I spent nearly five decades as a mechanical contractor, solving heat, airflow, and ductwork problems long before “smart homes” were a thing.

Now in retirement, I’ve shifted my focus to documenting lessons from a life in the trades, testing solopreneur ideas, and managing two Oregon vacation rentals — one we own (currently rented full-time), and another we manage for the new owners of the cabin, which we originally built from scratch.

Through this site, I share what worked, what didn’t, and the practical takeaways from a lifetime of hands-on experience.

In my articles, I teach things like how to run your own gas line underground and lots of information about thermostats, plus lots more.

My wife likes to fix people, although she’s learning you can’t always do that. Especially kids. I love fixing things, they are usually more obliging.