As wildland fire season approaches, it is crucial for individuals living in fire-prone areas to be prepared and prioritize their safety. One essential tool that should be part of every preparedness kit is the RZ Mask. With its advanced filtration system and superior comfort, the RZ Mask plays a crucial…

You may have seen a woodworker create a skateboard, but how many projects have you seen made from recycled skateboards? Meet Ben Paik, the maker behind Woby Design who has spent the last five years testing the limits of what a broken skateboard can become — from a coffee table…

Our next Behind the Mask features the story of Cory Hamilton, woodworking artist and power sports enthusiast. Since a young age, Cory spent his time in his father’s workshop learning and watching him blend architecture and design to create custom woodwork for high end homes and commercial buildings. …

It all began in a garage in Cedar Falls, IA. At that time Rovan wasn’t even a furniture company yet — it was a custom drum company. Tinkering and experimenting with drum shells is what ultimately brought Andy to woodworking and furniture building. After taking a job restoring antique furniture…

Today, we feature a newbie to the furniture flipping world. Helen, owner of Revival of the Thriftest, started flipping furniture as a hobby and six months later started her own business. She loves to take old unwanted furniture and give it a new life through design. …

Like many makers in our community, what started as a hobby for Daniel and Alex grew into their full-time job as the founders of Solid Manufacturing Co. Today they create a line of classic, modern home furniture that is great for many uses and small spaces. …

Q: Tell us about your business A: I first picked up a woodburning pen about 2½ years ago, mainly to reconnect with my creative side after realizing that for about eight years I was really only doing creative projects for my kids’ birthday parties. I had lost touch with my…

Q: Tell Us About Your Business A: I’m a full time firefighter but I also run a lawn care business. Initially I intended to do lawn maintenance, but since I’ve started getting a following on YouTube, my focus has shifted to wildly overgrown yard makeovers. …

A: Franklin Drums is made-to-order, custom drum sets. We launched the Franklin Drum brand in October of 2020. Q: How did you start making drums? A: I was a drummer and played a lot in bands. I saw a lot of them playing a certain drum brand which ended up…