Posts by Ashraf Ahmed

I moved to the 11700 block of Walnut Wood Drive a few years ago. It was a sunny day, and I felt excited to explore my new neighborhood. This street is special, and I want to share why. In this...

I love making my deck look new again! A few years ago, I stained my backyard deck with Behr semi-transparent wood stain, and it was so easy. My deck went from faded to beautiful in a weekend. This...

I’ll never forget the day I walked into my friend’s cozy living room. The floor glowed with a warm, golden hue—amber chestnut laminate flooring. It made the whole space feel inviting. In this...

Hey there! If you’re dreaming of a backyard that feels like a mini resort, an above ground pool with a wood deck might just be your ticket. I’ve spent years tinkering with woodworking projects,...

When I first got my above-ground pool, it was a game-changer for summer fun. But climbing up a wobbly ladder to get in and out? Not so fun. That’s where a deck comes in. It makes your pool easier...

I’ll never forget the first time I fired up my DeWalt 10-inch portable table saw. I was building a birdhouse for my nephew, and my old hand saw just wasn’t cutting it—pun intended! The DeWalt...