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Why Young People Avoid the Trades & What We Need to...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back a few years ago, I wrote a newspaper column about how logical reasoning was never going to end the growing...Continue Reading
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What is Holistic Dog Care?
Updated on February 1st, 2022
Some dog owners might be left wondering what holistic dog care means and what they need to do to make sure that...Continue Reading
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Updated on December 12th, 2020
While the energy efficiency of new homes and renovations has gone way up over the last few decades, most people don’t...Continue Reading
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COLD WEATHER CONSTRUCTION: Five Tips for Building Well
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I live in Canada, and of course everyone knows Canada is a country that's cold enough to kill you for a good part of...Continue Reading
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How to Patch Big Holes in Drywall
Updated on May 22nd, 2021
Got some big, ugly holes in your interior walls Want to patch them perfectly on your own Watch the video below and...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: “Why Is Our House Too Dry?&#...
Updated on May 22nd, 2021
Q: Why has our new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) given my husband and I nasal problems and nose bleeds Following...Continue Reading
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Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it got me...Continue Reading
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Quartersawn Wood Lumber: Why Woodworkers Should Be Looki...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I've noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face, but if this is where your...Continue Reading
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PORTABLE GENERATORS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING: Features to Look...
Updated on July 5th, 2021
Do you have outdoor work or recreation planned for this summer I've got some information about portable generators that...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT SUBFLOOR INSTALLATION TIPS: See How It’s ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Want to do as good a job as possible installing a subfloor in your basement Watch the video tutorial up next for...Continue Reading
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REFINISHING A HARDWOOD TABLE 2 OF 2: Buffing an Oil-Fini...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this week’s video episode, watch how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth the best way...Continue Reading
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FIXING AN AIR COMPRESSOR: An Interesting Video Tour
Updated on July 8th, 2021
IN THIS WEEK'S WORKSHOP VIDEO SEE: a terrific DEWALT air compressor that stopped working why it makes sense to...Continue Reading