Tag: DIY

The firepit patio with the first bag of sand topping mix applied

One Bag Down

April 9, 2025

I spread out the first bag of sand topping mix, and I’m very happy with the result.

Gluten-free ramen

Gluten-Free Ramen Hack

February 27, 2025

This is my first attempt at what I think might be a tasty, quick gluten-free alternative to ramen. It wasn’t a home run, but it has lots of potential and room for improvement.

Day 2 of laying stones for my firepit patio

Progess Is Slow

February 22, 2025

I’m exhausted, so things have slowed down a bit.

Laying stones for my new patio

Here We Go!

February 21, 2025

Today I finally started laying the stones for my patio!

A peppertree with the sun shining through the crotch

I Got Some Trim Today!

February 15, 2025

Or rather, I gave the trim; I did the trimming. Someone got some trim today.

Smashing rocks: Day 2

Why Do I Do Shit Like This?

February 11, 2025

I’m on my second day of smashing concrete with a hammer and questioning every decision I’ve ever made.

Busting up concrete with a hammer

I’m Out Here Doin’ Hard Time

February 10, 2025

Bustin’ up rock with a hammer isn’t as bad as they make it out to be in the movies… if you’re only doing it for a couple of hours anyway.

The Home Stretch

January 28, 2025

The workbench is done! Now, it’s time to find a place for everything and put everything in it’s place.

Sparks flying from an angle grinder

Things Are Heating Up Now!

January 21, 2025

My garage makeover project hit a speed bump today. It was by no means insurmountable, but it may have doomed my welder to the discard pile.

A chocolate chip stuck to a cabinet

It Was One Of Those Days

January 17, 2025

How did the chocolate chip get stuck to the cabinet door? I wish I knew. It might make for a more interesting and satisfying post.

My garage at the end of today

Best Laid Plans…

January 16, 2025

I actually thought I was going to build a workbench today. 🤦‍♂️ I should have known better.

The corner of my garage where my workbench used to be

I’m Going All In

January 15, 2025

After days of timidly testing the waters, I finally just jumped in head first. I’m tearing it all down and starting from scratch and I couldn’t be happier about it.

A Low-flow showerhead

Simplicity Simply Isn’t Simple

January 12, 2025

Stores are packed with so much shit, these days that there’s no room to pass another person in aisles, and yet, they never have what I’m looking for.

The detritus from the drawers in my garage piled on the table

And It Begins

January 8, 2025

So, I decided to let it all go. Now what?

A Man being sucked into a cosmic vortex

New Year, New Mindset: Facing Your Issues

January 7, 2025

Am I having an existential crisis? Am I a recovering hoarder? Is scraping unfinished projects running away from your problems? All of these questions and more won’t be answered in this post.