If you’re thinking of finishing or re-finishing your basement, there are more dangers than you might realize. It’s a great home improvement goal, but you need to do things differently than with other types of building work if you expect…
Table saws are great woodworking tools, but you need to understand safety procedures and put them into practice. Click below for an 11 minute video tutorial on the basics of operating a table saw safely.
Click below to learn what orbital blade action is in jigsaws, and why it’s a feature that delivers great value when used properly. I made this video a while back, but it’s still 100% relevant today.
Discovered mold in your basement? It’s a common problem, but unwelcome nonetheless. Mold can not only reduce your property value, but also trigger health problems for you and your family. This guide empowers you to take action. We’ll break down…
In this 4 minute video, watch Steve as he fixes a century-old cedar rail fence in the backwoods of Manitoulin; offers some thoughts on the responsibility of keeping farm land going; spends time doing some hard-but-fun outdoor work
Q: Is moss on a house roof a serious problem? About 20% of the asphalt shingle roof area of a house we’re looking to buy has moss growing on it, mostly near a large maple tree. Is there a proper…
Travel isn’t just about exploring new places; it’s about sharing unforgettable experiences with loved ones. Multigenerational vacations have become a growing trend, with families eager to strengthen bonds across generations. The National Tour Association reports that almost 50% of trips…
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that determine success or failure, and experiences that one of my sons and I had with a brand new Chinese motorcycle in 2010 is a case in point. Joseph was 12 back then and…
Question: How can I stop the ceiling from cracking and recracking where it meets a partition wall in my home? I think I have a case of roof truss uplift. Repeated drywall repair attempts by a contractor look good at…
In this video (7 1/4 minutes) see how Steve mixes an outdoor wood finish that only needs to be applied once; applying Ecowood Treatment on a whole shed takes less than 10 minutes; the darkening effect of the treatment unfolds over hours, days and months
Watch me prepare steel legs for the 42×80 foot Calhoun fabric structure I’m putting up at my place. This is one in a series of videos about this big project.
As a homeowner, you’ll need to continuously repair and update the space to reflect your needs. This can cost a lot of money, but you can save a lot when you do the work yourself. DIY (do-it-yourself) home improvement is…