Genius Hour Post 3

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The picture above is what my wife showed me after we moved into our new home. She said, " I just bought this for the boys room, can you build it?" My reaction to this picture was...sweating, anxiety, anger, and of course why did you want me to build it! Couldn't we just buy one on craigslist pre-built and put it in a truck to bring home? These are the feelings and questions I ask every time a new project is introduced to me that needs tools or building. I would rather play sports, watch sports, or go for a run then build this thing! So...I called my handy brother-in-law over to help. He said this won't be a problem and will be easy, until he got to my house. There were boxes full of wood, boxes with hardware, and directions that looked like they were in a different language 

Here are two of the six boxes that included the materials for this project. Someone that can do projects like this easily around the house to me is considered a "handyman". I want to be able to do projects like this without feeling anxiety and stress about doing it. My brother-in-law is an expert when it comes to this stuff and his first tip was to make sure you have all the right tools. He told me that it can get expensive but in the end it's worth it because once you have a tool then, you have it for life. This time he brought a few tools that I didn't have to help out but also said I could borrow any of his. Good thing he only lives about ten minutes from me. Below is the final project. It went really well except I used the wrong screw in one step and split the stair. The company said they would replace it but I may have fibbed and told them it came that way...


My sentence at the end of this project: "I gotta a guy for that"


Comments

  1. Kelly PelakFebruary 6, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    I often end up with extra screws or mild design flaws (by my own doing). I often try to do things without reading the directions. :) Nice work on the bunk beds. Love it.

    Having the right tools for every project is absolutely the best advice I have ever received with home improvement projects.

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  2. JustineFebruary 6, 2020 at 3:12 PM

    Dan- Keep it up! I am going to send your blog to my husband for some inspiration with our new home :) Congrats! So happy for you!

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  3. Lorene HimpelmannFebruary 14, 2020 at 7:13 PM

    Great goal for any homeowner. There are always projects that pop up. Keep up the great work. I can't wait to see what you build/fix next.

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  4. Mrs. Ryan's Blog SpotFebruary 23, 2020 at 8:49 AM

    Love your sentence, Dan! And the bunk beds look fantastic!!
    Keep up the great work! It's fantastic how this passion project idea is so timely for you and your family!

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