Philosophy
MAKING A HOME PLACE: The Real Reason Home Improvement Wo...
Published on November 8th, 2024
The view from our verandah into the house on a dark winter night Order and beauty in a home matters more than most...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
MIG WELDER BASICS: See How the World’s Easiest-to-...
Published on November 8th, 2024
MIG welders are the easiest of all welding equipment to use, and there are plenty of great DIY-grade machines on...Continue Reading
Electrical
ELECTRIC CORD REPAIR: How to Install Replacement Ends
Updated on November 15th, 2024
Sooner or later, the ends of most electric cords fail, and the problem usually has to do with an end that goes bad...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
CHEAP & COZY HEAT: Watch a Classic Anthracite Coal ...
Published on November 8th, 2024
Back in the fall of 2020, my oldest son, Robert, and I installed a classic anthracite heating stove in his house I...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
CATHEDRAL CEILING CHALLENGE: “How Do I Insulate Th...
Published on November 8th, 2024
Video watch time = 3 1/2 minutes Got a cathedral ceiling that's giving you moisture trouble One of my...Continue Reading
Stationary Power Tools
“Is a Wood Planer Worth Buying for a Basic Shop?&#...
Published on November 5th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Videos below Question: I'm planning to buy one of the benchtop jointers you...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
“How Can I Stop My Tools From Rusting In My Garage...
Updated on November 6th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Many people keep tools in a garage, and if you like in a place where heating is a...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
FIELD TRIAL: Minwax Finishing Cloths
Published on November 5th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 4 1/2 minutes Faster, easier, less messy finishing and touch up...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Dealing With “Builder’s Basement Insulation ...
Published on November 5th, 2024
Planning to finish your basement Got thin insulation part way down your basement walls This is not unusual with new...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Top-Down Roof and Floor Insulation
Published on November 5th, 2024
Got a cottage or cabin roof or floor to insulate Don't want to spoil the look of the rafters and roof boards you...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Four Ways to Make Renovations Feel Right
Updated on November 6th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Ever notice how some indoor spaces feel great and others make you feel lousy The...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Concrete Foundation Pour for Fabric Structure
Published on November 1st, 2024
The latest in my video series about a 42x80-foot Calhoun fabric shelter I'm putting up This video covers one of the...Continue Reading