Portable Power Tools
Brushless Motors: Understanding the Current Evolution in...
Published on October 12th, 2023
Every so often a sudden and significant advance happens in the world of tools, and a few years ago was one of those...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Understanding & Preventing Wood Warping
Published on September 21st, 2023
Every so often I get an email from a distressed woodworker looking for hope and relief The stories are all similar,...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Easy Going Paver Sand Stays in the Game
Published on September 1st, 2023
Of all the options available for hard surface paving of driveways, walkways and patios, I like brick pavers the best...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
INSTALLING WINDOWS: 3 Steps to Success
Updated on August 19th, 2023
Do you have windows that aren't as good as they should be Perhaps you're planning a new home or major addition Windows...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
LASER ENGRAVING: Add Interesting Details to Your Worksho...
Published on August 17th, 2023
There’s a terrific way to personalize all kinds of workshop project items you build, and not many home woodworkers...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
CEDAR SIDING WITH SHINGLES: My Favourite Long-Lasting an...
Published on August 10th, 2023
Cedar sidewall shingles have got to be the most under-appreciated exterior siding option going Long-lasting, beautiful...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
WOOD ON A BUDGET: An Amazing Way to Get the Look of High...
Published on July 28th, 2023
Some people are purists about the materials in their home and I’m one of them This is especially true when it comes...Continue Reading
Flooring
WOOD FLOOR REVIVAL: How to Restore a Failing Finish With...
Published on July 28th, 2023
Real wood floors are great, except for one thing The inevitable dents and wear that sets in with ordinary use looks...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
INFLOOR HEATING RETROFIT: Installation is Possible at Al...
Published on July 21st, 2023
A warm floor means warm feet, and warm feet means a warm body That’s the philosophy behind radiant infloor heating...Continue Reading
Bathrooms
STRONG, WATERPROOF, VERSATILE FOAMBOARD: A Great Way to ...
Published on July 21st, 2023
Every so often a building material hits the scene and changes everything, and something called KERDI-BOARD is an...Continue Reading
Philosophy
DIGITAL IDENTITY THEFT: What It’s Like & How ...
Published on July 14th, 2023
Back in 2010 some guy stole between $20,000 to $30,000 worth of stuff by pretending he was me, and this event has...Continue Reading
Article
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: Increasingly Important in Mod...
Published on July 14th, 2023
Back more than 15 years ago, a bright, hardworking energetic biologist moved to the rural island community where I...Continue Reading