#DIY

Color-changing LED bias lighting behind the monitor creates impressive ambient effects.

DIY plumbing emergency: replaced corroded valves and sink hardware with one soaked mishap and a skinned knuckle.

Custom desk build for my home office - designed for corner placement, knee-free rolling, and cable management.

Built a custom closet system for a fraction of California Closets' eight-grand quote using MDF and careful planning.

Replaced stained carpet with maple hardwood flooring - a loud, disruptive multi-day process that's worth the final result.

Built a weatherproof woodshed capable of holding two cords of firewood - sturdy enough to survive nearly anything.

New iPhone too thick for old dock? Five minutes with a Dremel and you've got a custom fit - no $30 purchase needed.

Investigating an abandoned government research compound (Picnic Point Facility) turned into an adventure - full story with photos.

My car died on the highway, but a friend's quick advice (unplug the MAF) saved me - turned out to be a loose intercooler hose.

Decluttering the house reveals just how much unused stuff accumulates - soon-to-be garage sale treasures destined for new homes.

Installing a wall shelf at midnight becomes a comedy of errors, but an organized workspace makes those upside-down struggles worthwhile.

Salmon dinner and a major book purge transform cluttered shelves into curated spaces - proof that less stuff equals more peace.

A simple reminder about motorcycle maintenance with consequences.