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Built-in bench bookends basement betterment

A relatively quick bookshelf and seat build that will (hopefully) provide lasting results

Jun 29 • Joshua Hatch

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Am I accidentally starting a firewood business?

Need firewood? Have I got a deal for you...

Jun 26 • Joshua Hatch

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Water, Water, Everywhere

Making the greenhouse shipshape with interior siding and a sprinkler system

Jun 23 • Joshua Hatch

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March 2026

Thinking about a reading nook

Most of the basement is done, but there's a corner that needs a good idea — suggestions welcome!

Mar 1 • Joshua Hatch

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January 2026

The $6,400 Question

A plumber's quote sent me on a DIY journey

Jan 29 • Joshua Hatch

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All I Wanted for Christmas was Drywall

So much work on the basement was on hold until the drywall went up. Once it did, it was fun to start crossing items off my to-do list and bask in the…

Jan 7 • Joshua Hatch

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November 2025

The Other Built-In

With the desk pretty much done, it's time to turn to the family room entertainment center

Nov 20, 2025 • Joshua Hatch

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Drawers, Doors, and Waiting for Drywall

Latest progress makes my desk usable, but it'll be a while before it is truly finished.

Nov 10, 2025 • Joshua Hatch

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Basement Break for Porch Swing

A friend's request gave me a good reason to get out of the basement for the weekend.

Nov 4, 2025 • Joshua Hatch

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September 2025

A Built-In Desk from the Ground Up

With base cabinets installed, it was time to work on the actual desktop

Sep 18, 2025 • Joshua Hatch

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Getting busy with basement built-ins

With inspections approved, it's time to start the fun stuff starting with the office built-in desk cabinetry.

Sep 8, 2025 • Joshua Hatch

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A little bench for a big sister

The best time to give someone a birthday present is that person's birthday. The second best time is four months later. But when it's a handmade storage…

Sep 4, 2025 • Joshua Hatch

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