In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan kicks off the new year with an inspiring interview featuring Ginger Martin, a skilled carpenter and founder of the Crafty Carpenter DIY Academy.

Ginger shares her journey as a woman in the trades, reflecting on her family's deep roots in carpentry and the challenges and triumphs she’s faced along the way. Through her engaging discussion, Ginger emphasizes the value of learning DIY skills, tackling home projects, and fostering confidence in the process.

Listeners will also hear about the many benefits of pursuing a career in the trades, from acquiring practical, lifelong skills to the empowerment that comes with mastering hands-on work.

For the full interview, visit RepcoLite's YouTube channel and don’t forget to subscribe for more content.

HELFPUL LINKS

• Ginger's Interview on YouTube
• The Crafty Carpenter DIY Academy
• The Crafty Carpetner YouTube Channel

00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings

00:23 Exciting Interview Announcement

01:08 Meet Ginger Martin: A Carpenter's Journey

01:54 Family Legacy in Carpentry

03:27 Breaking the Mold: Ginger's Determination

04:43 Challenges and Triumphs in the Trades

08:38 The Importance of Trades Education

13:45 Learning from Mistakes

16:33 Empowering DIY Skills

19:01 Welcome Back to the Show

19:25 Ginger Martin's DIY Adventures

19:55 Building Confidence Through Fixing Things

24:30 Starting the Crafty Carpenter Academy

25:28 Empowering Women in Carpentry

25:57 The Importance of Learning Basic Skills

26:23 Future Vision for the Crafty Carpenter Academy

34:33 Encouraging the Next Generation in Trades

38:42 Final Thoughts and Farewell