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Beginning my DIY journey
Have you ever thought about building your own outdoor furniture or indoor shelving? I’m a tech worker by day. Woodworking is not my main expertise, nor is it my calling. Just over a year ago, I decided to buy a saw to break down some lumber I had left over from a renovation. After watching…
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Building my first bench with pocket-hole joinery
This was a fun project, but I have to admit it was harder than I expected. There are plenty of step-by-step guides online. I mostly followed this one with a few variations out of necessity and preference, so I won’t duplicate them here. Instead, I’ll focus on lessons I learned by building. Pay close attention…