If you’re like many people, your garage is much more than simply where you keep your car. Garages can be used for all kinds of things, from keeping sports equipment to having a private workshop to creating your own personal…
My wife, Mary, and I have been gardening together on our rural property for 30+ years, and whenever you’re at something for this long, you pick up a few good ideas. Here are three not-too-common gardening tips that work really…
Colour and wood grain. This is what a pickled wood finish delivers. It’s a hot visual item these days and it’s each to create. Pickled wood finishes also look gorgeous. Here’s what they’re all about and how to apply them.
Steve answers the top three queries he’s asked about these benchtop woodworking tools.
I’ve come to realize that the ability to laugh is the most valuable home improvement skill of all, especially when you’re laughing at yourself. I was reminded of this when I left the city in 1986 to create a home and…
Each spring since 1987, I’ve maintained a nearly forgotten part of Canadian heritage that’s still a working feature of the rural landscape where I live on Manitoulin Island. Nestled along the shore of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada, you’ll find…
It goes without saying that being a professional contractor is about making money. Building and renovation is a business. The contractors you hire have families to feed and retirements to hope for, just like the rest of us. But I’ve…
We all face troubles in life, but an idea I call the “River of Life” is immensely worthwhile when trouble gets big. Perhaps you’ll find the concept worthwhile, too. It occurred to me as I lay in bed shortly after…
Thinking of buying a generator? Don’t do it before reading this article and watching the video. Everything you need to know about connecting a generator to your house is here, plus lots of insights on generator selection, and a FAQ…
How happy would you be if your utility company offered three kilowatt-hours of power for every one kilowatt-hour you paid for? Too good to be true? Not if you have a heat pump. Modern heat pumps both heat and cool…
Water jet cutting is a computer-controlled process that can create crisp, intricate cuts in metal of all kinds. A few years ago I had some parts cut out of mild steel at a shop that specializes in water jet cutting,…
Clean water is very important for life, and making sure it is safe is key for our health. Home water filters can get rid of bad stuff in the water, making it taste better and smell better. They can also…