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
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
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
Home Building & Additions
SOUNDPROOFING A HOME & WORKSHOP: Technical Details ...
Published on January 25th, 2024
Got unwanted noise spilling over from one room to the next in your home Peace, quiet and solitude is something we all...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Spray Finishing in the Home Workshop
Published on January 25th, 2024
I made the video below back in 2009, but it still delivers value today The spray finishing scene and equipment is...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below Visit my woodworking shop as...Continue Reading