the TABLE story:

Front view of a white two-story house with a sloped roof and dormer windows, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Rustic kitchen with a wooden table, bread, vase with flowers, stainless steel fridge, open shelves with dishes, and pendant lights.
A man and a child standing in front of a wooden table outside a garage, surrounded by woodworking tools and equipment.

Last year, we bought a foreclosed house as a family of seven.

“I really want an ‘english-styled’ kitchen prep table for the kitchen, but they are all too expensive...” said my beautiful wife.

Had I ever built a table? No.
Had I ever built any type of furniture? No.

Was I determined to make her happy? Yes.

So… my 9-year-old son and I began the process… which started with a lot of research, plan drawing, Kate approving/disapproving, tool purchasing, and so much more than I had thought.

But within a few weeks (give or take) and after a lot of sanding, staining, and re-sanding… and more re-sanding, we had a table made!

Was I shocked at how good it turned out? Yes.

Did we learn a lot? Oh yes.
Here was her first look at the finished product:

Wooden workbench with planks underneath in a workshop, with a person in the background.
A woman standing behind a large wooden table in a garage or workshop. The table has a natural wood finish, and various tools and boxes are visible in the background.
Close-up of a wooden table in a workshop, with various tools and equipment in the background.

Surprisingly enough, the experience + all of our soon-to-be home renovations, made me fall in love with wood-working…

So, after getting settled, moved in, and stable… I finally decided to put myself out there and list our table on Facebook marketplace… I called it: “Custom Kitchen Prep Tables”

And after just a few days, I had over 8 interests and 3 orders! Below are the finished product IN our newly renovated kitchen. And the rest is history…

Since then, my now 11-year-old son and I work weekly to build many custom things. We have built dozens of tables, shelves, cabinets, islands, benches, hand hewn beams, and more!

Do you have a project in mind? We’d love to connect.

Cozy kitchen with a rustic wooden table, pendant lighting, open shelves with mugs and glassware, a farmhouse sink, brass faucet, and a vase of flowers.
A young boy standing in a workshop next to a power saw, holding a tool, with light overhead and assorted tools and machinery in the background.
Two children outside near a wooden table with a drawer, surrounded by trees and outdoor elements.
Rustic kitchen with wooden beams, central island, and stainless steel appliances. Shelving with dishes and mugs, fresh flowers, bread loaves on the table, and a dog in the doorway.

Interested in starting a project? Feel free to contact me for more information.