Have you noticed the new layout of the website? It’s because I’m getting away from project management and installs and really focusing on writing, speaking, and video content. I’m still wrapping my head around the new tagline and mission statement…
I have a photo of an outdoor kitchen I designed that’s in my presentation portfolio. Outdoor kitchens are funny. They appear to be one of those things for which there is no middle ground. People either want them badly, or…
One of the perks of my job is that I get to wander the internet in search of really cool products to use in my clients’ projects. I came across a company called Raw Urth Designs. They’re a metal fabrication…
The #1 most important thing? Scale. I hate to say it, but the majority of off-the-shelf trellises and arbors you can buy are woefully underscaled. Walk into your average big box store- or even many garden centers- and you’ll see…
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’ll be time for spring cleanups. Over the last year, I’ve invested in a few tools that make the process a lot easier. There are areas where one can save money, but…
It’s been slow progress- after all, I’m fitting this in around actual, paying jobs- but I’m getting there. Some technical details: all the wood you see is dimensional (not nominal) local white oak. That means those 4×4 posts are actually…