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From Warsaw Poland to a Canadian Cabin in the Woods
Published on February 9th, 2024
Back in 2012, my oldest son, Robert, made friends online with a young lady from Warsaw, Poland named Edyta Two years...Continue Reading
Philosophy
WISDOM & KINDNESS: Lessons I Learned From Grandpa
Published on February 8th, 2024
If he were still alive, my Grandfather would turn 117 years old this year, and I want to tell you about him because of...Continue Reading
Stationary Power Tools
Resawing Big Wood on the Bandsaw
Published on February 8th, 2024
A few months ago I upgraded my bandsaw, and the quick video below that we made this past Wednesday shows me using it to...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING TRICK: Simple Way to Replace Jointer Blades ...
Published on February 8th, 2024
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic That's because all woodworking machines need tender loving...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Pasture Plants Thrive in Deep Qua...
Published on February 8th, 2024
Nutritious pasture plants such as alfalfa, clover and birdsfoot trefoil aren't all that easy to grow I know because...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: How the Different Options Work
Published on February 8th, 2024
Many basements leak at least a little water, and any amount of moisture in a basement is a make-or-break...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: Watch a New Version of an Old Favou...
Published on February 2nd, 2024
Click below to watch me apply a coloured version of a favourite outdoor wood finish of mine It's called Ecowood...Continue Reading
Finishing
SPRAYING POLYURETHANE: Critter High-Pressure Sprayer Review
Published on February 2nd, 2024
You're probably not a professional wood finisher, but if you're interested in finishing wood well, you need to know...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
CLOSING UP THE COTTAGE: Real-World Tricks That Make The ...
Published on February 2nd, 2024
If you own a summer cottage, you know there’s always a lot to do when closing up for the winter That's why it's good...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Small-Pipe Freeze Protection System
Published on January 31st, 2024
Back in October of 1991, my wife and I rented a house in town for the winter I wasn’t far enough along building our...Continue Reading
Roofing
ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadi...
Published on January 31st, 2024
Does ice build up on your roof during extended stretches of cold weather Is this ice causing problems You might find...Continue Reading
Electrical
KNOB & TUBE WIRING: Options for Dealing With This A...
Published on January 25th, 2024
The insurance inspector wasn’t smiling as he came up from the basement of the 100-year old brick home you just...Continue Reading