STUpendous Blog

Today I said goodbye to Barney. He left this world in his little red wagon, with my voice in his ears and our story between us.

A field guide for anyone meeting the person behind STUpendous: expect useful chaos, excessive curiosity, sudden projects, sentimental detours, and a very real chance you'll end up at Lowe's.

Need TV mounting in Lynchburg, VA? STUpendous can help with placement, leveling, mount compatibility, existing mounting problems and cleaner cable routing.

Smart home installation in Lynchburg, VA does not have to mean replacing everything. Learn how STUpendous can connect, organize, and simplify compatible devices you already own.

Furniture assembly in Lynchburg, VA for beds, nightstands, shelving, cabinets and flat-pack pieces. STUpendous handles the parts, hardware, alignment and setup.

Home Assistant setup in Lynchburg, VA can bring compatible Matter, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and RF devices into one organized system with dashboards, automations and local control.

A practical guide to sourdough bulk fermentation, temperature, timing, readiness cues, under-fermentation, over-fermentation, and learning to read the dough instead of the clock.

Exactly what 1:1:1, 1:2:2, and 1:5:5 starter feedings mean, with gram examples, timing logic, readiness signs, and a simple method for calculating any ratio.

What sourdough discard is, how to store mature discard, when to throw it away, what it adds to recipes, and 10 practical ways to put it to work.

A plain-English guide to sourdough starter, discard, levain, hydration, bulk fermentation, proofing, scoring, crumb, inclusions, and the complete bread-making process.

Your smart home may not need new devices. See how I use Home Assistant, Matter, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, local control, and SDR to make mixed-brand devices work together.

A practical guide to storing homemade sourdough after cutting, slowing staling, protecting the crust, and freezing bread so it stays useful instead of sad.

Owning a home means facing repairs sooner or later. I’ve learned that having dependable home fixes ready can save a lot of stress and money. Whether it’s a leaky faucet or a faulty electrical outlet, knowing how to handle these issues quickly is key. I want to share practical tips and tricks that work every time. These are simple, effective, and perfect for anyone who wants to keep their home in great shape. Why Dependable Home Fixes Matter When something breaks, it can throw

Sometimes, the easiest way to understand how far you have come is to write everything down. Recently, I was preparing a punch list for a contractor I know. The goal was simple: explain the types of work I can confidently handle if he ever needs help completing a project, serving a customer, or clearing the smaller items that tend to accumulate at the end of a job.

A quick handyman visit became a reminder that practical repairs, patient tech support, and a little trust can make home feel easier—brownies included.

A bread customer became a repeat home-services client—and showed me that the real connection between everything I do is trust.

Real customer feedback reveals what people consistently love about STUpendous Sourdough: flavor, freshness, texture, presentation, variety, and personal service.

Seven genuine Facebook recommendations from customers praising STUpendous sourdough, Jalapeño Cheddar, sandwich bread, rolls, bread bowls, burger buns, Reese's-inspired bread, Lemon Blueberry, and Red Velvet.

Ten genuine 5-star Google reviews from customers who have enjoyed STUpendous sourdough loaves, rolls, buns, bread bowls, cookies, and customer service.

The first stranger who trusted me with a four-figure project taught me that being resourceful is not the same as being low-value.