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Friday, January 16, 2026

Aventon E-Bike Adventure


Friends, Welcome back, it's been a minute! I'm stoked to be back with this fun adventure with Aventon. I've wanted an electric bike for the longest! I love riding bikes, it's one of my favorite ways to adventure outdoors. So when I heard my buddy Ben Paik of @WobyDesign was going to return an E-bike from Aventon that was just a little to big to fit in his new van conversion build out, I jumped at the chance to take it off his hands. I reached out to Aventon and Explained how much I'd love to try out their Sinch E-bike and give my honest review.


Aventon is such a rad company and they agreed to let me test out the Aventon Sinch foldable E-bike. I picked up the red E-bike from Ben's shop and took her for a test spin around the block and instantly fell in LOVE. I named her Ruby that day. After a few days of cruising around with the Sinch E-bike, my Husband @nobadtides was having trouble keeping up with me and Ruby on his regular pedal bike. So I wrote to Aventon again and explained how I'd love to add a second Sinch bike to our family so that my husband could keep up with me. I went back for another adventure to Ben's shop to pick up the boxed e-bike and immediately unboxed her once I got home.

The boxed e-bike was a stunning emerald green that Eric named Jade. Once we were all charged up we took them for a few spins around town. Then we really hooked up our bikes with surf racks and cruised to the beach for a surf photo session. Big thank you and shout to @kevfoto2012 on Instagram for catching some epic shots of Eric surfing in the water, while I capture him on shore. I can't wait to take the Aventon E-bike camping and to the desert, I know we'll have many more adventures and I can't wait. Thank you again Friends for watching today's Vlog and until our next video together. Cheers it up! Big Thank you to Aventon for adding us to the family, we love our new bikes! be sure to check out there website: http://aspireiq.go2cloud.org/aff_c?of... Huge shout out and Thank you to my Buddy Ben Paik of @WobyDesign he's the best! check out his channel and follow along on his new van build its going to be epic! Also follow him on Instagram @WobyDesign Business inquires contact: WoodBrainLZ@gmail.com

 


Sunday, January 4, 2026

Building a Custom Redwood Hot Tub Surround for Our Coleman Inflatable Hot Tub | DIY Tutorial


Hey friends! I’m sharing how I built a custom redwood surround for our inflatable Coleman hot tub (from @Lowes). This project combines woodworking skills, a little creativity, and a lot of fun! Let's get to it.

How to Build a Hot Tub Surround
๐Ÿ”จ Step-by-Step Process 1️⃣ Foam Base Template: Started with a 1/2” foam base from Amazon, trimmed 6 inches, and used it as a guide to trace the hot tub’s shape onto brown construction paper. 2️⃣ Framing the Structure: Cut arcs from 2x12 lumber using a jigsaw (and later a bandsaw for more accurate cuts). 3️⃣ Assembly: Used my @FestoolUSA Kapex miter saw and @KregToolCompany Foreman jig to add pocket holes for easy assembly. 4️⃣ Redwood Covering: Covered the frame with redwood boards, sealing them with @TotalBoat Gleam varnish for durability and shine. 5️⃣ Finishing Touches: Added angled top boards, filled nail holes with a glue-and-sawdust mix, and installed COB LED string lights for a beautiful glow at night. ๐Ÿ› ️ Hot Tub Cover Hack I modified the Coleman cover by removing snaps, cleaning it with acetone, and separating the insulated sections to improve heat retention. ๐ŸŒŸ Materials & Tools Used: Foam mat for under hot tub: https://amzn.to/4gJuWyN Redwood boards (Thank you @MendocinoForestProducts!) TotalBoat products: Gleam Varnish & Lust Varnish (Shop TotalBoat) Tools from @FestoolUSA, @KregToolCompany, and more!
๐ŸŽฅ Why Watch This Video? Learn how to create a durable and stylish surround for your hot tub. Discover woodworking tips and tricks for curved and angled cuts. Get inspired to personalize your DIY projects! If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and subscribe to support my channel. Don’t forget to share your own DIY hot tub surrounds or ideas in the comments! ๐Ÿ“ฑ Follow Me for More DIY Inspiration: Instagram & TikTok: @Wood_Brain Patreon:   / wood_brain  



 


 



๐Ÿ”— Resources & Thanks:
Special thanks to @TotalBoat for their amazing products and support!
Thanks to @MendocinoForestProducts for the beautiful redwood.
Lowe’s Creator Program for gifting the Coleman Hot Tub.
Big thanks to my awesome husband @nobadtides for his constant support.

๐ŸŽฅ Filming & Editing Info:
Camera: Canon GX7 Mark II
Tripod: Tripod | Wheels for Tripod
Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro (self-taught and loving the process!).

๐Ÿ’ก Let’s Connect:
Business Inquiries: WoodBrainLZ@gmail.com