The "I Make" Plate Club
So I applied for a personalized Alaska license plate that reads "I Make". If no one else has claimed it yet, then I will become one of 50...
Woodsman Iconography
The Woodsman is an iconic figure of Western culture. Images of men wielding axes are common to historical museums and children's fairy...
Butcher Block Countertops Go In
We ordered 1-1/2" thick maple butcher block slabs from Lumber Liquidators in Seattle. They took a month to get here. Two 96" x 25". One...
Carpet Goes In
We took advantage of a good sale at Giant Don's Carpet World. We covered the entire basement and top floor in the same quality carpet w/...
Wood Stove & Chimney Installed
Installing a new wood stove starts with a plumb bob, a jig saw, and a ladder. I started by transferring the center of the existing...
New White Oak Floor Goes In
We decided to upgrade the flooring in the kitchen and living room from carpet and linoleum to white oak. I started by silencing the...
Building Insulated Garage Doors
I figured I could save about $1500 if I built my own panels for an 8-ft x 8-ft garage door. I think I was right. Here's what I did. The...
I'm Published in Fine Homebuilding
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Best First Stationary Power Tools
Setting up a new woodworking shop? Here are a few suggestions on which big tools to consider. I've set the bar pretty high; this is a...
Lego Roubo
For my birthday, my Mom sent me a box of Legos she had kept in storage from my childhood. This is what I built with them - a Roubo...
