What is the really tall ladder? How did you connect them like that? Great looking houses.. can't pay that much at the moment though.
You raise them. Here's a guide: http://uorforum.com/threads/renaissance-guide-to-house-bridging.5151/#post-38199
The tower/fort bridge is a great all around complex. You can deco the bridge area in so many ways and there is SO much room for storage and décor. Someone needs to jump on this.
This place is so beautiful in the fall with all the trees changing colors. You have the woods right in your front yard to run around in.