Flying W Designs

12/04/2024

Morning! I have 2x Merry Christmas Y’all signs that are almost ready. They will be ready this weekend. $255 includes premium outdoor wood, outdoor paint with acrylic hand paint, clear coat and stakes!

11/21/2023

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! I’m taking orders for delivery about 12/2. Good news is no inflation! I’m actually below my 2022 prices! My son is helping build the Jengo and my daughter is helping to paint this year!

JOY $240
Texas y’all $245
NOEL $265
Giant Jengo $180

Thank you all for supporting small local business!

*I use premium signboard, SW outdoor paint, stakes included and everything is hand made.

06/29/2022

Several months ago, i took on a big project - convert the stairs from carpet to hardwoods. It seemed simple enough - lets do it!

Step 1: rip out the carpet - easy!
Step 2: remove all the carpet staples- tedious but easy. Better with a helper!
Step 3: realize the builder grade stairs still have bark and aren’t square or flat enough.
Step 4: replace every single tread and riser
Step 5: cut risers and treads to size
Step 6: dye and stain oak treads dark walnut
Step 7: paint risers white
Step 8: apply 5 coats floor polyurethane
Step 9: install risers/treads
Step 10: install iron ballusters / rails - note this was harder to get right than all the treads/risers.

Step 11: remind your patient and forgiving spouse that good things come with time- sometimes 9 months! Thank you

11/27/2021

I’ve made a few JOY signs over the years! This is the first year I’ve made a blue one! It looks amazing- Julie Ondrias Washburn matched the blue perfectly! Thank you Rebecca for the opportunity!

11/07/2021

Hey everyone! We managed to sneak away to Hawaii for the first time! Will be back soon and will respond to messages !

Also, eveythind ordered to date is cut and primed. Just need to paint!

Thanks everyone!
Matt and Julie

01/08/2021

Updated post on cutting cable.

I've been asked how I cut cable 9yrs ago and saved ~$8k in the process.

9yrs ago my wife and I were flipping through the channels irritated by the fact that nothing looked good to watch. So we thought, why not try it?

Here's what we did:
First: go check out antennaweb.org first to see what type of antenna you need. (How big and how hi!)
Equipment: Antenna: I'm a diy nerd and live close to the towers, so I built my own db4 antenna for about $6. You can get good antennas all over Amazon though for less than $50. (Pasted one I used below) I put the antenna inside the attic so I don't have to worry about weather. The higher the better!

Wiring: I used the existing coax cable in the house.

DVR: we bought a TiVo and paid the lifetime fee so you don't have monthly fees. About $250 all in. This isn't required but we like DVRs and skipping commercials is awesome.

Streaming stick: I am a HUGE fan of Roku streaming sticks. Cheap and they work really well.
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video : total is about $25/mo. There are also streaming services for all the sports you want now.

Pros:
Antenna picture is true 1080p actually better quality than satellite or cable. NFL looks amazing.
Local channels: there are a surprising number 100+ but about 15-20 that I would watch.
- 11.3 for crime mystery. Grit for old westerns. 20.1 for old movies. Lots of non-english also.
No commercials- cutting Disney channel and Nickelodeon noticeably changed what the kids ask for from Santa. Amazing!
Save$- seriously.

Cons: I've had trouble getting ESPN 2 for world cup but I think they have a service now. DIY shows are limited. If you have family with cable - the Roku can connect to most cable channels when they visit.

01/12/2020

Hey all. People have asked about how we cut the cord on cable.
I used antennaweb.org to see what antenna I needed in the attic. (Built my own). Then I bought a TiVo and a Roku.
The TiVo let's us DVR shows, etc. The Roku let's us use prime and Netflix.

Our 'cable' bill is about $20/mo. We don't have a lack of things to watch.

Which broadcast channels can you receive for free? It's time you cut the cord!

12/10/2019

We wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We finally finished our Santa! Great painting Julie!

12/07/2019

I'm seeing lots of JOY, peace and noel in the neighborhood! Merry Christmas all!!