Spring and summer isn’t just a time for planting flowers, bringing out the patio furniture and enjoying long-awaited sunshine. It’s also the busiest time of the year for house hunting. Guest blogger Dave Walton offers real-world tips for making your next home energy efficient, and comfortable, too.
Steve explains what features to look for in your power tools and which ones are a must have for any workshop because the better your tools are the productive and successful you’ll be.
Keep your yard neat and your neighbors happy with yard tools powered by a lithium battery. You no longer need the power of gasoline to prune back that growth.
Condensation on windows is a mysterious and annoying problem for some people in winter. Learn why it happens and how to eliminate the problem once and for all.
Ever wanted to build a great clothesline post? Or how about a mailbox stand? Watch this video and learn tricks for using 6×6 and 8×8 timbers for outdoor projects. Suitable for beginners, these tips make a huge difference.
Do you love the look of bright wood on your deck but don’t know how to get rid of the grey colour? Steve shows us how to brighten your deck without bleach and with a product that preserves the look of wood grain.
Tell Steve about your garden and you could win a gardening supply prize package and a $50 Home Depot gift certificate. It’s as easy as sending an email.
Have you ever wondered how to keep your flowers blooming all the way through August? Do slugs bother your plants? Have you discovered how useful mulch can really be? Read what my wife, Mary, and I have learned from over 30 years with our hands in the soil.
Everything you create in life is only half the story. The other half is you. That’s why great homes always bear the mark of the maker. Leave your mark on your home with outrageous quality and craftsmanship.
Watch Steve explain his Cozy Cabin video course and construction plans package. It’s been called the best guide to cabin building anywhere. Check it out risk-free.
Read about the saga of Steve’s clogged septic system and what he did to get it working properly without digging. WARNING: This is serious DIY work. Not for the faint of heart.
Got interior painting on your to-do list? Learn how to properly use painter’s tape and patching compound to get professional looking wall prep results before you get out the brushes and rollers.