A former senior editor for DoItYourself.com, Justin spent years both as a writer/editor and working in the trades as a handyman, framer and installer of skylights. He's still active in his workshop, making things out of other things, like glowing whiskey bars, reclaimed redwood tables, knives out of horseshoes, lamps out of plumbing parts and a butler robot (WIP).
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Crafting Your Signature CocktailDon't just pour a drink—pour your drink using these standardized foundations for creating one...
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Ornamental Grass: Low-Maintenance Alternatives to Traditional LawnOrnamental grasses are easy to grow and maintain....
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