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
| Aug 21, 2012
One common question I get asked a lot is, “Can you fix this tile?” My answer is usually, “It depends.” In some of those cases the client has some spare tiles...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Aug 16, 2012
Back in the old days, builders constructed walls of lath and plaster. The amount of work and skill needed for those installs is mind-blowing compared to the ease of drywall. Drywall,...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Aug 15, 2012
Having gutters on your home is a good thing. Gutters can prevent water damage to your foundation and landscaping from heavy drip edge flows. But how do you choose the right ones? Whether...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Aug 14, 2012
I just returned home from a 3000 mile road trip. Part of the preparation for this trip included clearing many tools out of the back of my truck to allow us to use the space for camping...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Aug 08, 2012
Over the years as a Denver-area remodeling contractor, I have both installed and removed hot tubs. The removal process is not complicated, but still involves some planning. In most...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Jul 18, 2012
Decking building is one of my areas of expertise, and over the years I have re-built and built from scratch thousands and thousands of square feet of decks. One common thread I see...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Jul 12, 2012
Native edge furniture is made from slabs of wood, which are sanded smooth – all except the edge, which is left in the unique shape designed by Nature. Also known as “natural...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| Jun 06, 2012
In the last few weeks I have done a couple of deck restorations for my Denver-area carpentry clients. The first was a relatively new hardwood deck, which I've cared for in the past....
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| May 31, 2012
Tiny is a relative term and generally refers to homes of 400 sq feet or less; many of these are much smaller at 98 to140 sq feet or so. One of the big drivers for people to downsize...
Posted by Kevin Stevens
| May 16, 2012
Imagine a home that heats and cools itself without the need of a furnace or AC unit; one that produces its own zero emission supply of electricity, and is not dependent on a municipal...