Thinking About an Oil-Free World
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, contemplates how Canada will cope once its necessary to run a home without oil.
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6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good. If you’ve got a concrete driveway at your house, you already know how good they can look. Not only that, but maintaining a…
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4 Better Ways To Maintain Your Vinyl Siding
While most homeowners invest significantly in the maintenance and condition of their homes indoors, it’s easy to forget that you need to do the same for exteriors if you want the best from your home. After all, having a well-conditioned…
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How Do You Remove Arsenic From Water At Home?
Arsenic in drinking water? Is that even a thing? Well, surprisingly, yes it can be. In fact, it’s pretty alarming to see the rate of arsenic exposure from drinking water once you look at the details. As far as we…
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Are You Up to Installing a Ceiling Fan?
When you need to even out the temperature of a room, ceiling fans are one of the best ways to do it. Whether the room is too hot or too cold, fans can do a bang up job of making it…
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4 Common Causes Of A Noisy Furnace And How To Fix Them
Your furnace is an important part of your home and with regular maintenance it will serve you well for decades. Proper maintenance of your furnace includes noticing strange noises that come from it. These noises indicate that your furnace is…
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SAVE MONEY ON HEAT: Novitherm Reflectors Direct Warmth Into Room
Steve Maxwell raves about Novitherm Heat reflectors and explains how they increase heat, lower heating bills, and are easy to install.
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MIG vs TIG Welding
MIG vs TIG Welding: Which is Better? When it comes to metalworking tools and techniques there’s always some room for debate about the best way to perform a job. It’s no different when it comes to welding, where you’ll encounter…
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How To Install A Peel And Stick Tile Kitchen Backsplash
A stylish and attractive kitchen backsplash always adds a unique detail to your kitchen space and crafts a ‘complete’ look. However, if you are looking for a budget-friendly option to update your kitchen, peel and stick tiles can be a…
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GENERATOR CONNECTION: Watch the Simplest Safe Method in Action
Last week we woke up to a power failure on Sunday morning, and when I connected my generator to the house, it got me thinking that you might like to know how I did it. A small device called a…
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Welder Should I Buy?”
Q: What kind of welder should I buy for home use? I got $500 of gift money this year for Christmas and I’ve always wanted to learn to weld. A: The easiest kind of welder to use is called a…
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can You Help Me Choose a Good Tablesaw?”
Q: What kind of portable tablesaw do you recommend for serious home use? I’ll keep the saw in my unheated garage and hope it can serve as a good all-purpose tool for cutting sheet goods, cabinet projects and furniture making….
