Carpenter — Model — Friend
As a kid I always enjoyed being my dad’s "helping hands" in the garage. That’s where it all started. I found a fascination in fixing anything around the house, from our garbage disposal to replacing a light fixture. What I didn’t learn through trial and error, I sought out in "How To" books and shop classes in high school.
In college, I enrolled in every technical theatre class offered. These classes taught me how to use my handy man skill in a creative manner. I did everything from building sets to hanging lights. After seeing my work ethic, my theater professor asked me to help him remodel a house one summer. I’ve been remodeling houses and doing other various projects ever since.
After college I continued remodeling houses and working for the local reparatory theater. I moved out to Los Angeles a few years ago and was very fortunate to get a job as a design assistant on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. It was a wonderful learning experience, but I was ready to move on in order to focus more on carpentry work. Since then, I’ve been doing carpentry on various shows and pilots.
— Jordan L Hahn
Caitlin’s parents came to visit and we went to a lot of movies, Hearst Castle, Old Town San Diego, and the San Diego Zoo. Went on a great hike through Malibu Canyon and saw the Rindge Dam. Softball tournament.
January ‘10Designed and built an Outdoor Staircase for a friend. Celebrated my mom’s 60th birthday.
December ‘09Went back to Nebraska for Christmas. Got snowed in on the Brandes Farm and ended up playing a lot of board games. Also helped to move and feed cows, plow snow, check tanks, and repair fences. We had a great New Years Eve party in the newly renovated Bunk House.
November ‘09Started and completed both Bamboo Walkway awnings. Also created a green screen background for a Web Files project.
October ‘09Took part in a murder mystery for Halloween.
September ’09Went to the Grand Canyon for the Romano wedding.
August ’09Completed the Bamboo Fence at Perry’s house. I helped out on “The Fishing School” project for episode 719 of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Washington DC.
July ’09Had a great Birthday on the 9th with lots of friends. The best birthday present was rescuing our new kitten Harley Quinn. Went to the Summer X-Games at the Staples Center. Started work on the Bamboo Fence at Perry’s house.
June ’09Finished the inside of Roger Brandes’ Bunk House. Completed the Office Closet at Perry’s house. Also worked on various other projects including sanding/staining an existing fence and installing a light/fan in the bathroom.
May ‘09Worked on the Office Closet at Perry’s house. He wanted to convert the closet into a place to store boxes and accessories need for an office.
April ’09Worked on two pilots. The first was working as a production assistant on a Lifetime show about helping married couples to get back in shape and back in love. On the second pilot I worked as a carpenter for an A&E home renovation show. Completed the Back Fence at Perry’s house.