Welding & Metalworking
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Do I Cut Threads in Ste...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Q: What’s the best way to make threads in steel for small bolts I know there are tools for this, but I’ve never...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Homestead Life Video – Moments in Time Pt.1
Updated on April 11th, 2024
Join me for instalment#1 of a video tour of the kind of typical work I do here at our place on Manitoulin Island See a...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: How Can I Get Rid of Stinky Drain ...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains We brought in a plumber to...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
PLANNING TO FINISH YOUR BASEMENT? Crack Repair, Odour El...
Published on April 10th, 2024
I get basement renovation questions by email from people around the world, and I do my best to answer as many...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
WOOD CEILINGS PLANKS: Video Tour of Prefinished, Easy-to...
Published on April 10th, 2024
I recently took a close look at the topic of wood-looking ceiling planks as an alternative to the typical drywall and...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
4 Reasons Ordinary Workshoppers Love Learning to MIG Welding
Published on April 10th, 2024
Have you ever felt the urge to create things from metal Better-than-ever tools mean this is an excellent time...Continue Reading
Workshop
SPRAY PAINT PLUS: See How Larger Can Size and Fan Spray ...
Published on April 10th, 2024
Cans of spray paint are great, but have you ever wished for something with more power to cover larger areas Watch the...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR: Learn to Build Your Own Fuel-F...
Published on April 5th, 2024
Would you like to become more energy self-reliant through the labour of your own hands Building a solar generator might...Continue Reading
Molding & Trim
INSTALLING TRIM: Five Tips for Great Results (Plus Two V...
Published on April 5th, 2024
Installing your own trim, moulding and baseboard is one of the most useful do-it-yourself home improvement ventures you...Continue Reading
Roofing
METAL ROOFS: Does This Option Make Sense for Your Home?
Published on April 5th, 2024
Although three quarters of the homes in the country where I live (Canada) have asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs are...Continue Reading
Finishing
POLYURETHANE FINISH: Power Buffing for Flawlessly, Glass...
Updated on April 6th, 2024
Want a glass-smooth urethane finish on wood The video and article below are one of my most popular pieces of content,...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ALUMINUM SOFFIT & FASCIA: How-To Install It The Rig...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
Soffit and fascia are what you call the horizontal and vertical extensions of a roof over exterior walls, and depending...Continue Reading