Drywall Installation & Repairs
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Hanging Something...
Published on March 17th, 2023
Q: How do I anchor something heavy to drywall I'd like to install a hanging ceiling lamp bracket, but don't think a...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
CAR MAINTENANCE: How To Keep Vehicles Alive & Well ...
Updated on March 24th, 2023
Some people manage personal vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away Not me I aim for a...Continue Reading
Philosophy
HOW TO STAY SANE IN A LESS-THAN-SANE WORLD
Updated on March 24th, 2023
The world is faster, more demanding, less free and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a...
Updated on March 24th, 2023
Q: As the weather warmed up this spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
RECIPROCATING SAWS: Why These Power Tools Are So Useful
Updated on March 17th, 2023
If you’ve got home renovations on your to-do list (and maybe even auto repairs), then you should probably know more...Continue Reading
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WAINSCOTING ON A STAIRCASE: Watch a Video Tour of the In...
Published on March 16th, 2023
Want to install wainscoting along the side of a staircase This short video shows an overview of an actual installation...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
BRICK VENEER: Why You Should Consider This Great Homebui...
Published on March 16th, 2023
Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material when I got involved in building and renovation back in the...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
FORGING STEEL: Working With Iron, Hammer & Anvil
Updated on March 16th, 2023
Forging metal is different than welding, and is not a mainstream hobby That said, there are still thousands of...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts ...
Updated on March 16th, 2023
If you're building a deck you should aim to make it last at least several decades In fact, there's no reason a deck...Continue Reading
Article
RURAL LAND: Finding a Property to Buy in the Real World
Updated on March 16th, 2023
When people discover that I grew up in the suburbs of a large, North American city, then moved to a very rural...Continue Reading
Plumbing
REVIVE A FAILED SEPTIC SYSTEM: You Probably Don’t ...
Updated on March 16th, 2023
If you rely on a septic system – or worse, if your septic system is currently showing signs of failure –...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BETTER WOODWORKING: Make a Simple, Effective Edge Sander...
Updated on March 16th, 2023
Sometimes a little creative thinking is all you need to make good things happen in the workshop, all without spending a...Continue Reading