boelkers Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Hi everyone, my name is Brandon and I've been a long time fan of Marc's videos and reader of these forums. I've been doing carpentry work since...well forever, at least as long as I can remember. I grew up during the 15 years of renovation on my parents home. Growing up in that environment, I got to work with my dad and grandpa. Both men were knowledgeable in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and many other things. I loved every minute of learning from them and I treasure the time I spent working side by side with them.I now work as an IT Systems Admin which I enjoy as it occupies my brain with problem solving every day. Woodworking is a hobby I love to spend my spare time with and I enjoy reading the posts on this forum learning about new techniques, looking at cool projects/ideas, and drooling over other peoples shops/tools.A little over a year ago my wife and I moved from Wisconsin back to the area in Minnesota where we grew up. She was offered a teaching position and we were wanting to be closer to family again. About 2 months ago my wife and I purchased our first house together. The house we bought was actually the home I originally grew up in and spent endless hours working with my dad and grandpa. The home is in poor shape compared to when my parents sold it 10 years ago. I knew when I saw it come on the market that I just had to buy it if for no other reason than to restore it to its former beauty. So now here I am, a 5 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 3 story, 3200 sq ft house built in 1919 occupied by my me, my wife, and our 2 dogs. The house has endless memories in the past and many that the future holds. We have big plans for the home and a renovation plan that is in line with the one my parents had...never ending. I can't wait to put my personal touches on the home that helped shape the person I became.I look forward to sharing on here the many projects I start and hopefully finish in this home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Welcome, Brandon! I'm looking forward to hearing about your upcoming projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boelkers Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks, the first project that I've started inside is the master closets. The house has a his and hers. I'm starting with hers to keep the wife happy. Building custom cabinets and hanging racks for each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Hey Brandon welcome! Good to have you. Start a thread in the project journal section for your closet job. We love to follow along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hi Bradon and welcome to the forums.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hi de ho Brandon welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hey Brandon and welcome to the forum. 3200 sq house for two people and renovating it is a major under taking. Good luck to you. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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