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I still remember the first time I poured a glass of wine I made myself. It wasn’t fancy. The label was printed on regular paper, the cork...

Today’s the day. She Builds: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Woodworking and DIY Mastery  is officially out in the world, and I couldn’t...

Some cooks are quick and flashy—sear a steak, flip some shrimp, dinner in fifteen minutes. But smoking a pork butt? That’s a different...

Football season has its own rhythm. The cooler air, the sound of fans cheering from living rooms and stadiums, the sight of smoke rising...

Pinterest is beautiful. The perfectly staged workshops, the spotless projects, the endless scroll of farmhouse shelves and reclaimed-wood...

There’s a particular kind of magic in hibachi. Maybe it’s the sizzle when shrimp hits a hot griddle. Maybe it’s the quick, confident...

I’ll never forget my first build. The cuts weren’t straight. The measurements were off. The finish wasn’t smooth. To be honest, it looked...

When most people think of winemaking, they imagine rows of vineyards, giant barrels, and complicated equipment. The truth? You don’t need...

There’s something about smoking a whole chicken that feels almost ceremonial. You light the coals, watch the fire catch, wait for the...

If you’ve ever looked around your garage, spare room, or tiny corner of a basement and thought, “This is too small to be a real...

You started strong. The wood was cut, the stain was selected, the vision was clear. You could see  how beautiful it was going to be. But...

Scrap wood. It starts with one leftover board from a shelf project. Then a few cutoffs from a planter box. A sliver here, a chunk...

Let’s be honest—most of us aren’t spending eight uninterrupted hours in the shop. Between work, family, errands, dishes, and the million...

Let’s talk color. When you think “woodworking,” your mind might go straight to classic stains—warm honey tones, deep walnut, rich cherry....

You don’t need a fancy CNC machine or laser engraver to make a project feel special. Sometimes, the simplest touches—the ones made with...

When I first launched Third Shift Crafts , my heart was in woodworking. It wasn’t just about saws, sanders, or projects — it was about...

There’s something magical that happens when a woodworking project becomes more than just functional—it becomes personal . Maybe it’s the...

Let’s bust a myth real quick: you do not  need a giant, fancy, tricked-out workshop to be a real woodworker. If you’ve ever felt...

Every board has a story. Some tell it through clean, straight grain and smooth surfaces. Others wear their past more boldly—with a knot...

Let’s be real—when most people picture woodworking, they imagine the dramatic tools: the roaring table saw, the mighty drill, the...