristocracy and has a long family history in the entertainment business.
Angelina has received praise from all around the world for her achievements, but she also inherited a complicated web of personal struggles, cultural pressures, and family relationships.
Angelina Jolie was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 4, 1975. Her parents are the famous actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Actor Jon Voight, her father, is renowned for his performances in iconic films such as “Coming Home” and “Midnight Cowboy.” He has won multiple Academy Awards.
Angelina was introduced to the glamour and glitz of Hollywood at a young age, along with the responsibilities and expectations that accompany being from a well-known celebrity family.
But a stormy personal journey began when her parents divorced when she was still a kid due to their volatile relationship.
With the success of her own career, Angelina Jolie rose to become a global celebrity. She won an Academy Award for her performance in “Girl, Interrupted” and starred in big movies like
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.”
In addition to her career as an actress, she gained recognition for her humanitarian work by joining the UNHCR as a Special Envoy and then as a Goodwill Ambassador.
Her dedication to international causes like as gender equality and refugee rights has solidified her reputation as a socially conscious celebrity whose influence extends well beyond the cinema.
The legacy of Angelina Jolie is more than just her success in Hollywood; it’s a nuanced combination of personal achievements, family history, and an unwavering commitment to improving the world.
According to reports, Angelina Jolie revealed the specifics of her bequest, indicating that she intends to leave her $116 million fortune to her son Maddox, out of her six children.
Angelina Jolie has decided to give her son Maddox her whole fortune as a thank you for supporting her during her divorce from Brad Pitt. Jolie was upset that out of her six children, only one truly assisted her in obtaining a divorce.
Those who know the Jolie/Pitt family well say that Brad is angry with Jolie for treating Maddox like her “Golden Child” and maintaining the other kids out of her money.
Angelina Jolie Is Leaving Her Son Maddox With A Millionaire Jolie finally made the decision to leave Maddox her business out of loyalty, ignoring the other five children.
The informant claimed that Brad was “ready to be tied over Angie’s moves and is in an incredible rage.”It seemed like they had finally reached a divorce settlement. However, he had not anticipated this Maddox circumstance.
Jolie allegedly filed for divorce from Pitt in September 2016 due to her growing dissatisfaction with his parenting style. The information was purportedly released to the public following an unfortunate incident involving Brad, Angie, and Maddox, which led to one of the family’s most contentious celebrity divorces and child custody disputes in recent memory.
Jolie said that Pitt hit Maddox during the argument. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services conducted an inquiry, but no charges were brought. Brad, who is reportedly still quite upset over the whole thing, has reportedly been particularly enraged by Angelina’s refusal to update the record, according to a family member.
The acquaintance said that Brad believes his other children are being treated unfairly and that he will not put up with it.
Angelina Jolie’s decision to leave out Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and the 10-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne infuriated Brad Pitt. Brad believes that giving Maddox complete control is wrong.
The insider claims that Maddox helped his mother through their divorce and that she has since appointed him CEO of her film firm.
Even though he could be her “golden boy,” Brad thinks she should be reminded of her other five children.
If this charge turns out to be accurate, Pitt and Jolie will undoubtedly have bitter arguments for years to come about the welfare of their kids.
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