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Woodworking with Limited Space: Tiny Shops, Big Dreams
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...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 15, 20255 min read
Knots, Cracks, and Character: When to Embrace Imperfect Wood
Every board has a story. Some tell it through clean, straight grain and smooth surfaces. Others wear their past more boldly—with a knot...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 13, 20255 min read
The Tools Nobody Talks About (But Every Woodworker Ends Up Loving)
Let’s be real—when most people picture woodworking, they imagine the dramatic tools: the roaring table saw, the mighty drill, the...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 11, 20255 min read
Woodworker’s Weekend Reset: 3 Projects to Tackle Before Summer Ends
You can feel it in the air—the shift from long summer days to the first hints of fall. Maybe it’s the earlier sunsets, the hum of...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 8, 20254 min read
Maker’s Mindset: How to Keep Showing Up (Even When You’re Tired)
Let’s be honest—some days, the idea of stepping into the workshop feels like a win. On other days, just putting on pants and not eating...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 7, 20255 min read
Workshop Reset: Late Summer Cleaning Tips for Creative Flow
Ah, late summer. That sweet spot between the last splash of vacation and the coming rhythm of fall routines. The days are still long; the...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 6, 20255 min read
Woodworking Wins: 5 Tiny Skills That Make a Big Difference
There’s something magical about learning to use a new power tool or finally finishing that first big build. But here’s a little secret no...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 5, 20255 min read
Build It Before the Bell Rings: Quick Back-to-School DIYs
Somehow, it’s August again. You blinked, and suddenly, the aisles are filled with spiral notebooks, snack packs, and enough highlighters...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 4, 20255 min read
Sawdust & School Supplies: Staying Creative When Schedules Get Busy
The calendar flipped. The backpacks came out. And just like that— poof —summer’s lazy days disappeared behind school pick-ups, early...
Lauren Twitchell
Aug 1, 20255 min read
Sawdust Sisterhood: Why We Build, Even When Life Is Busy
We build in the in-between. Between school drop-offs and late-night dishes. Between work calls and walking the dog. Between back pain and...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 31, 20255 min read
How to Fix a Mistake Without Starting Over (Or Crying)
We've all been there. That moment when you step back, proud of your build, and then… you see it. The crooked cut. The mismeasured board....
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 30, 20255 min read
Yes, You Can Use a Miter Saw: A Beginner's Guide Without the Overwhelm
There it is. Sitting confidently on the workbench with its sharp blade and humming potential—the miter saw. Maybe you've walked past one...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 29, 20255 min read
Back-to-Basics: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Wood Glue Disaster
Spoiler alert: I thought I was doing everything right. I had the wood. I had the glue. I even had the clamps and the confidence of...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 28, 20255 min read
How to Write Product Descriptions That Sell
The 3-Part Product Description Formula A good product description is a mini-conversation between you and your buyer. They’re asking: ...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 25, 20254 min read
How to Price Your Handmade Wood Projects Without Second-Guessing Yourself
How to Price Your Handmade Wood Projects Without Second-Guessing Yourself A Friendly Guide for Creators Who Build with Heart (and Skill)...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 24, 20255 min read
Small but Mighty: How to Safely Cut Small Wood Pieces Without Losing Fingers (or nerves)
Small but Mighty How to Safely Cut Small Wood Pieces Without Losing Fingers (or Nerves) Let's talk about one of the most nerve-wracking...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 23, 20256 min read
Tame the Chaos: Creative Ways to Organize Your Scrap Wood Stash
Tame the Chaos Creative Ways to Organize Your Scrap Wood Stash If you've ever looked at that growing mountain of offcuts in the corner of...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 22, 20255 min read
5 Essential Joinery Techniques Every Beginner Woodworker Should Know
5 Essential Joinery Techniques Every Beginner Woodworker Should Know (And When to Use Them Like a Pro) When you first step into the world...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 21, 20255 min read
Beginner Woodworker? Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes (Before They Cost You Time & Wood)
Beginner Woodworker? Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes (Before They Cost You Time & Wood) Let's start with some real talk: If you're new to...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 18, 20255 min read
No Garage? No Problem! How to Set Up a Woodworking Space in Small Places
No Garage? No Problem! How to Set Up a Woodworking Space in Small Places So, you want to start woodworking—but you don't have a garage, a...
Lauren Twitchell
Jul 17, 20255 min read
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