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About Me – Meet Duncan

Hi, I’m Duncan – a family man in my late 40s with a 9-to-5 job, a love for DIY, and a garage full of sawdust and tools. I started Duncan’s Practical Builds to share my passion for building, fixing, and creating things with anyone who wants to give DIY a go.

By day, I work a regular job. But on evenings and weekends, you’ll find me in my garage, working on woodworking projects, small electronics builds, or tinkering with my campervan. This blog is where I share those projects – the ones that are practical, affordable, and satisfying to finish.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could build that,” or “I’d love to try DIY, but I don’t know where to start,” you’re in the right place.

Why I Started This Blog

Like many people, I started with simple projects – fixing a broken shelf or making small repairs around the house. The more I built, the more I realized how rewarding it is to create something useful with my own hands. It’s relaxing, it saves money, and it’s a great break from screens.

Over the years, I’ve learned a lot – usually by making mistakes first! I realized there are loads of people out there who want to try DIY but feel overwhelmed by complicated instructions, fancy tools, or expensive materials.

That’s why I started Duncan’s Practical Builds:

To share step-by-step guides for practical projects anyone can do.
To keep things simple and beginner-friendly – no confusing jargon here.
To help you build things that are useful, affordable, and fun.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog is all about practical DIY for beginners and enthusiasts:

Woodworking Projects: From shelves and small furniture to easy organizers.
Simple Electronics Builds: Great for anyone curious about basic circuits and small repairs.
Home Improvement Tips: Quick, affordable fixes that save time and money.

I also share stories about my campervan projects. Owning a campervan has been a dream come true, and I’m always finding ways to upgrade it with DIY solutions – from building custom storage to installing small electronics. If you love the idea of working on your own van or car, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.

DIY Is for Everyone

You don’t need to be a professional builder to start DIY. You just need some basic tools, a bit of patience, and a willingness to try. I believe:

DIY is affordable: You can create great things without spending a fortune.
DIY is rewarding: There’s nothing better than looking at something and thinking, “I made that.”
DIY is for families: Some of my best weekends are spent building small projects with my kids.

If you’ve got a garage, shed, or even a corner of a room to work in, you’ve got enough space to build something.

Let’s Build Something Together

I’m here to share everything I’ve learned – the tips, the mistakes, and the satisfaction of finishing a project. Whether you’re looking for a small woodwork build, a simple electronics fix, or ideas for your campervan, I’ve got guides to help you get started.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll find inspiration here to pick up some tools and try something new.

Let’s roll up our sleeves and get building – one project at a time.