Growing up under the tutelage of a master carpenter, Joe was familiar with and enjoyed the process of building things from scratch. In 2017, while still employed as a full time police officer in Durham, NC and an officer in the Army Reserves, Joe began making custom products to offer to friends and family. The hobby quickly turned into a small business venture and in the fall of 2021, Joe parted ways with his government jobs to take Lazy Lab Acres full time. Joe also created and continues to grow the family’s successful YouTube channel, where he uploads project videos, tutorials, and videos about the homestead.