Mother’s Day Magic: A Phase 10 Game Box with Heart (and Cats!)

Sometimes, a project comes along that’s just so much fun that I have to share—and this one? Easily one of my favorites.

A woman reached out with a super thoughtful idea: she wanted a custom box for her sister for Mother’s Day. Her sister is a serious Phase 10 fan, and the request was for…

Repair Or Rebuild?

A wonderfully nice woman was driving by my house the other day while I was working in the “shop” (aka the garage). From her rolled-down window, she asked if I do woodworking for hire. “You bet.” I soon learned that she had a built-in desk with a damaged drawer. The face had been “ripped” from…

One Guy’s Journey to Find Craftsmanship and Joy

In November 2023, I wrapped up a 30-year run in public education—teacher, principal, district administrator. It was a full and meaningful career, but when it came time to shift gears, I knew I wasn’t done working. I just wanted to work differently. That’s when I leaned into something I’ve always loved—woodworking. What started as a…