Tag: Honest Craftsmanship

Cody McKee

Shiplap vs Tongue & Groove: The Ultimate Guide to Differences, Durability, Cost, and Installation

Shiplap uses a rabbeted overlap where one board laps the next, creating a distinct shadow line that emphasizes horizontal courses, while tongue & groove uses a projecting tongue on one edge that fits into a mating groove for a tight, interlocking seam. These joint types influence installation tolerances, movement under humidity, and the finished appearance of walls, ceilings, or siding.

Cody McKee

Aromatic Cedar Closet Liners: Natural Benefits, Installation, and Maintenance Guide

Aromatic cedar liners deter moths and certain fabric pests primarily through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from the heartwood; these compounds interact with insect olfactory receptors and reduce attraction or feeding behavior on stored textiles. Typical targets include clothing moth larvae and other fabric-feeding larvae; cedar’s oils are not a guaranteed exterminant but act as a preventative layer that lowers pest activity in properly maintained storage.

Cody McKee

More Than About Us – Part 2

Our story is, was, and always will be about “us.” There is no individual piece of the puzzle that is greater than the others. In Part 1, I shared how our family left Kansas and followed God’s call to Arkansas—an unexpected move that would change our lives. Now, nearly 25 years later, there’s still a lot of story left to tell.

Cody McKee

The Sawmill at Midnight

There’s something special about the kind of night that sneaks up on you.
The kind where you look at your watch and realize it’s nearly midnight — your body’s tired and aching, but your mind’s wide awake. The laughter’s still easy, and the work feels more like privilege than chore.