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Q&A of the Week: Workshop Wall Treatment
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What should I put on the interior walls of a garage I’m converting to a workshop I’ve kicked the car out and...Continue Reading
Home Building
Fancy Cedar Shingles for Exterior Walls
Updated on July 24th, 2021
https://wwwyoutubecom/watchv=pxWCFoCHsTA In this video (8 minutes) visit with Steve as he Shows how to make...Continue Reading
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ROOFTOP MOSS Q&A: Does This Stuff Damage My Roof?
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Is moss on a house roof a serious problem About 20% of the asphalt shingle roof area of a house we're looking to buy...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
FIREWOOD FROM THE FOREST: How to Turn Trees into Fuel th...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
DON'T MISS THE VIDEOS BELOW: If trees grow where you live, then cutting them can be a rewarding stewardship...Continue Reading
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FINISHING A BASEMENT REC ROOM: Avoid these 5 Deadly Mistakes
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Are you thinking of finishing your basement That's a great home improvement goal, but you need to be more careful...Continue Reading
Generators
GENERATOR CONNECTION: Watch the Simplest Safe Method in ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 26Sep2019 + 2 VIDEOS: As generator prices fall and confidence in electrical utilities declines, you may be...Continue Reading
Fencing
CEDAR RAIL FENCES: A Few Thoughts While Fixing an Heirloom
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this video (4 minutes) visit with Steve as he Fixes a century-old cedar rail fence in the backwoods of...Continue Reading
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QUICK & EASY CONCRETE FOUNDATION PAD: Build One Wit...
Updated on April 16th, 2021
Do you need a concrete support pad for a shed, hot tub, standby generator or anything else small and in your backyard...Continue Reading
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SMART THERMOSTATS, BETTER HEATING: How Today’s Best Hy...
Updated on July 24th, 2021
PUBLISHED 17Sep2019 (Video below): There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that...Continue Reading
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HOW PREPARED ARE YOU?: Learn Skills Now, When You Can
Updated on February 29th, 2020
I don't know about you, but whenever I go to any store, I'm reminded of how many things must come together to give...Continue Reading
Article
Six Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 13Sep2019: Be sure to watch the videos below and the Q&A section at the end Milling rough lumber for...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
HOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tried and True Varnish Oil Finish
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 13Sep2019: I was finishing an acacia wood table top in my shop earlier this year and it got me using a wood...Continue Reading