Kitchens
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish O...
Published on December 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes I once spoke to a homeowner in the middle of a major kitchen renovation, and he...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Wood Building Products Deliver Better Homes
Published on December 20th, 2024
A few years ago I visited one of the largest, most advanced sawmills in North America, and I came away with something...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Traditional, Solid Wood Frame-and-Panel Doors and Cabinets
Published on December 20th, 2024
This video shows how traditional, solid wood frame and panel doors work This video is part of my online course,...Continue Reading
Stationary Power Tools
SAWING LUMBER THINNER: Detailed Video Tutorial on Resawi...
Published on December 20th, 2024
Want to take your woodworking to the next level Click above to watch my 12 1/2 minute video tutorial on adjusting...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
EASIER COTTAGE LIVING: Low-maintenance Design & Bui...
Published on December 20th, 2024
Many people dream about owning a country cottage or summer vacation home, but the reality is often a disappointment in...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
WHEELCHAIR RAMP PLANS: How to Build a Good One for Your ...
Published on December 18th, 2024
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into your home, making the place more...Continue Reading
Finishing
VIDEO FEATURE: Silky-Smooth Wood Varnish Finishing
Published on December 17th, 2024
Most people who attempt to finish wood at home with urethane or varnish eventually resign themselves to rough,...Continue Reading
Roofing
NEED A NEW ROOF?: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Published on December 17th, 2024
There are more ways to put a new roof on your house than ever before What you’ll find here is a quick overview of the...Continue Reading
Outdoors
SELF RELIANCE: The Essential Habits of Highly Successful...
Published on December 17th, 2024
Reading Time = 11 minutes Over the last 35 years I’ve seen more than a few homesteaders try to build some...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
TIMBER FRAME DETAILS: Easier Ways to Build With Beautifu...
Updated on December 18th, 2024
This load of timbers arrived at a building site near my place ready to assemble into a frame It came from...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Four Ways to Make Your Home 2x M...
Updated on December 18th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes While the energy efficiency of new homes and renovations has gone way up over the...Continue Reading
Flooring
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION VIDEO: “How Should I Rei...
Updated on December 18th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Video Time = 3 minutes (scroll down to watch) Question: How should I reinforce my...Continue Reading