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Our New Deck Adventure
The old deck wasn’t attached to the house. No flashing. Built over vinyl siding. Water had been seeping into the wall for decades—rotting it from the inside out.
Projects
The Epic Tale of Survival: How I Endured a Craft Fair with Zero Customers and Lived to Tell the Story (Barely)
Hey there, fellow crafty folks! I hope this post finds you well and that you’re having a better day than I did last Saturday. I’m writing this post…
Sign Carving with a Router
Woodworking enthusiasts and artisans alike know the joy and satisfaction that comes from creating beautiful, personalized signs. Among the various techniques available, carving signs with a router has…
Why Mistakes are Made in Woodworking
Mistakes can happen in woodworking for various reasons, and they are a common part of the learning process. Here are some reasons why mistakes can occur: Remember, mistakes…
The TV Table is Finished
My first project done in the new workshop is finally completed. A small TV Table that was built out of extra and scrap 2x4s took me about a…
Building a Small Table
Now that the workshop has been completed, I’ve decided to start building some items for around the house. The first small item that I built was using some…
The Workbench is Done
It took about 10 hours to build out of 2×4’s and 2×6’s… but it looks really good!
Basement Renovation Photo Gallery
Below are some of the images taken during our current basement renovation. It definitely has been a learning experience. I have had to recall my high school geometry…