I've wanted to come up with a creative way to display the kid's artwork they bring home from school. Anything would be better than it sitting in a pile on the kitchen counter. This project didn't start out as a solution to this problem, but in the end I think it works well. So what... Continue Reading →
Maybe you'll remember the junk pile at the edge of our property? (Click here to see what I'm talking about) Well I pulled a bunch of wood from it a while ago and set it aside for later use. Old door jambs, window headers and such. It had such a cool chippy look to it I... Continue Reading →
If you've followed my blog for a while, you know I love spending time in the wood shop. You could say its kind of my refuge. My happy place. As my kids have gotten older, the wood shop has become a place where they like to hang out too. Evenings after work, I'll slip away... Continue Reading →
Autumn has been knocking on the door. The midwest summer heat has been trying to linger, and with it the incredible thunderstorms, but there is a sudden coolness to each morning that is certainly welcome. This is my favorite time of year. But with autumn there also comes a certain awareness that soon the weather... Continue Reading →
Operation removal and restore has begun today. Our property has been so neglected over the past couple years and nature has had its way. Trees, bushes and rodents. Yes, we're in the country now so mice are the real deal! One of my passions is woodworking, and since I left behind a 5 stall shop... Continue Reading →