How far I've come in 5 years...

Comparing the two kitchen islands I've created is a great way to show off how much I've learned doing DIY projects the last five years. I hope this video inspires you to keep learning new skills, take pride in your work, and push yourself to do projects you didn't think you could DIY.

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[janicegray]

You certainly have come a long way in five years. The new island is beautiful.

[AmyMable]

Great job! You got in the game and learned all along the way! More than most of us do. 😊

[redscortgt]

I think one of the things I’ve always been most impressed by is your eye for design. All your colors, textures, and layout is always really well done. I mean doing all the hard construction is pretty awesome too! Can’t wait to see what you do next. :)

[Plantonlylove]

I loved seeing you reflect on a past project and explain how you improved your craft/design as you built it again. Thank you! ❤

[SQLRYAN]

Your videos have been nothing but inspirational to me. I really admire your guts to tackle all sorts of projects and your ideas. Let us all keep learning something new.

[libertyvilleguy]

Agree, you are a full-fledged carpenter. You’re skill and confidence has come a long way. Also, you’re doing good work without the tools and full workshop of many people who do the same quality work that you do.

[rustyshimstock]

This video is outstanding. The story and the conceptualization of the two islands is told at an engaging g, e el of detail and pace. The individual shots tell the technical progression well enough without swelling on any of the inevitable tedious aspects (fa, se starts, mistakes, doubts), . I have been mulling over whether I might make a single cabinet. Now I definitely know I can do it. Thanks. New Subscriber.

[mistygeller]

What a great growth and confidence change!! That is wonderful!

[jodilea]

You’ve come a long way, and the new island looks great! I love the Blum slides too! It’s so neat to be able to look back and see how much we’ve learned by just getting in there and doing it. 😊

[DorothyOzmaLover]

They're so classy which brings some nice style to the kitchen, bless ya!

[shelly]

Great skills for sure! I started watching you because of that desk island, which was pretty cool, but your new island is a huge beautiful upgrade.

[ronm]

Bravo! Thanks for sharing some of your journey. Cheers.

[jakeds]

Awesome job, both islands were pretty cool.

[KitchenIdeaz]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes with your successes- so real!

[JAW]

You did amazing, you should be very proud of this and all of your accomplishments!!

[lindaroyal]

Very beautiful and functional island! Nicely done!

[folmedo]

amazing progress and growth in your skills! Keep up the great content

[gibsonbuilds]

Great job. Inset doors are about keeping everything square and even. Im sure you can do it. It's very rewarding.

[libertyvilleguy]

That faux-granite island top looks very good. I can appreciate it wouldn’t be as durable under heavy use as you’d want it to be.

[jerrycomo]

Full inset drawers: Do what I did. Pick a good practice project. I built 4 rolling tool cabinets and 2 wall cabinets with a total of 14 full inset (flush) drawers for the GARAGE. Plenty of practice without caring too much about final results. Each cabinet has bread board ends made with construction grade pine (2X6). Cheap stuff. Need a hand plane for fine tuning and a deck of cards. Watch lots of videos for instruction. Other good practice project-one shallow drawer box that fits under a printer. 3 for 4 inches high. Get it working decent add a few coats of oil and bee's wax. Done and useful for misc. storage.