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
Home Building & Additions
Danish Inventor Brought the World the Roof Window Skylight
Published on April 26th, 2024
Thousands of homes are brighter, airier and more inviting today because of the life’s work of an inventor and...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
Forging Steel: A Video Introduction
Updated on April 18th, 2024
Forging steel in a garage or home workshop is a great hobby and under-rated Watch this video tutorial to learn the...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
How to Stain a Deck: Key Tips That Make All The Difference
Published on April 16th, 2024
Your deck is a major investment, and the finish you apply is supposed to protect that investment and keep it...Continue Reading
Plumbing
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS: Is This Technology Right for You?
Published on April 12th, 2024
Of all the ways energy is used in modern homes, heating water is one of the largest and arguably one of the most...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Deal With Partial...
Updated on April 6th, 2024
Q: How can I deal with partially insulated basement walls in my new home A layer of insulation extends partway down the...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Tools, Kids and Making Things
Published on April 3rd, 2024
It wasn’t until the third or fourth time I introduced elementary school kids to tools and woodworking in the...Continue Reading
Money Online
RURAL LIVING: Thoughts on Making Ends Meet Financially
Published on March 28th, 2024
Question: How can my wife and I earn a living in the country so we can move out of the city We’re over-educated urban...Continue Reading