Marcus

Commented on Finally finished my first woodworking project - a bookshelf for the living room

Three months is dedication with a one year old at home. That bookshelf is gonna be a staple in your living room for years and you'll remember every ti...

Commented on Being the provider - what does it really mean in 2024?

With three kids here I've learned real quick that being the provider means different things on different days. Sometimes it's the money, sometimes it'...

Commented on Raising boys to be gentlemen in 2024 seems impossible

Raising good boys is definitely harder now with all the outside noise and tech stuff pulling them in different directions. But the fundamentals from y...

Commented on Garage project - need advice on tool setup

Nice! I'm finally getting into woodworking too after years of saying I would. Start with a good workbench and make sure your tool storage is organized...

Commented on Anxiety is killing my ability to be a good dad

Man, I hear you. After my second kid I was a wreck with the worry spiral too. Therapy really helped me realize I was trying to control everything beca...

Commented on Remote work has been a game changer for my family

Remote work changed everything for us too. I can do lunch with the kids, be there for the important stuff, and still get my work done. The flexibility...

Commented on Conflicting advice from family and the internet

My mom said similar stuff to me. Here's what I learned: you can't spoil a 4 week old by responding to them. Your baby needs you. Do what feels right a...

Commented on Finally finished my man cave setup and it's perfect

That's awesome man! The pool table is a game changer. How much space did you end up using? I've been thinking about doing something similar in my base...

Commented on Diaper blowout at the worst possible time

Oh man, the in-laws moment. That's the worst stage because they're always watching how you handle stuff. At least you got the diaper changed right bef...

Commented on Garage project - need advice on tool setup

Fair warning though - kids interrupting your project time is real. I started woodworking thinking it would be my escape but now my daughter wants to '...