Kevin Stevens
Originally from Michigan, I moved to Colorado in 1991 to be closer to the mountains that I love. Colorado has always been a destination for my rock climbing, skiing, hiking and backpacking pursuits. As a father of two young daughters I don’t get out quite as much any more, but I’m still fairly active.
I hold a Master’s degree in Biology and spent a dozen years working as an Engineering Specialist in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. I have also been a custom furniture builder and woodworker for over 30 years. About 10 years ago, I left the corporate world and started my own carpentry business, this career change stemmed from a 960 sq. ft. addition to my home I which I performed all but the basic “dry in” tasks. Here I found a passion and skill set that had been hidden away. In addition to basic handyman tasks I specialize in custom furniture, tile and hardwood flooring, kitchens, baths and decks.
Over the last few years I have become involved in the tiny house movement and I’m making changes to live a simpler lifestyle. We recently purchased over 40 acres of land in northern New Mexico and are building a small (200 sq. ft.) off-grid cabin there. Our long-term plans are to relocate / retire there and build a slightly larger off-grid home.
When I'm not up to my elbows in sawdust, I enjoy cooking, and photography. Time lapse and true infrared are a couple of my favorites in the photography realm. Another recent pursuit of mine is target shooting. I picked up a black powder muzzle-loading pistol a few years ago, and since then my collection has expanded a bit. My father is a 20 + year veteran of the police force, and we now share some of our spare time together shooting. He taught me to shoot all of those years ago and it has been fun to reconnect on that level with him.
Thanks for reading. You can follow some of my adventures on my blog pages.
http://kmswoodworks.wordpress.com
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Oct 20, 2010
Obviously, the greenest choice in a remodel project would be not to remodel at all. You would not need to buy materials, nor would you contribute any waste products. But that would...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Oct 03, 2010
As an extension of the home, a deck provides some great entertaining space. But unlike a living room, a deck is subject to the whims of Mother Nature. Rain, snow and sunshine can take...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Sep 20, 2010
In recent years LCD flat screens and plasma TV’s have dropped in price significantly. This has made home theater projects more affordable than ever. In its simplest form a home theater...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Sep 16, 2010
The fireweed has gone to seed and the first touches of gold are hitting the aspens. The Colorado summer in Colorado is winding down quickly and soon our decks will be covered with snow....
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Sep 13, 2010
A backsplash provides a water-resistant cover to areas often damaged by splashes from a nearby sink, and a transition between the counter and the wall. Gaps behind cabinets, due to...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Sep 13, 2010
Heading home after a weekend of camping yesterday, I saw the first signs of fall, a few aspen leaves touched with gold. The nights are beginning to cool and soon the winter heating...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Aug 26, 2010
When storm season approaches, one of the key components to keeping you and your family warm and dry is your roof. Tropical storms and hurricanes are well known as “roof eaters,”...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Aug 16, 2010
In the construction industry, we're often faced with schedule-wrecking weather interruptions. Two trades hit the hardest by Mother Nature are roofing and painting. While roofing can...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Jul 13, 2010
When people think of hardwood floors, many associations come to mind. These can range from fond childhood memories of lying on the living room hardwood at Grandma’s to an exasperated...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Jul 07, 2010
As you probably know, mold tends to pop up anywhere. You can find it on last week’s loaf of bread or in an old container of mystery food (also known as the kid’s science...