Finishing
WOOD FILLER WISDOM: Essential Pre-Stain Prep Work for Gr...
Published on January 21st, 2025
Reading Time = 3 minutes My friend and subscriber, Terry B, asked this question about the fireplace mantel he...Continue Reading
Roofing
“What’s Better Fiberglass or Organic Asphalt...
Published on January 21st, 2025
Reading Time = 3 minutes Planning a new asphalt shingle roof The question I answered from a subscriber may...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
PLANS DOWNLOAD: Backyard Your Own Portable Backyard Chic...
Published on January 21st, 2025
There’s nothing quite like fresh eggs from your own hens, and this backyard chicken coop lets you make that...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Radon Gas Mitigation System Video Tour
Published on January 21st, 2025
Radon gas occurs naturally in soil and rock from certainly areas, and even though it's "natural" it still causes...Continue Reading
Water Systems
WINTER HAND PUMP: See How Outdoor Well Pump Resists Freezing
Published on January 21st, 2025
For people living in the country, getting water usually involves electricity, a pump, tank and a bunch of...Continue Reading
Generators
Homemade DC Generator in Action
Published on January 21st, 2025
My Amish neighbours are quite resourceful, often doing a lot with little The video above is a case in point It...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
Cordless Miter Saw Tour & Video Demo
Published on January 21st, 2025
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 15 minutes In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
STRIPPING PAINT: Safe and Effective Methods
Published on January 14th, 2025
Many older homes and pieces of antique furniture have gorgeous woodwork hidden under layers of paint, and that’s...Continue Reading
Kitchens
SMARTER LIVING: Save Time & Trouble by putting Laun...
Updated on January 15th, 2025
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 1 1/2 minutes In 1989 I made a home building decision that has...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
GOT FOGGY WINDOWS? Learn About the Cause & Fix
Published on January 14th, 2025
Reading Time = 2 minutes Question: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals My windows are foggy...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
INSIDE THE BOX: Benefits, beauty & tricks of outdoo...
Published on January 14th, 2025
This all-season synthetic pot looks like ceramic, except that it can survive winters filled with wet soil...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
See How Heat is Delivered Underground
Published on January 14th, 2025
Video Watch Time = 6 1/2 minutes Even people who don't heat with wood or use an outdoor wood boiler find it...Continue Reading