There’s something powerful about the American flag — the way it represents sacrifice, freedom, and the men and women who have given so much to protect it. I lost my father, an Army Vietnam veteran, a few years ago. That’s why I started making wooden flags in my garage workshop — as a small way…
A Day in the Garage
Tools, Coffee, and Creativity Not every garage day is about big builds—some days it’s all about small fixes, cleaning up, trying out a new jig, or just enjoying the peace and quiet. I started the morning with a hot cup of coffee and ended it with a pile of wood shavings and a new idea…
Lessons Learned in the Workshop
I’ve learned more from my garage than any YouTube video or manual. Every project teaches something—how to problem-solve, how to slow down, how to be patient when things don’t go right the first time. I’ve had moments of frustration (plenty of them), but they’re always followed by satisfaction. The kind of pride that comes when…
Building Something from Nothing
My Latest Project One of my favorite parts of working in the garage is turning scrap or raw wood into something useful and beautiful. This week, I started working on some key holder flags. It started as a simple idea and a few boards in the corner. Step by step, it’s been coming together. I’ll…
Making American Flags in the Garage
There’s something special about spending a summer afternoon in the garage, surrounded by the scent of sawdust, the hum of a sander, and the anticipation of turning raw pine into a beautiful hand-painted American flag. Lately, I’ve been all about the shine—using Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint in High Gloss to give…