My Services
Comprehensive Woodworking, Inside & Out
From a custom deck built for summer nights to a statement kitchen inside, I have the craftsmanship and experience to bring your project to life — indoors and out.
Decks & Outdoor Living
Your backyard should work as hard as the rest of your home. I design and build custom decks and outdoor living spaces — from multi-level decks and pergolas to covered porches and railings — engineered to handle Iowa winters and made for long summer evenings outside.
What You Get
- Designed around your yard, your views, and how you entertain
- Built to handle Iowa freeze-thaw, sun, and storms
- Low-maintenance composite or natural wood — your call
- Hidden fasteners, clean lines, and solid, quiet framing
- Railings and stairs, with optional integrated lighting and built-in seating
My Process
- 1On-site consultation and yard measure
- 2Design and material selection
- 3Permits and engineering handled for you
- 4Footings, framing, and decking installation
- 5Railings, lighting, and final walk-through together
Materials
Western red cedar, composite decking (Trex and similar), tropical hardwoods like ipe, and pressure-treated framing. Stainless and hidden-fastener systems throughout.
Cabinets & Built-ins
From dream kitchens and bath vanities to floor-to-ceiling libraries, wine cellars, and custom closets, I design and build the cabinetry and built-ins that become the heart of your home — fully custom boxes, doors, and one-of-a-kind pieces in any wood species, finish, and style you can imagine.
What You Get
- Custom sizing eliminates filler pieces and awkward gaps
- Premium soft-close hardware standard on every unit
- Finish-matched to any paint or stain you love
- Built-ins designed to fit the exact dimensions of your space
- Appliance panels and accessories, with optional integrated lighting
My Process
- 1Field measure and design consultation
- 2Shop drawings and material selection
- 3Your approval and production scheduling
- 4Fabrication and finishing in my climate-controlled shop
- 5Delivery, installation, and final detailing
Materials
White oak, walnut, cherry, maple, alder, and paint-grade hardwoods, plus veneers and mixed materials like metal and glass. All plywood construction — no particleboard.
Interior Trim & Millwork
The right trim is what turns a house into a finished home. I handle everything from clean, simple trim packages to elaborate custom millwork — coffered ceilings, panel molding, wainscoting, and period-accurate restorations.
What You Get
- Consistent, hand-finished quality in every room
- Custom profile matching for restoration projects
- Clean, tight joints that still look perfect years later
- Volume pricing available for builders and larger projects
- Flexible scheduling that works around your home and timeline
My Process
- 1Trim design and transparent pricing
- 2Material procurement and pre-finishing
- 3Scheduled installation that works around your life
- 4Quality inspection and punch list completion
- 5Final walk-through together
Materials
MDF, poplar, pine, oak, and custom-milled hardwood profiles. Pre-primed and pre-finished options available.
Custom Woodworking
Sometimes the best pieces are the ones you can carry home. From end-grain cutting and charcuterie boards to dining tables, benches, and custom gifts, I bring the same craftsmanship I put into a whole kitchen to the smaller things meant to last a lifetime.
What You Get
- Handcrafted from premium hardwoods, finished food-safe where it counts
- Truly custom — sizes, woods, engraving, and details your way
- Heirloom furniture built to be passed down
- Great for weddings, closings, corporate, and holiday gifts
- Small-batch or one-off — no piece too small
My Process
- 1Tell me what you have in mind
- 2Wood selection and design
- 3Handcrafted and finished in my shop
- 4Personalization and engraving (optional)
- 5Pickup, local delivery, or shipping
Materials
Walnut, maple, cherry, and white oak, with food-safe finishes for kitchenware and durable finishes for furniture.