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
Energy Efficiency
Infrared Thermology: See How It Gives Insight For Home I...
Published on July 19th, 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes Energy consciousness is at an all-time high, and scary home energy costs are one...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
PAVING BRICKS: Two Overlooked Essentials for a Great Ins...
Published on July 19th, 2024
Article reading time = 4 minutes Paving bricks are a terrific way to create hard, durable driveways, pathways...Continue Reading
Finishing
SANDING WOOD: See Four Kinds of Sanders and How They Wor...
Published on July 12th, 2024
Everyone likes silky-smooth wood surfaces, and sanders devoted to making this happen are now much better and more...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
HAND-HELD PROPANE TORCHES: See Why I Like This Model
Published on July 12th, 2024
Hand-held torches are one of the handiest tools to have in the shop, and that’s why I’ve made it my business to...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
SHOP VACS 101: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Model
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Chances are good that if you’re interested in making your home a better place, a...Continue Reading
Finishing
PAINT THAT DOESN’T PEEL!: My Experiences With Allb...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes I think I may have discovered the most durable and pleasant to use exterior paint in...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Solving Cathedral & Vaulted Ceiling Problems
Published on May 15th, 2024
Got a cathedral ceiling or vaulted ceiling that's giving you trouble with condensation and leaking Let me tell you...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
How to Insulate and Cool a Basement Space For a Root Cel...
Published on May 10th, 2024
A while back a reader asked me about an insulation strategy for a wine cellar he's building, and my advice applies to...Continue Reading