Our summer Saturday mornings often take us through winding back roads that lead to the nearby village of East Aurora. And while Dan sorts through wood at Niagara Lumber, you can find me sneaking across the parking lot to the Elm Street Bakery. Every time Dan walks through their door of Niagara Lumber, he lights… Continue reading Building a Nelson Bench
It’s April 30th and finally starting to warm up around here. Which means I can finally stop hibernating and get back to enjoying the outdoors. I recently told Dan that I’m only as productive as the weather is nice, and it really couldn’t be a more accurate statement. While Dan works on projects throughout the… Continue reading Building an Outdoor Pub Table
It may still be cold out, but we’ve been thinking about summer (and how to update our outdoor space) all winter long. And while the writing has slowed, the projects have not. Dan has about 4-5 projects that he’s in the middle of as we speak. In fact, as I sit at the dining room… Continue reading Butcher Block Coffee Table
You soon may start to notice that Dan tends to change his mind about projects. A lot. Remember when Dan stumbled upon his inner pyro and built that awesome barn door for our garage? Well guess what? He woke up one day, decided he didn’t like it, took it apart, and started building a new… Continue reading DIY Barn Door 2.0
Its Dyngus Day! And there’s nothing more fitting than a hand-carved Polish falcon clock! With piles and piles of scrap wood hanging out in the workshop (and all over the garage), it’s always a mystery with what project Dan will come up with next. This one stays true to our heritage, as Dan turned scrap… Continue reading Butcher Block Polish Falcon Clock
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