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A Built-In Desk from the Ground Up

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

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Joshua Hatch

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 • 

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 • 

Joshua Hatch

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June 2025

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 • 

Joshua Hatch

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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 • 

Joshua Hatch

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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 • 

Joshua Hatch

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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 • 

Joshua Hatch

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December 2024

Breaking Ground, Building Walls

Demolition winds up and construction begins

Dec 10, 2024 • 

Joshua Hatch

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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 • 

Joshua Hatch

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October 2024

Completing the Greenhouse

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

Oct 7, 2024 • 

Joshua Hatch

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September 2024

Greenhouse Part III — Cedar Run

A day-long errand sets up a week of work and big-time progress.

Sep 16, 2024 • 

Joshua Hatch

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Greenhouse Part II

After getting a ton done during the long Labor Day weekend, it was now time to focus on the floor and the door.

Sep 10, 2024 • 

Joshua Hatch

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