Contentment rooted in mastery, autonomy, and purpose.
There's something profound about creating shelter—one of humanity's most fundamental needs.
“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body”
Getting My Kicks From Mountain Biking and the Work
I find a deep connection and purpose in what I do every day and a little less in common with the info smog in the overly popularized, or “liked”. I am more of an Analog Man in my relentless effort to remain a Californian!
In my environment, simple goal is to maintain or increase productivity all day, every day, add to the capacity in skill sets and techniques, continue learning and enjoy the work while maintaining a safe and healthy job site and passing inspections on first call.
The work can be difficult at times but Simple.
Build for Living and Live to Build
Some work done by myself or with apprentice. (Tap on image for brief description)
2025 Ready for framing, but first I need to grout under the mud sill with high compression strength mortar to compensate for 1” out of level foundatin.
2025 Beginning of another living space. I offered to Contractor to rough in waste and venting before laying subfloor.
So, I did that too.
2025 Garage framing after laying all of my floor joist and girders.
I like to embed my metal strapping into the framing
Interior sheer wall, that will support a 6x18x30 glulam Installed with 2 helpers, one on each end as I tele-forked it in place.
Decades of Experience
I see problems before they happen and know how to prevent
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I don’t like Spam or canned meats, other than Kippers, Anchovies, Sardines or Skipjack,
