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DIY Hacks for the Ultimate Workshop

A craftsman’s workshop is a sanctuary. In this sacred space, you have complete dominion. It’s where you bring your ideas to life through hard work, calloused hands, and ingenuity. With so much going on in your life, it’s nice to have a space that’s 100% yours. Naturally, craftsmen want to make their workshops as functional, … Continue reading "DIY Hacks for the Ultimate

Leading By Example: 6 Qualities Craftsmen Pass On to The Next Generation

Craftsmen are a truly unique breed of professionals. They bring a highly specific set of skills to the job, many of which aren’t common among the general public. Naturally, the valuable characteristics demonstrated by craftsmen are passed on to their children through actions and instruction. Here, we’ll explore some of the qualities these professionals instill … Continue reading "Leading By Example: 6 Qualities Craftsmen Pass On to The Next

Common Misconceptions About the Construction Industry (And Why They’re Wrong)

Despite being one of the largest employers in the entire US economy, there are a lot of misconceptions floating around about the construction industry. Many of these misunderstandings or downright falsehoods are keeping prospective craftsmen out of the field. Here, we’ll set the record straight once and for all by clearing the air on some … Continue reading "Common Misconceptions About the Construction Industry (And Why They’re

The Skills Craftsmen Bring to the Job

Craftsmen aren’t made…they’re born that way. It’s something innate. While skills can be refined and developed, there’s something to be said about what a craftsman can instinctively bring to the job. It’s these characteristics and tendencies that make certain people perfectly suited for this line of work. Sure, specialized capabilities can be learned, but the … Continue reading "The Skills Craftsmen Bring to the