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Updated on August 12th, 2021
I mowed my first lawn in 1975, and hated it As a kid, the work struck me as loud, boring and bad for the...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Cracks Where...
Updated on November 17th, 2021
Q: How can I stop the ceiling from cracking and recracking where it meets a partition wall in my home I think I have a...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How Can I Dispose of Shavings From My Planer?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: I recently bought a benchtop wood planer and have been happily generating bags and bags of sawdust in my...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Sooner or later every deck, shed, fence and outdoor wood surface gets moldy or weathered in time Even non-wood surfaces...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
The big problem with outdoor wood is that it’s more of a pain to keep finished than most people realize This is...Continue Reading
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COOLER UPSTAIRS ROOMS: See a Great Way to Keep Upper Sto...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
The upper levels of homes and cottages are often difficult to keep cool in summer Hot air rises and stays in upper...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A of the Week: What Replacement Skylight Do You R...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: My current skylight is damaged and needs to be replaced Can you recommend a reliable brand and installer A: There...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate a Cabin ...
Updated on June 24th, 2021
Q: Will 2 inches of foam be enough to insulate a cabin roof My place is in the eastern townships of Quebec, Canada so...Continue Reading
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How to Make DIY Unique Furniture for Your House
Updated on June 19th, 2021
Why buy new furniture that everybody else has when you can make your own highly individual pieces Furthermore, making...Continue Reading
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GREAT PLIERS: Why IRWIN GrooveLocks Are My Favourite
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In theory, I suppose it’s possible to live without tools in your life, but why would you want to So many of today’s...Continue Reading
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HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: How To Get Uninterrupted Electr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
More and more people are deciding to get proactive about maintaining electrical power at their home, cottage and...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate Walls In...
Updated on May 27th, 2021
Q: Is it possible to blow insulation into the wall cavities of one of those little veteran homes built right after WWII...Continue Reading