Philosophy
ADVICE TO A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Ten Years Later, These I...
Published on December 15th, 2023
A few years ago I corresponded with a 20-something year-old young lady named Erica who asked for my advice about her...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
FLAT TIRE FIX: Don’t Forget Grandpa’s Advice...
Published on December 8th, 2023
A few years ago I got busy fixing a flat tire on my lawn tractor on a Saturday, and the job took much longer than it...Continue Reading
Finishing
INTERIOR WOOD FINISHING: Watch a Video From My Online Course
Updated on April 4th, 2024
Are you frustrated with the results you get finishing wood in your home workshop My online course Wood Finishing for...Continue Reading
Flooring
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “Can I Use Click Flooring Ov...
Published on December 8th, 2023
Q: Is it safe to use click-together engineered hardwood flooring over a radiant infloor heating system I’ve heard...Continue Reading
Philosophy
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: A Cautionary True Story
Updated on December 16th, 2023
The true story you’re about to read is a warning and a reminder, at least it is for me It's about the value of...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
SPADE BITS: A Simple, Cheap & Undervalued Woodworki...
Published on November 30th, 2023
Spade bits are one of my favourite tools for boring large holes in wood, and they're useful in ways that other bits...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
AMISH CARPENTERS & CORDLESS TOOLS
Updated on December 1st, 2023
Cordless tools have been at the leading edge of the building scene for decades, but not everyone who embraces cordless...Continue Reading
Roofing
BETTER SHINGLING: Install Asphalt Shingles From The Top Down
Published on November 30th, 2023
A while back a reader asked Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down I’ve heard this...Continue Reading
Philosophy
THE CRUTCH OR THE BARBELL: Two Ways of Handling Personal...
Published on November 25th, 2023
Everyone has weaknesses, some physical, some intellectual, some emotional What matters is how you deal with them I've...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola
Published on November 25th, 2023
Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
TAPE MEASURES: How to Choose a Good One
Published on November 25th, 2023
A good tape measure is one of the first tools that any handy person should buy, precisely because it’s so useful for...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BOARD BULLNOSE: Learn a Simple Detail for Making An...
Published on November 17th, 2023
In this week's hands-on how-to video, let me show you how a simple routed detail called a "bullnose" profile can make...Continue Reading