Let me take you on a journey back to my childhood, where my love for woodworking began in my grandfather's basement woodshop. The highlight of those days was getting my hands on his yankee drill - that thing was SO cool! It wasn't long before I set my sights on building my very own treehouse. I scoured the local dump for wood every weekend and celebrated like it was Christmas whenever I scored some nails. Before I knew it, I had a two-story treehouse complete with a pulley-operated skylight/hatch, making it the envy of all the neighborhood kids.

Fast forward to the summer of '98, when I embarked on my first job as a laborer/carpenter's apprentice with a close family friend who was a custom home builder. Under his expert guidance, I dove into the world of craftsmanship, learning the ins and outs of timber framing, interior millwork, and cabinetry. Jamie, my mentor, had more faith in me than I had in myself, always patient in guiding me through the process and allowing me to learn from my mistakes. Years later, he entrusted me with cutting a timber frame garage, a task that filled me with both excitement and nerves. When we finally erected the frame and it was within an eighth of an inch of square, Jamie's, "atta boy" meant the world to me, and I will forever be grateful for his mentorship and belief in my abilities.

Since those early days, I've worn many hats - from timber framer to interior finish carpenter to lead carpenter to owning a custom wine cellar & cabinetry shop. Today, my focus is on my remodeling/design/cabinetry business, where I aim to collaborate with individuals and businesses who share my passion for craftsmanship and excellence.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I can't wait to chat with you about your project.

Your craftsman,

Chris O'Neil