Engineered Wood Building Products Deliver Better Homes and Performance
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, talks about engineered wood lumber materials, a popular eco-friendly option.
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Freeze-Proofing a Water Line (Real-World Retro-Line Installation On Bedrock)
In this week’s video episode, see how a seasonal cottage property is converted for year-round running water; watch a smart heating cable is installed directly inside a shallow water line; see how
pipe insulation and an outer protective casing is applied to the pipe; learn how more or less heat is applied along the length of the cable, depending on temperature. -
All-Metal Truck Floor Rust Repair (1990 F150 Demo)
I should have known better, but the wall-to-wall vinyl carpeting on the floor of my 1990 F150 had been holding moisture against the metal for years. I ripped the stuff off when I discovered it, but not before a hole…
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How to Use a Handsaw Properly (Irwin Universal 20″ Review & Demo)
Most handsaws for cutting wood aren’t that good. The model in the video above is different. Watch this 12 minute tutorial to learn why this model is so good, and see it in action. Have you ever seen a handsaw…
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Is Pine Good for Flooring? Pros, Cons & What To Expect
A subscriber asked: “Is knotty pine a good option for a finished floor? We’ve read your recommendations on this material, and would love to use it, but we’ve been advised not to. We’re told the wood will probably buckle, crack…
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Home Standby Generators: Size, Cost, Fuel Options and What You Need to Know
A number of years ago, some Toronto relatives of mine experienced an extended power outage over Christmas, and like many people in their area of the city they ended up being forced to move into a hotel during the holiday…
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Simple Portable Off-Grid Power for Cabins, Cottages and Blackouts
Off-grid power technology is getting better quickly in surprising ways, and this means it’s never been easier to enjoy running water and electric power for lighting and small cooking jobs in cabins and lakeside cottages that can’t connect to utility…
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The Hidden Benefits of Vegetable Gardening and Real Physical Work
There’s more to gardening than just making things grow. In a world where too many people spend too much time looking at screens of one sort of another, getting hot, dirty and tanned is just the thing more of us need. See why right here.
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How to Keep Upstairs Bedrooms Cooler in Summer (Even When Central AC Doesn’t Do It)
Is the second story of your home too hot in summer, despite air conditioning that’s running full blast and making lower levels too cold? Click for a real-world solution that solves the problem once and for all.
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How to Get Rid of Rotten Egg (Sulphur) Smell in Well Water
Question: How can I get rid of the rotten egg smell of the water at our cottage? It affects both the hot and cold supply. I’m told dumping chlorine down the well may help, at least for a while. What…
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Classic Wooden Stair Railing: See How It All Goes Together
There’s something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing. That’s why I like what they call “box newel” railings. The name comes from the frame-and-panel newel posts that support the railing at each end. Click above for a 10-minute tour…
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DIY Concrete Pouring Guide: How to Pour Concrete the Right Way
If you’re planning to pour concrete for any kind of DIY project, or you’ll be hiring someone to do this work for you, there are three things I’ve found essential for long-lasting results. These are especially important with the wide…
