Off-Grid Energy
INVERTER GENERATORS: Win Lighter, Quieter, Better Portab...
Published on November 19th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes If you're looking for portable electric power for camping, power tool use away from...Continue Reading
Philosophy
Our Cancer Journey – So Far
Published on November 19th, 2024
Back in June I wrote about a sudden diagnosis of spinal cancer that my wife, Mary, received, and many of you have been...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
8 Basic DIY Tools, Shopping List & Buying Links
Updated on November 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Looking to become competent with basic DIY work around your house Here are some...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
How to Install Subfloor Panels
Published on November 19th, 2024
Are you planning to finish your basement Subfloor panels of some kind are a great way to make concrete floor...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
How to Prepare Drywall for Interior Painting
Published on November 19th, 2024
Reading Time = 6 minutes Video Watch Time = 3 1/2 minutes There’s nothing like a new coat of interior paint...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
SMART THERMOSTATS: How Today’s Best Hot Water Heating ...
Published on November 19th, 2024
This is the brain of a smart thermostat system made by Tekmar It has performed flawlessly at my place since 2013 It...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
Lessons Learned From an Old Shed Roof
Published on November 19th, 2024
The old shingles on the right were rated for 10 years of life, but they worked well for a full 30 years It's...Continue Reading
Finishing
Wood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear R...
Published on November 19th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 3 1/2 minutes Video#2 Watch Time = 5 1/2 minutes If...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
STONE HOME FINALE: Watch Video of Last Stone Being Laid
Published on November 16th, 2024
On July 4, 1987, I laid the first stone in what would be the basement of my homestead house on Manitoulin Island,...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
ROUTER-MILLED MOLDING: Make Your Own Interior Trim &...
Published on November 15th, 2024
A router table lets you make your own molding and trim to your specifications, and you'll save a tons of money...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
DRYING LUMBER: How to Prepare Wood Properly for Furnitur...
Published on November 15th, 2024
Drying your own wood for projects can take a long time or a short time It all depends on how you do it Read on for...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING: Breathe Healthier & ...
Published on November 15th, 2024
Reading time = 4 minutes Video watch time = 8 1/2 minutes When it comes to indoor air quality, I’ve got...Continue Reading