Preparing for Zombies….or just life.
Laundry and freezer on left, new shelves on right, old shelves center As part of our basement remodel that took place over the winter we also redid the laundry room. It wasn’t a total remodel just a...
View ArticleThe Garage: Shelves
Installed and filled, but not clean. Garages are a place where stuff gets stored; it’s a fact of life. Previously I had one of those plastic storage shelves in the garage and it was full of random...
View ArticleThe Garage: Wood
Hardwood storage Storing wood is always a pain, it doesn’t matter if the pieces are long or short. Trying to figure out what to do with all that wood is a pain because it there is usually a bunch and...
View ArticleThe Garage: The Workbench
My main workbench. The cornerstone of any shop is the workbench. Every project makes its way across your bench, so having the ideal setup is important. Different uses call for different benches. A...
View ArticleSome Canoe Work
We got the chance to get out canoeing a couple last weekend, but those canoes sometimes need maintenance. Luckily I also had the time to get some repair work done this week. Adding screws Our Swift...
View ArticleSome finished knives
I made this set for a friend who is getting married. It has been a while since I have made any knives and getting back into is feels nice. There are a couple more in the pipeline: a set of PDF knives...
View ArticleKnives for Emergencies
I recently finished a batch of knives. Some were for gifts, but every once in a while you have to make something for yourself. I decided to whip up a pair of PFD (aka life jacket) knives for the wife...
View ArticleIt’s been a long time
I realized I hadn’t posted anything in a while. Turns out it has been a couple days short of two months. I blame school! September hit us like a hurricane. New childcare, Eli is in school all day now....
View ArticleOld Gear Review: Campmor 300 weight Fleece Jacket
This fleece isn’t new, or even still available. I wanted to share my experience with it anyway. I bought this in the fall of 1995. Yes I am reviewing a 16 year old jacket. It has served me well, and I...
View ArticleWe are still alive…
…despite the thunderous silence from my blog the past couple months. It has been a crazy new year so far at home/school/work. I started and finished a project over this past weekend I thought I would...
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