Philosophy
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: A Cautionary True Story
Published on November 30th, 2023
The true story you’re about to read is a warning and a reminder, at least it is for me It's about the value of...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
SPADE BITS: A Simple, Cheap & Undervalued Woodworki...
Published on November 30th, 2023
Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large holes in wood, and they're useful in ways that other bits...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
CHISELS & PLANES: Why These Hand Tools Still Make Sense
Published on November 30th, 2023
Power tools generate their own hype That’s why you don’t hear much about hand tools in the advertising-driven world...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
AMISH CARPENTERS & CORDLESS TOOLS
Updated on December 1st, 2023
Cordless tools have been at the leading edge of the building scene for decades, but not everyone who embraces cordless...Continue Reading
Roofing
BETTER SHINGLING: Install Asphalt Shingles From The Top Down
Published on November 30th, 2023
A while back a reader asked Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down I’ve heard this...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
HOW TO USE A WOOD SPLITTER: Learn to safely use this eff...
Published on November 25th, 2023
If you'd like to ease the pain of high home heating costs by getting into firewood, a wood splitter is one piece of...Continue Reading
Philosophy
THE CRUTCH OR THE BARBELL: Two Ways of Handling Personal...
Published on November 25th, 2023
Everyone has weaknesses, some physical, some intellectual, some emotional What matters is how you deal with them I've...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola
Published on November 25th, 2023
Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Bedbugs – Everything You Need to Know
Published on November 25th, 2023
A bedbug infestation can be a nightmare But the more you know about bedbugs, where they hide, how to deal with bedbug...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
TAPE MEASURES: How to Choose a Good One
Published on November 25th, 2023
A good tape measure is one of the first tools that any handy person should buy, precisely because it’s so useful for...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Tips for Choosing a Fabric Structure
Published on November 24th, 2023
In this detailed screencast video, I share what I've learned researching and choosing a fabric structure made a company...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BOARD BULLNOSE: Learn a Simple Detail for Making An...
Published on November 17th, 2023
In this week's hands-on how-to video, let me show you how a simple routed detail called a "bullnose" profile can make...Continue Reading