For as long as I can remember I have been interested in creating. Starting in kindergarten, I was known as one of the most artistic kids. I even used recess to create knick-knacks or drawings and then I would sell them to my fellow classmates.
My early creative nature was heavily influenced by the economic circumstances surrounding our family as I was growing up. We had to be fairly frugal for our parents to raise us six children and send us all through college. Looking back, our simple lifestyle was a true blessing because it taught us how to be content with life without material goods and how to be self sufficient.
I now work as a full time graphic designer for a printing company (shameless plug: contact me if you need any graphic design work done!) but manage to find time to work on our house, yard, and vehicles. Since I never had any formal training in automotive or shop environments, I have had to learn everything on my own. This is why I have created How-To Matthew, to help the people out there who, like me, want to do it ourselves but who may not have the professional background of a mechanic or contractor.
Both my wife and I hope you enjoy this site and find it most helpful in your do-it-yourself adventures!
