Whimsical

A lot of the things I make are not about problems, they’re just fun!

My wife loved the idea of a “Doghouse Under the Stairs” to showcase the dog-friendliness of our rental cabin. It was built off-site from scrap wood flooring.

Stairs to the basement
Building it in the shop back home

A fun coffee/puzzle table with corks under the glass… made from scrap wood flooring

In Process
In Use

Made a place to hang your clothes from a Wyeth print, reclaimed window, and kitchen knobs…

Cut up…
Assembled…

Frames from reclaimed / patina wood

Props for the local theater group

The challenge above was to make it look like the back of a piano, allow kids to be seen on stage behind it, and then also move it off quickly!
Spooky Candle
Before the wax

Recycled a slide from a play set to make the deck more fun for kids of all ages

Since we live in Virginia, we wanted to join the party with our own Love sign

I am a semi-retired Mechanical Engineer who has spent 50+ years taking things apart and putting them back together. I am a problem solver by nature and have a knack for finding creative solutions to make life more efficient and less stressful.

I can help you solve problems in and around your home.

Let’s connect:

Nick Achterberg

Text/Call/Leave Voicemail: 443-496-4511