CIRCULAR SAW BLADES: Understand the Choices & Get the Best Cuts
Four key tool managing tips from the Steve Maxwell, “Canada’s Handiest Man”, to help you get the most from your power saws.
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Be Your Own General Contractor and Save Money
If you’ve got a major renovation planned or a new home you want built, there’s one thing you can do to save tens of thousands of dollars, all without picking up a hammer or strapping on a tool belt, or…
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INVERTER GENERATORS EXPLAINED: Quiet, Clean electric Power for Modern Needs
Inverter generators have become increasingly popular for homeowners, campers, and anyone needing portable power. But what exactly is an inverter generator, and how is it different from a traditional model? In this article, I’ll explain how inverter generators work, their…
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5 Simple and Functional Kitchen Remodel Ideas to Upgrade Your Space
Upgrading and remodeling your kitchen doesn’t always mean tearing everything down and building everything up again from scratch. Sometimes, all you need for a good old kitchen remodel project to succeed is small, simple changes that greatly impact how you…
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7 Steps to Choose the Right Roofing Contractor
Getting the roof of your house right is super important. After all, your roof is what keeps you dry and cozy at home. However, finding the right roofing contractor can be a real headache due to so many options out…
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CONNECTIONS: The Hidden Key to Boosting Your DIY Life
Do you want to gain the satisfaction of developing practical skills, saving money doing things yourself, and becoming more confident and creative with DIY and workshop projects? This has always been something that interested me from boyhood, and it’s still…
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“Can I Resurface my Wooden Deck?”
Question: Can I attach synthetic deck lumber directly on top of the existing wood of my old deck? I’m tired of finishing and refinishing this wood. Answer: I’ve resurfaced a number of decks for this reason, and yes, you can…
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How to Remove Tree Sap from Wood, Clothes & Vehicles
A subscribers asked: “How can I stop sap from oozing out of several new Douglas fir benches I had made? I’m getting sap all over my clothes, so I need to remove sap from cloth, too. Is there something that…
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A PATTERN LANGUAGE: My Favourite Classic Home Design Book
If you’re interested in gaining more than just added floor space from your upcoming home renovation or new belt, there’s a time-tested resource you need to absorb before anyone wearing a toolbelt arrives on the scene. It’s a book called…
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CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: The More Efficient Your Home, The More You Need One
Let me begin with a true story . . . Twenty years ago a young and energetic man moved to our area with lots of ideas for high-value agriculture. He wanted to kickstart gourmet mushroom production and he made up dozens…
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CASE STUDY: Log Home Builder’s Work Takes Your Breath Away
Think you’ve seen everything log building has to offer? Think again, as we show you how this Canadian craftsman takes the craft to new levels.
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BLANDING’S TURTLE VIDEO: Watch a Rare Species Visit Our Driveway
Watch as Steve and Jake bring a rare Blanding’s turtle back to the lake.
