Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Outdoor Wood Boiler 7 Year Review
Published on October 7th, 2024
Outdoor wood boilers are an excellent heating option for people with access to a forest, a willingness to make...Continue Reading
Finishing
OIL FINISHES FOR WOOD: A Beautiful & Repairable Option
Updated on October 9th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 5 minutes Video#2 Watch Time = 9...Continue Reading
Stationary Power Tools
Never Cut Freehand on a Table Saw
Published on October 4th, 2024
A table saw is a great woodworking tool, but you need to use it right to avoid serious injury The video above...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
HOME-GROWN MULCH: Make Your Own from Garden Waste &...
Published on October 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes My wife, Mary, and I have been gardening together for almost 40 years, and one...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Home Water Filtration System: Understanding Key Basics
Published on October 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes Are you concerned about the taste and safety of your drinking water Lots of people...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
SPACE HEATING WITH HOT WATER TANK?: Yes, It Can Work Well
Published on October 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 8 minutes Video Watch Time = 12 1/2 minutes Click above to watch a video tour of the two...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
TINY HOUSE TOUR: 5 Designs Tips for Building Your Own Gr...
Published on October 4th, 2024
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house Perhaps one you built yourself with your own...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
MITER SAW VIDEO TOUR: Learn the Basics of This Great Tool
Published on October 4th, 2024
If I had to recommend one power saw for use around the home, cottage or country property, a miter saw would be it...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
SAW BLADES & ROUTER BITS: Five Tips For Better Perf...
Published on October 4th, 2024
A big part of woodworking success always comes down to small but important details Some of these have to do with...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
How to Mix Mortar for Traditional Stonework
Published on October 1st, 2024
Watch my oldest son, Robert, mix mortar for a traditional stoneworking project he took on I know from decades of...Continue Reading
Article
Workshop Date Nights
Published on October 1st, 2024
A few years ago my wife, Mary, ventured into a backwoods antique shop near our home on Manitoulin Island, Canada It...Continue Reading
Drywall Installation & Repairs
“Should I Hang Drywall Vertically or Horizontally ...
Published on October 1st, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes Every professional drywaller I've seen typically...Continue Reading