About Deano Builds
How I got started
Making things is in my blood. My father and grandfather were both builders, and when I was a boy I spent a lot of time hanging out on job sites helping out, picking up skills through osmosis.
Later on, I attended tech school in regional Victoria. The one teacher who believed in me was my woodworking mentor, and he left a lasting impression, encouraging me to challenge myself and explore what was possible
A career... in butchering?
Finding myself bored and hungry for hands-on work, at the age of 16 I jumped at the opportunity to become a butcher's apprentice. I remained in the industry for over 12 years, until I took on a new job in the dairy industry working as a culture specialist for a large dairy manufacturer.
While I enjoyed the work itself, long hours and a rotating shift roster made it challenging to maintain a work/life balance. Another decade went by and I found myself burnt out, and far too exhausted to nurture my creative side
Chasing a dream
Just after I married my wife, I spent a year stripping down and rebuilding a vintage caravan for us to adventure in, a project that reignited my passion for making and hands on problem solving
When it was finished we decided it was time for a fresh start, and made the decision to move interstate to pursue a slower, more balanced life
Eight months after hitting the road, we arrived in South Western Australia and never looked back. But after years of working at a hard and past face, I initially had a hard time slowing down and adjusting to a more relaxed lifestyle
Deano Builds
Two years into our new life, I had learned to slow down and enjoy a lifestyle on 6.5 acres of rural Aussie bush. But something still felt like it was missing...
That is, until Deano Builds born! Starting a Youtube Channel has given me fresh purpose and a way of exploring, as well as sharing passions that I've had since I was a young boy.
More than anything I'm excited to discover what I'm capable of, and love dreaming up my next crazy idea. I'm stoked to have you along for the journey - thanks for hanging out!