DIY Home Projects

[Scott F.]

Built a backyard firepit 2 years ago. It's roughly 14' x 14' on the inside, dug in although not enough since it still has a slight slope to it.  A good portion of the lumber was repurposed from left overs of the in-laws deck replacement which helped keep the cost down.

I didn't put in enough fill before I put in the pea gravel, so the gravel base ended up being too deep (about 4" when I was planning for 2").  Took 2 tons of gravel to fill in.

[jc79]

Started this back in August I think... finished it this weekend.  Custom pantry designed to my wife's specifications.  Fun project and turned out awesome, but man it was a lot of work.  I build everything, including the drawers.  Joinery is primarily using the Festool Domino system.  I don't have a tablesaw, but used a Festool tracksaw to cut all the sheetgoods...

[Raisinhead]

^^^nice work

[SemperFiArms]

That is awesome. Fantastic craftsmanship.


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[clark123456]

Awesome, Jared.  What I'm most impressed with is your ability to get requirements (useful ones) out of the client. 

I'm secondarily impressed with the workmanship, but that's just because I've seen you work on other things.

- Torg

[cru9]

Well done Jared.

[kent10sne1]

Very nice, if i ever did this for my wife, she would shoot me and then have the police start an investigation looking into the true identity of the person that did this for her.  LOL   

all joking aside, im impressed.  great job.

[clark123456]

Jared, upon further review, I have some concerns and praise:  1) Mixing bean types in the storage container...not good; 2) Books are supposed to be vertical (on the side damages the binding); 3) as I've told you many times, I am a fan of the selection your nuts provide so keep up the good work.

[tcdawg]

Jared, upon further review, I have some concerns and praise:  1) Mixing bean types in the storage container...not good; 2) Books are supposed to be vertical (on the side damages the binding); 3) as I've told you many times, I am a fan of the selection your nuts provide so keep up the good work.

I am familiar with the type of client Jared was working with.  I have done work for a very similar client, many many times.  I can tell you that you have no control over how the product is used after completion...that is not a decision for the lowly contractor.

I made this mistake a looooong time ago; first home project requested by client.  Client said she would hire an "outside" contractor, me(inside contractor) said no "i'll do it" and proceeded to do a killer job.  Now the Client thinks anything she can think of or read about in a magazine or TV show can me magically constructed by said inside contractor.  Big mistake.  Should have F'd up the first project and had a lot more time for fixing my jeep and wheeling

@jc79 very nice work and I like your style.  Put out a quality project but it took a number of months...that may or may not be enough to keep you from other projects. 

[Raisinhead]

Great points Tony. I have also been contracted to do jobs for a similar client. My cost vs. "outside contractor" cost is always exponentially lower, but the client never cares about cost. 

[cru9]

I am glad I am in construction and just tell the subs what to do.

[jc79]

Funny stuff... Clark, appreciate your continued focus on my nuts.  The attention never gets old.

Tony, its a delicate dance.  I need to keep her happy enough that I can keep justifying new tools... but not be working like a have a second job. 

Thanks for the comments, guys!