Machnik's "if you build it they will come" mentality contributed to his success on the show. Each week he took on a seemingly impossible task, given the time constraints, but always came out on top. "I don't take no for an answer," said the 34-year-old designer. Machnik contructed 10 tables throughout the show. "I'm a designer and a builder, so I used the Lowe's materials to make beautiful things." Photo courtesy of Lukas Machnik. Search “diningfurniture--table” from Q&A With American Dream Builders Finalist Lukas Machnik

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Machnik's "if you build it they will come" mentality contributed to his success on the show. Each week he took on a seemingly impossible task, given the time constraints, but always came out on top. "I don't take no for an answer," said the 34-year-old designer. Machnik contructed 10 tables throughout the show. "I'm a designer and a builder, so I used the Lowe's materials to make beautiful things." Photo courtesy of Lukas Machnik.