Molding & Trim
“WOOD” ON A BUDGET: Impressive Look of High-...
Published on December 6th, 2024
This cherry-look wrap is applied to wide, two-part trim The MDF substrate is visible on the end Besides being tough...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
INFLOOR HEATING RETROFIT: Installation is Possible at Al...
Published on November 29th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes A warm floor means warm feet, and warm feet means a warm body That’s the philosophy...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
HOME IMPROVEMENT WITH A ROUTER: 3 Little-Used Trim Profiles
Published on November 22nd, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 3 1/2 minutes Emotions drive people more than anything else,...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
CHOOSING A CHOPSAW: A Little History & Tips To Help...
Published on November 15th, 2024
Reading time = 9 minutes Video watch time = 12 1/2 minutes Back in 1967, the Delta power tool company...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
COMPOSTING TOILETS: How to Buy One That Actually Works
Published on November 5th, 2024
Composting toilets like this one use no water, and turn human waste into useful compost But I know from experience...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
How Microbes Can Eat a Hole In Your Home Heating Oil Tank
Published on October 14th, 2024
Reading time = 3 minutes Most people don’t like to be told what to do, especially when it costs them money...Continue Reading
Plumbing
EPOXY PIPE LINING: Effective Way to Stop Water Pipe Leaks
Published on October 14th, 2024
This is the inside of a large diameter copper pipe that used to transport hot water up and down a high-rise...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
UNVENTILATED ATTICS: Are They Any Good?
Published on September 24th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes There’s a fair amount of debate on the topic of sealed versus unsealed attics, with...Continue Reading
Roofing
How to Shingle a Roof to Last 50 Years
Published on August 30th, 2024
Today's asphalt shingles deliver better value than ever, with top brands offering a 50 year warranty Reading...Continue Reading
Roofing
EAVESTROUGH LEAKS: Two Options to Consider for Back-Of-T...
Published on August 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 1 minute Video#2 Watch Time =2 1/2 minutes Got water...Continue Reading
Philosophy
DIGITAL IDENTITY THEFT: What It’s Like & How ...
Published on August 2nd, 2024
One of many forged credit card applications made as part of an identity theft spending spree done in my name The...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why is the Brick on My Hous...
Published on July 26th, 2024
Question: What's causing the clay brick on the entrance wall of my house to peel and flake It was built in the...Continue Reading