Posts by Mike Alonzo
Evening Rollin
I have a good general knowledge of photography and videography with a lot of really nice equipment. But the sad truth is, I rarely use it. Without a really good purpose, it’s often just to much effort to get it all out. BUT. I recently have discovered a mobile app called InShot. It’s the first…
Read MoreScrap Wood Step Stool
The Find I had a few left over scrap pieces of cheap fir and had been wanting to build a step stool for my daughter so she could more easily wash her hands and brush her teeth. The space between the sink and the swing of the closing bathroom door was very narrow, so it…
Read MoreReclaimed Wood Box Centerpiece
The Find I got really luck with these gems. As part of a large pile of beautifully weathered wood boards with flaking green and white paint, I couldn’t imagine letting these beauties rot in a dump. Just look at that texture! The Build I love boxes. They are beautiful, functional and easy to make. There are…
Read MoreShutter Snow Family
The Find Following a house repaint, these old shutters didn’t make the cut. What would typically end up in the garbage got a chance to live on as Christmas decoration. Living in Scottsdale, AZ, snow isn’t something that ever graces our winters, but these gave us the opportunity to create a little holiday cheer. The…
Read MoreEnd Table Bench
The Find These end tables have definitely seen better days, but combined with a pile of found 2x4s and I think we might just have a beautiful outdoor sitting area. The wife had been wanting a bench for the backyard for last couple years, but I kept putting her off by telling her I could build…
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