Have you ever thought that to yourself, or even said it out loud, after seeing something in a store or online? I used to.

Then something happened. Instead of just saying it to myself, I started to do it. I did a little bit of research, got familiar with my husband’s tools, and started to teach myself how to make things.

At first, I asked my husband to do the “big cuts” for me. Then he suggested I learn how to use the saw. This was a big deal because when I was a little girl, my dad put the fear of God into me about power tools. Especially saws.

Would it have been different if I were a boy? Probably. It was a different time and he was trying to protect his daughter. Regardless, I’ve been scared of power saws ever since.

But I was tired of waiting for my husband to do things for me. So I took the plunge and learned how to use it. And I LOVED it!

I don’t ask my husband to do things for me anymore. It’s not my husband’s tools in the garage. They’re MY tools. And I’ve acquired more -- a miter saw, a table saw, a router, a biscuit joiner.

What this journey has taught me is that indeed, I can make that. And have fun doing it!

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