Blog Posts
Website Refresh
Brian Adriance on 2024-11-13
A new and improved look and feel Why I had initially built my website entirely by hand using React mostly to spit out HTML with classes…
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Laptop Desk
Brian Adriance on 2023-08-01
A Laptop Desk The story My mother-in-law, Galina, had recently arrived and she would be staying with us for a few months. I learned that she…
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Mallet Madness
Brian Adriance on 2022-06-01
Mallet Madness The story Jointer's. Carver's. Carpenter's. Woodworker's. Crafter's. There are a lot of people who like to use a simple…
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Wooden Rings
Brian Adriance on 2022-01-25
Rings of wood The story I visited Hawaii a while back and I saw a really cool collection of wooden rings. I wanted one but none of them fit…
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Dad's Bar Cart
Brian Adriance on 2021-08-11
A Bar Cart for My Dad The story Not terribly long ago, I made two American Flag themed coffee tables for my brothers. I built them out of…
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Fish Tank Stand
Brian Adriance on 2021-03-22
Fish tank stand The story A few months back I bought an amazing 55-gallon hexagonal fish tank from my uncle Mark for an excellent price. He…
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Coffee Tables for Christmas
Brian Adriance on 2020-12-27
Coffee Tables for Christmas Am I practiced enough to give away my furniture constructions as Christmas gifts to family? Lets find out. Plann…
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Under Deck: Shed and Lattice
Brian Adriance on 2020-11-20
Under the deck This project took three years. Our house is built on a hill. The back-yard is lower than the front by the height of one floor…
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Garage Shelves
Brian Adriance on 2020-11-05
Garages usually need more shelves The problem I was strolling through Home Depot, as one does, looking for fun things I shouldn't buy when I…
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Office Sun Blocker
Brian Adriance on 2020-11-03
A Glaring problem The problem In the era of COVID19 I am glad I am able to work from the comfort of my own home. I have a spare bedroom that…
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Bunk Bed Cup Holder
Brian Adriance on 2020-06-27
Let's make a cup holder The problem Alex previously had a bed that was full-size (it was a converted frame from his original crib when he…
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Welcome to Old Oak Corners!
Brian Adriance on 2020-06-09
Hello and welcome This post marks the start of this blog. I'm dedicating this little spot on the internet to my posts and ramblings in and…
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