Thomas Graham removes a nail from a board while in the process of building a family home (Picture: AP)

A Texan blind man has taken on the incredible task of building a house for himself from scratch.

In attempt to recreate his childhood home, Thomas Graham began his operation in April after years of creating smaller items such as cabinets.

Graham, who is a resident of Bullard, 100miles south-east of Dallas, said that he had the desire to carry out such a project since his teenage years and ‘just decided one day, you know, it’s time for me to build that house’.

Having inspired thousands around the world with his story, Graham’s tale also galvanised his local community into wanting to help him – with contractors, electricians and builders turning up on his doorstep to offer their services.




His wife Evonne makes sure that he stays unhurt through the process, handing him his tools and supervising his work.

Graham, who has been blind since he was 18 years old, hopes to complete a three-bedroom house.

Thomas Graham, left, and James Byrd, right, chuckle while at work (Picture: AP)

Thomas Graham holds a nail gun while surveying the wooden boards (Picture: AP)

Dave Covalt, an experienced builder and one of the men helping Graham, told local news station KETKNBC: ‘I asked him where his blueprints were when I arrived and he said, “They are no good to me, the plan is in my head”. I actually tried to imagine closing your eyes and doing it and it’s just mind boggling.’

Completing a lot of the work himself Graham, 48, said: ‘I’m probably slower than anybody else, but I’m probably just as accurate,’ and he thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication.

‘I am truly amazed by the people that has come and chipped in and wanted to help so it’s just amazing, people are just amazing.’

The family had originally hoped to be in the house by the end of the year, but this provisional finish date is now being revised forward because of all the help from the volunteers.