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  • Our New Deck Adventure

    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…

  • The Epic Tale of Survival: How I Endured a Craft Fair with Zero Customers and Lived to Tell the Story (Barely)

    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.…

  • Sign Carving with a Router

    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…

  • Why Mistakes are Made in Woodworking

    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…

  • The TV Table is Finished

    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…

  • Building a Small Table

    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…

  • The Workbench is Done

    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…