Welcome to
Houses of Stones.

Building an Identity That Lasts.

Houses of Stones is a personal publication by Austin Belanger — a place for ideas, lessons, and work worth keeping.

No feed to chase. No algorithm to satisfy.

Just useful information, honest perspective, and a place I control.

Practical writing about digital privacy, data brokers, online security, and taking greater control of your information.

Responsible firearm ownership, safety, training, history, and education.

Building something of your own — creating value, solving problems, and learning through the work.

Build something worth returning to.

I've made good decisions. I've made some really fucking stupid ones.
This site is about what I've learned from both.

Take what helps. Leave the rest.