Four years ago, the Andrews looked for a country home that could double as a home-based business. The original plan had been to find a property with a large barn so that Luke could open a metal sculpting studio and with acreage so that Sandy could start a tree nursery. They found the ideal home on a secondary highway about 40 minutes north of Toronto. Quite by accident, they discovered Luke could carve amazing cedar statutes and a new business was born. We want to keep the statues and totems affordable to everyone and everyone likes them.
Carving seems to be a family talent.
Luke, who has 5 brothers and 6 sisters, is already recruiting them as new carvers and business partners. One brother retired from a high-stress job to join the Andrews Nursery. But the benefits go beyond personal satisfaction and rich relationships, home-based business offers great financial advantages. Doing your homework before you begin can sweeten the pot even further. Remember, the impossible just takes a little longer - sometimes.