The easy answer is to move to Anchorage, to be closer to his workplace. But when Hutchins looked for a wheelchair-accessible home that would meet his family's needs, he found nothing. So he started drawing plans. Friends from the contracting business surprised Hutchins by offering assistance for everything from framing the house out to installing appliances. Many offered to do the work for free or commit their work crews at cost.
Friends look out for friends.
He'd like to include appliances he can operate himself so that he doesn't need to rely on others. Friends say Hutchins deserves a boost, because he's already done so much to help himself and his children. It was impressive. I probably don't have what it takes to be quite the man he is.