Welding & Metalworking
MIG Welder Fixes Bread Maker in Home Workshop
Published on October 6th, 2023
After faithfully producing hundreds of loaves of bread over a decade or so, the spindle on our hardworking household...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
Published on October 6th, 2023
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock This is a common...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Updated on August 2nd, 2024
House construction isn’t what it used to be, and in some ways that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ...
Published on September 29th, 2023
The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get The...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
FRAME & PANEL DOORS: A Simple Approach for Making Y...
Published on September 29th, 2023
Frame and panel doors are a classic part of traditional furniture and cabinet design Besides looking fabulous, frame...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
TOOL VIDEO: Tracksaw Delivers Clean-Cut Advantage
Published on September 29th, 2023
Despite advertising claims to the contrary, truly innovative tools are rare They only make it to the mainstream once in...Continue Reading
Finishing
WATERBASED URETHANE: Apply It So It Actually Looks Great
Published on September 29th, 2023
Waterbased urethane is the most common type of film-forming wood finish these days, but waterbased is not easy to apply...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING SAFETY: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Tip
Published on September 21st, 2023
You definitely don't want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that's why you need to watch the...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Cast My Own Concr...
Published on September 21st, 2023
Q: How can I cast my own concrete outdoor steps I’m not impressed with what’s available at home improvement stores,...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Indoor Air Quality & Basement Floors
Published on September 21st, 2023
Basements often get musty smelling, especially in summer This happens if invisible amounts of condensation forms at...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Published on September 21st, 2023
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after the fact that the...Continue Reading
Workshop
RANDOM ORBIT SANDERS: Watch & Learning the Basics o...
Published on September 21st, 2023
Electric random orbit sanders got popular about 25 years ago, and they're still a great option for some kinds of...Continue Reading