Governments everywhere apply extra taxes on energy products, so it’s only right that property owners get some of that back in the form of financial incentives for energy upgrades. But where to look for incentive programs? Municipalities, provinces, utilities and…
Cast iron radiators aren’t something most people think about when considering a new heating system. In fact, old-time radiators in existing buildings are often looked at with disdain, ripped out and replaced because they’re obviously “inefficient”. But the fact is,…
People love backup cameras on vehicles. It’s safer and easier to reverse while watching a screen display of what’s behind your car or truck, but less than a quarter of all vehicles have backup cameras right now. Making it easy…
Back in 1987, I worked in a cabinet shop called Whipple Tree Kitchens. It was a small place with 5 or 6 of us making solid wood kitchen cabinets for people who wanted more than just the usual melamine boxes….
Whether you buy wooden trim or make it yourself, sanding trim before finishing definitely improves results. The problem is that sanding trim by hand takes a lot longer than seems reasonable. That’s where something called a sanding mop can help. I…
Even people who don’t heat with wood or use an outdoor wood boiler find it interesting to see how heat is delivered underground, from one place to another. That’s what this video is all about. It shows the Danish system…
There’s a question I’ve wondered about for years and I’ve never yet found a good answer. Millions of us live in the richest time in history and we have the best, fastest and most efficient manufacturing and construction tools the world…
Most basements get finished like it was still 1950. That’s why basement mold and mildew is still so common. This is bad enough in the basement, but it can also affect indoor air quality in your whole house. Click to watch this 6-minute video to see how the best basements are finished in the 21st century, and how this can help you breath easier.
