I will be the first to admit that I don’t know that much about hardware and construction things. I used to be quite a tomboy and was always helping out my aunt build things in our basement. We made all sorts of holiday decorations, and even a little sailboat once. But that was about the end of my knowledge.

Then in middle school I got back into being Ms. Handy when I had to take shop class each year. It was fun getting to use large-scale saws and other equipment for the first time. I loved working with wood, or any construction material really. I built shelves, made little carvings, learned how to stain things properly, and generally had a good time.

My aunt is still a big time wood worker, but sadly I don’t help her out as much anymore. And I’ve noticed that I really do miss working with power tools. I loved the feeling of actually building something on my own that I could be proud of.

Now I’m more of a girlie girl, but there’s still that little bit in side of me that always wants to run into the nearest hardware store and buy some powder tools or other building materials. I can’t promise I’d know what to do with them, but I’m sure that in the end it would be mighty fun!