Category Archives: Projects

The Built-in Desk

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Ok, here is a little follow up to the story about the third bunk bed.  In an effort to use every little bit of space and in order to give the bigger Dudes a quiet place to do their homework, … Continue reading →

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The Third Bunk

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

Way back in November of 2007 Susan and I built a pretty nifty bunk bed set for Leane and Richie’s two (at the time) Dudes.  Solid 2×6 timbers, and an indestructible frame design have stood the test of time… Yeah, … Continue reading →

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Booker’s Table & Chairs

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

For the last several months my wife had been searching secondhand stores for a pair of old chairs that would make the perfect addition to the little front porch deck at our son and daughter-in-law’s new house.  Well finally she … Continue reading →

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Bubba The Builder

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Grandma Suzie and I were down at Leane’s house the other day and I happened to notice these three little nails being used to hold up the Dude’s bath towels.  I got to thinking ‘we can do something jus a … Continue reading →

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The Murphy Bed Project

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

Here is a quick little photo essay of our latest project.  We built a Murphy bed, or wall bed in our guest room.  We had a queen sized bed in a cozy (meaning fairly small) bedroom in our house.  The … Continue reading →

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A Bookcase for Baby Bat-Kat

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Assignment:  Build a custom bookcase for Booker and Baby Bat-Kat’s room. Question: What’s a “Bat-Kat”? Answer:  That is the name Booker and I have given to his – soon to arrive – baby brother. Booker and I took some measurements … Continue reading →

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