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After we got our reclaimed wood bed frame from Crate & Barrel, my wife wanted nightstands to match the new bed and the recently-built industrial pipe shelf. Since we're living in my grandparents' old house, we have no shortage of cool vintage things around. My grandfather worked as a butcher at a grocery store, so …
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If you shop or dine in the city these days, you'll find that industrial pipes have made their way into hip metro hangouts as rustic-utility decor. I love it. The look of metal and wood excites my male design sense, and the thought of using materials meant for plumbing for a different creative purpose is …
So after I [thought I] finished my briefcase pedalboard, my wife says, "did you try it out?" "Not yet," I replied... but quietly I was thinking, "I don't need to try it out. I know what I'm doing!" Turns out, I don't know what I'm doing. Listen to your wives, fellas. I plugged in all …
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Here's a neat-o little project that I've been wanting to put together for a while now. I've wanted a guitar effects pedal board for a long time, but I couldn't justify paying for one (because I don't play many gigs these days and my guitar skills aren't good enough to warrant a fancy board for …
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Rosemead. It's rare that Rosemead is known for anything. My church sits right at the edge of the city... there are some local eateries, nail salons, and a bunch of auto mechanic shops. From what I can tell, the city is predominately Latino and Southeast Asian... a bunch of immigrant families... as one can see …
It started with fish tacos. A few months ago I was having lunch with one of our church's college students over some delicious fish tacos from Fogata Mexicana in Rosemead (arguably the best fish tacos in the area). The student's name is Arturo Flores, but a bunch of the youth staff and I affectionately call …
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