KMS Woodworks' Profile | Nederland, CO

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About Me:

Originally from Michigan, I moved to Colorado in 1991 to be closer to the mountains I love. After working in the corporate world of Biotechnology for 12 years I started my own carpentry and woodworking business. In addition to basic handyman tasks I specialize in Custom Furniture, Tile and Hardwood Flooring, Kitchens, Baths and Decks. I was inspired for this career change after a 960 sq ft addition to my home. I hired a framing crew to dry in the space but have completed all of the rest myself. (It was a couple years after this project started that I found my new career) We recently purchased over 40 acres of land in Northern New Mexico and have started a small off grid cabin. Our long term plans are to relocate there and build a larger off grid home. When I'm not up to my elbows in Sawdust I enjoy Photography, Color Digital, Time-Lapse and True Infrared. You can see it at my Flickr pages. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmswoodworks... Website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmswoodworks/se... www.kmswoodworks.com www.http://kmswoodworks.wordpress.com

Favorite area of home improvement:

I love working with natural Stone Tile...The more exotic the better

Recent Activity

Pest Control: Mice in the House

First found mice droppings in the pantry, then under the sink. Now it seems they're everywhere. Landlord has put out mice bait under the house and mouse trap in the house but the mice are too smart for that. Now they're crawling on my kitchen counters, which are devoid of food except for the fruit/veggie bowl they got into last night. What to do?

Commented 20 hours ago
Pick up a half dozen Victor mouse traps...bait with peanut butter. Place the bait end along ...»
the wall or toe kick. Mice like to travel along the walls and edges. The more traps you place the better your odds of getting them.
poke around under your sink, this is a very common entry point. (around plumbing pipes) Some coarse steel wood inserted in the holes and then fill with spray foam.

Crafts: My 1st Craft Fair Booth!

Does anyone have any do's or don'ts? Or something that you like to see there to purchase? What draws you to a booth?

THanks!!

Commented 20 hours ago
I did the craft fair thing for about 6 or 7 years. My woodworking, jewelry boxes, handmade ...»
pens, photography and silversmithing. There is a lot of difference form one venue to another. some shows I did great others just OK.
Engaging the shopper will lead to a longer visit and possible sale. I would often set my chair out infront of my booth...rather than hiding in the back. After the customer steps into the both I would then get up and engage in small talk. Having seen many vendors sitting quietly in the back reading a book...I see customer walk in and then out...with out so much as a nod.

Cleaning & Organization: Dust in the desert

I need help! I live in the Phoenix area and have not adjusted to the dust from the environment. When I dust furniture using the common aerosol sprays, 5 minutes later the furniture has ...»

Commented 20 hours ago
Moot furniture in people homes is finished with some type of poly or lacquer. The use of ...»
silicone and wax products can actually pose more problems. In the rare case you have natural wood finishes...one product that I have used for years is Howards feed and wax. It is a blend of bees wax and orange oil. a light application and rub done with a dry cotton rag can last months.

Remodeling: Building a "Sleep Pod."

Hi Everyone: It's been 5 years since I bought my condo so, I can't quite leave. The elephant, I mean, the gentleman who lives above does nothing but disturb my slumber. I've tried ...»

Commented 20 hours ago
One leader in sound reduction is "homosote" ...»

http://www.homasote.com/
we would use the homosote board for a backer in my sweeties stain glass studio...not for noise for but for cutting.

Gardening: My pomegranate tree is being attacked by ants!

I love looking outside and seeing how well our pomegranate tree is dong this year. We've raised it over the past 6 years from a tiny sapling and now it's producing some beautiful fruit. ...»

Commented 20 hours ago
I had a minor aphid issue a number of years ago in my garden / greenhouse. I bought a "bag" of ...»
lady bugs from a local nursery / greenhouse. Lady bugs love to eat aphids. This type of treatment works really well in a contained environment like a greenhouse...and pretty good in the open. When the food supply has been diminished they just move on to other locations to eat.

Cleaning & Organization: How to clean film from newly installed white subway tile in shower.

I just had my shower redone after experiencing a leak. I used white subway tile. I noticed many of them have a film that doesn't wash off and others feel rough. I am assuming it is from ...»

Commented 2 days ago
I often buff out dry "grout haze" with a dry towel....this is done at 5-6 hours after being ...»
grouted.

Cleaning & Organization: Leftover smell of smoke in car

My sister finally gave up smoking 2 years ago but the smoke smell is still in the car. She was told it would cost $600.00 to remove it as they would have to take the car apart. Is there another way of getting rid of this smell. Thank You

Commented 2 days ago
some folks swear by Meguires odor eliminator. ...»

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Odor-Eliminat...

Repurposing & Upcycling: What to do with old glass door

Have old glass door and want suggestions as what to do with it

Commented 2 days ago
I have seen some folks convert these into cold frames, for starting plants in the garden. If ...»
it is a wood framed door be sure to paint it well with an exterior rated paint...this will reduce the potential for rot due to higher humidity and exposure to water / soil.

Gardening: Toadstools

I how can I get rid of hundreds of ink toadstools in my very small , garden , they are even growing under my artificial lawn.

Commented 2 days ago
What you see (the toad stool) is just a small part of the "plant". The mush room part is the ...»
fruiting body (reproductive part) of the organism. The far greater bulk of the fungi are comprised of Mycelium ...these are fine hair like structures. Fungi feed on dead plant matter, so keeping that "out" of the soil will help. rather than leaving grass clippings and trimmings in the garden remove them and compost them "off site". The higher density or critical mass of a compost bin often allows these to decompose at a higher temp via bacteriological methods..temps where fungi are challenged.
Hand picking early will reduce the spore load for future generations.
http://www.rolawndirect.co.uk/aftercare-toad...

Outdoor Living: Jasper or Agate?

I found this rock in my backyard tonight. Not sure if it is Jasper or Agate. Anyone know? It weighs almost 4 lbs and is bigger than the palm of my hand. If it is agate or jasper is it ...»

Commented 2 days ago
SerenityandLaughter ...ouch...your ex's heart, or my ex's Liver...

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