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From Basic Tools to a Functional Workshop: Part 1

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Introduction : Coming from an IT DevOps background, I’m no stranger to the feeling of starting daunting new projects. In DevOps, each project presents unique challenges, but with every completed task, you add another tool to your toolbelt. Over time, you build up a reliable toolchain, allowing you to bootstrap future projects with confidence and efficiency quickly. I wanted to take this DevOps approach and apply the iterative process to help me with the countryside renos. Much like adapting tools and scripts in DevOps to fit different environments or project needs, the same principle applies when working with physical tools in the workshop. It’s all about creatively using what’s available. Take the old, discarded bench left by the previous owner—most would see it as junk, but it became a makeshift jig. It’s like finding an outdated script in your Git repo and repurposing it for a new build—just flipping the mental model to apply to the physical world. This crossover between...
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My Voyage into the World of rustic (?) Window Renos

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Introduction: While we wait for the workroom to air out to assess further work there fully, we have continued our ongoing renovation journey. We tackle another window located on the house this time. Even though I have torn down the window and framing in the workroom, there are still a few unknowns for me as I have never worked with a window like this, and I don't have a reference to the era-style window construction. Each window on the house seemed to have differences, making it hard to determine what the original design would look like and what additions were made. This makes it more complicated as we want to maintain the museum preservation of the windows. One way to quickly figure out what the ideal window is supposed to look like is to visit the old towns nearby to check out what the windows look like from other buildings. Unfortunately, this would prove futile as the windows in the old city would have either been modernized to help prevent water dam...
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Renovating the Workroom: A Battle with Ventilation and Odor

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Intro Before starting renovations or building projects, we knew a functional workroom was essential. Therefore, we began our renovations by prioritizing improving its conditions. The previous owner used this space as a workshop before subleasing the property. Before they subleased the property, they had tightly insulated the room, which left virtually no ventilation. As a result, the air quality in the room was poor, and a lingering odour made it uncomfortable to spend any time there. The room remained in this state for more than a decade. The Importance of Proper Ventilation Proper ventilation is crucial in any space where people frequently work or live for comfort and health. Without adequate airflow, a room's air quality will drastically deteriorate, leading to respiratory problems, allergies, and even more severe health conditions. In addition, poor ventilation can cause structural damage and create a generally unpleasant...
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A New Chapter: Exploring My Countryside Property

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  Hello everyone! In my last update, I mentioned my plans to leave the hustle and bustle of urban life behind and move to a place where I could immerse myself in new projects that blend my passion for technology with a love for the countryside. Well, I’m excited to share that I’ve taken the plunge and acquired a beautiful piece of property in the countryside! To give you a better look at the property and my plans, I’ve also posted a video on YouTube— check it out here . The Journey So Far The past few weeks have been a whirlwind as I transitioned from city life to a more rural setting. The new property is a perfect playground to test out my ideas—a mix of traditional country side with potential waiting to be unlocked. Right now, I’m temporarily staying here, but I’m already planning how to make the most of this space. A Glimpse of the Property The land itself is stunning. Behind me are rows of apple, cherry, and pear trees already bearing fruit.       Grapes gr...
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From DevOps to Maker: A New Chapter in My Journey

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Hey everyone! 👋 This blog accompanies my video posted. You can watch it on YouTube. It seems like only a short while ago that I was deeply involved in IT/DevOps. A year back, I was fully engaged in the IT industry, helping clients integrate DevOps practices into the software development processes. My main focus areas were DevOps, cloud computing, and everything related to constructing and expanding digital infrastructures. Over the past year, I've noticed significant shifts in how IT was being done. Some of these changes left me with a gut instinct that the IT industry's direction wasn't addressing root issues in our society. Don't get me wrong, technology is still a passion of mine, but I started to feel like something was missing. The rapid pace of the industry, coupled with an increasing focus on automation and abstraction, left me longing for something more that needed to be offered, something that connects with the physical world in a way that code and cloud servi...
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