Archive - Hatchomatic

Back to the Basement

After a few months of little progress, I've had a burst of activity in recent weeks. The electric and plumbing rough-in are both done, which means I'm…

Jun 17 •

May 2025

A Cool Pool for a Raft of Ducks

What do you get when you combine an injured duck, Mother's Day, and a mini excavator? A weekend (and then some) project.

May 31 •

March 2025

A Pair of Desks

When a friend asked me to build her a writing desk, I was deleted to do so. But I was much less delighted with how it turned out. So I took another stab…

Mar 29 •

January 2025

The Basement is Looking Up

All I wanted for Christmas was a hydronic radiant heating system in my basement. I got my wish.

Jan 7 •

December 2024

Breaking Ground, Building Walls

Demolition winds up and construction begins

Dec 10, 2024 •

November 2024

Start of a Remodeling Journey

As I take the first steps to finish our basement, I wonder if I'm about to bite off more than I can chew.

Nov 14, 2024 •

October 2024

Completing the Greenhouse

After delays from weather, shipping, and general busyness, I finally finished the new greenhouse.

Oct 7, 2024 •

September 2024

July 2024

Building for Plants and Animals

This summer brings more than its share of projects, all self-inflicted, of course. Read about a few I've started on and will continue working on over…

Jul 20, 2024 •

June 2024

A Love Seat for the Yard

My daughter and I made a new bench swing in honor of a loved one.

Jun 24, 2024 •

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