Philosophy
Avoiding a Life of Quiet Desperation
Published on March 20th, 2024
If, as philosopher Henry David Thoreau wrote, you feel your life is one of "quiet desperation", you'll get something...Continue Reading
Tips & Advice
How to Take the Stress Out of Moving During the Holidays
Published on March 20th, 2024
Moving during the holidays can be a stressful and overwhelming experience From dealing with the logistics of packing...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
RENOVATION FOR SENIORS LIVING: See How My Aging in Place...
Published on March 20th, 2024
When I work with seniors transforming their home for extended seniors living, we follow a 6-step process My Aging Well...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Lumber: How Wooden I-joists, Composite Studs ...
Published on March 20th, 2024
Want a better renovation or new home That’s what I often help homeowners achieve in my work coaching them through...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
BUILD A HOOP HOUSE: Download Free Plans For Extending Yo...
Published on March 20th, 2024
Hoop houses are one way you can extend your growing season and protect your garden from wind, animals and frost...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Managing Moisture In Building Envelopes
Published on March 20th, 2024
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, there was a housing boom in Vancouver, Canada that had developers scrambling...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WEAK WATER WELL? Here’s How to Get Lots of W...
Published on March 20th, 2024
A house without enough water is like a car without fuel Nice to have, but not much practical good If your rural water...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
Published on March 20th, 2024
There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with more than 15...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
HOW TO USE A WOOD SPLITTER: Learn to safely use this eff...
Published on March 20th, 2024
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
Aging in Place
PORCH LIFTS: Learn About the Compact Option for Boosting...
Published on March 20th, 2024
I've been advising a senior couple lately, Susan and Ian, helping them decide exactly how to renovate their home so...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: What the Good Guys Really Look Like
Published on March 20th, 2024
A few years ago, my oldest son, Robert, and I had the chance to make some promotional videos about four good...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Drill Holes in Thick Steel
Published on March 20th, 2024
Got some thick steel to drill holes in Success comes down to the right kind of bit and cutting oil The video lesson...Continue Reading