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Mikeberner

Mike Berner

location-pin Minneapolis, MN

Expertise: Home Building, Carpentry, Framing, Plumbing, Electrical, Home fixtures, Decks, Fences, Pergolas, Furniture, Design

Mike Berner

  • Former Senior Editor for Family Handyman
  • Board of Directors for Minnesota Woodworkers Guild
  • Seven Dreams Education Foundation Grant winner

Experience

Mike Berner is a builder, woodworker, designer and teacher based in Minneapolis, MN. For more than a decade, he has worked alongside and learned from some of the best craftspeople and creatives in the area, learning the trades as both a builder and school teacher. He can build or fix just about anything in a home. He also has an eye for design, drawing up creative plans for furniture, decks, pergolas, and ADUs.

Education

  • University of Minnesota -B.S. Elementary Education
  • University of Minnesota Masters in Education program

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Articles

A white wooden swing with colorful cushions gently sways, surrounded by a stone patio, potted flowers, and a lush green landscape.

How to Build a Porch Swing

Build a cozy haven to escape everyday hustle and bustle with these porch swing plans.
A wooden table showcases drinks and lemons, surrounded by black chairs, on a sunny outdoor patio with green grass and a blue tree backdrop.

How To Build a DIY Patio Table

Looking to enhance your deck or patio? This low-maintenance DIY patio table is a great place to begin.
A white wooden swing with colorful cushions gently sways, surrounded by a stone patio, potted flowers, and a lush green landscape.

How To Hang a Porch Swing

Want to swing your afternoon away in the warm breeze? Here's how to set up your porch swing in no time.