Some Shovels

Digital Artifacts for Builders

Some Shovels is a year-long challenge: ship a new project every month. Each one solves a real problem — something I ran into myself and found frustrating enough to build a better answer. The goal is to make those solutions available for everybody, not just me.

We build focused software that does one thing well — tools that feel less like enterprise platforms and more like a well-worn shovel: simple, reliable, and designed for the job at hand.

Projects
⚖ Year of Projects — 2026
For Work
How2

Capture screenshots and build step-by-step user guides without the usual documentation theater.

how2.tools
CalWizz
Project #1

Calendar and scheduling utilities for better time management.

calwizz.com
ChainLog
Project #3

Transparent, immutable activity logs for teams and systems that need an auditable trail.

chainlog.tech
For You
TrueBabyCost
Project #2

Realistic cost calculator for having a baby — no sugarcoating, just the real numbers new parents need.

truebabycost.com
WhatTheAI
Project #4

Cut through the AI hype. Practical explanations and tools for understanding what AI can actually do.

whattheai.io