Miles' Projects

A man who endures trials is blessed,

because when he passes the test 
he will receive the crown of life

that God has promised 
to those who love Him.

James 1:12

Mom calls it hands on "life skills"
but Dad & I call it FUN

Miles & his dad have been busy creating many great projects.

Put on the safety glasses & take a tour around the workshop…. 

MINI FRIDGE CABINET 

Mom needed a cabinet for her mini fridge

so Miles got busy building

his surprise for Mom

& when it was finished 

Mom LOVED her new cabinet…..

it even doubles as a place to store Marley's food

PUZZLE PIECES

Miles & his dad decided to make puzzle pieces 

which really fit together

or can be 1 individual piece

as a way for Miles to say Thank You 

to his therapist for all of her hard work

JEEP DECALS

Miles likes "fixing" up the Jeep

& decided it needed to have a proper GI Joe vehicle name 

It is called A.W.E Stryker

He couldn't leave the front "unfinished"….. YO JOE

JEEP DOOR HOLDERS

With a Jeep the doors must come off for some summer fun

but where do you store those doors?

With Miles' handy dandy door holders of course :)

It comes in a 4 door model

 equipped with wheels for easy moving

This is the 2 door model

also equipped with wheels 

Hmm….now what about the top? 

CRANE

Miles & his dad solved the dilemma of
taking/storing the Jeep top

they built this crane 

which takes less time/effort 

to get the top off or on

SPARE TIRE COVER

What better place for Advertising?

The boys are visible now

and Miles is happy with the finished product

PARACORD ITEMS

Miles makes these to raise money for other Non-profits 

or his therapies not covered by insurance. 

                                           

                                           Bracelets                                      Keychains

  


                                                                      Lanyards

Jeep Handles

Maybe the boys will see you at their next fundraising event

SHADOW BOX FOR DAD

Miles helped his dad build a shadow box 

for his items from Iraq

MARLEY'S DISH HOLDER

Miles made this for Marley as a Christmas gift

Marley had fun "unwrapping" the gift

but really enjoyed the "treats" it held

Miles also made a dish holder 

for one of Marley's friends

she really liked it too

TOMATO CLIMBING "FENCE"

Miles received a tomato plant to grow from 

his class field trip & needed something for it to climb.

This is what he made with his dad….

Turned out the "tomato" plant 

was actually squash :)

LAUNDRY BASKET SHELVES

Hmmm.....

we need to free up floor space in the laundry room

sounds like a project for Miles & Dad

finished product works really well!

CONSOLE TABLE

A table was needed for a Sunday School classroom

which had a beach theme

& this was the final product

Thanks Miles & Dad for such a creative piece

PLATFORM BED FRAMES 

The laundry basket holder started 

all kinds of new projects beginning with

our new platform bed frame

you can't have a new bed frame

& not have matching side tables

 & bookshelf

 the boys also got a new platform bed frame 

with custom built headboard & shelves

FIRE PIT

 Miles & his dad helped friends build 

a fire pit which was a lot of fun

HOUSE REMODEL

We decided to remodel the kitchen

after verifying the wall wasn't load bearing

Miles had fun helping knock it down

he helped install cabinets, appliances, 

ceiling fans & lights

he even painted the barstools our friends gave us

Since Miles was doing a good job painting

he did the "barn" doors for his game room

& installed the hardware

he also helped to make & 

paint all the white shelves

along with painting the new bathroom

and he helped to create the new 

bathroom vanity & sink

I needed more storage space in the

laundry room so Miles assembled

this shelf unit for me

On the outside of the house

he helped lay pavers 

which Marley approved as a good job

 & he helped assemble the shed in the backyard

BASKETBALL GOAL

For Christmas he got a basketball goal

Now he can practice at home 

he did a great job putting it together

and has enjoyed playing outside more

WALKING DEAD JACKET

Miles wanted a jacket like his favorite character

so wings were created & a friend sewed them on

PALLET BOOK SHELF
Dad needed a new shelf
for all of his books

DESK/GUEST HEADBOARD
We needed a better desk solution
that could also double as a headboard
for an air mattress when guests stay over

They took the bottom part off of the desk
to mount the top part to the wall with chains

just remove the chains & the desk

folds flat against the wall 

functioning as a headboard

 UTILITY OVERHEAD PROTECTION
& OUTDOOR SHOWER
Miles helped his dad install the outdoor shower
after putting up the utilities covering

They also laid rocks/pavers for the outdoor area

 to use as a nice walkway when grilling

BACK PORCH REMODEL

New pavers were laid

on the entire porch

Pallet boards were used to make 

foot stools & a couple of end tables

Old army water barrels are 

being used as end tables too

The old back door was made into 

an outdoor table

Pallet boards were used to hold signs,

a bottle opener & mason jar lights

They made another pallet board 

sign next to the pool

Pallet Board Map of USA

Mardi Gras colors were painted 

for places we've lived & visited

with room on the top for a shelf to be added if needed

Miles helped assemble a rocking chair

Miles installed the last 

of 3 outdoor ceiling fans

 Marley says they did a great job

on the back porch

Layla & her teddy bear agree

it's their favorite place to be

for watching squirrels 

Thanks Miles & Dad for the new porch