VIDEO: Do you need a concrete support pad for a shed, hot tub, standby generator or anything else small and in your backyard? Check out the video below. It shows how you can make a great concrete pad without the […]
Continue ReadingSMART THERMOSTATS, BETTER HEATING: How Today’s Best Hydronic Heating Controls Deliver More Comfort for Less Money
PUBLISHED 17Sep2019 (Video below): There’s more to optimal control of heating systems than just a thermostat that turns heat ON when it’s too cold, and OFF when temperatures rise. Today’s smartest hydronic heating controls serve this purpose in a way […]
Continue ReadingTHE PRUDENT PREPPER: How Disaster-Resilient Are You?
I don’t know about you, but whenever I go to any store, I’m reminded of how many things must come together to give us all the items we need in our modern world. Hurricane Dorian is a reminder of how quickly […]
Continue ReadingSix Top Tips for Succeeding With Rough Lumber (Videos, Too)
UPDATED 13Sep2019: Be sure to watch the videos below and the Q&A section at the end. Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed wood. That’s why some woodworkers work with rough […]
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HOW TO BUILD A TABLE: Tried and True Varnish Oil Finish
UPDATED 13Sep2019: I was finishing an acacia wood table top in my shop earlier this year and it got me using a wood finish again that I have a love-hate relationship with. It’s called Tried and True Varnish Oil, I buy […]
Continue ReadingHOW’S YOUR FOOD SELF-RELIANCE? Detailed Free Course Teaches Essentials
PUBLISHED 6Sep2019: Have you ever stopped to think how vulnerable you and your family are to extended food shortages? If local grocery stores run out of food because of bad weather, economic collapse or social unrest, how would you manage? […]
Continue ReadingWALK-IN TUBS: The Basics of What to Look For
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Continue ReadingHOW TO DO AUTOBODY REPAIR: A Detailed Video Tutorial Part 2 of 2
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Continue ReadingPOCKET SCREWS: How They Work & Why You Can Like Them
A woodworking innovation worthy of praise. Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, highlights a new way to join wood around your home and garden.
Continue ReadingHow to Choose a Tape Measure
A good tape measure is one of the first tools that any handy person should buy because it’s so useful for many jobs. Whether you’re hanging a picture, installing a shelf, measuring for some new flooring or measuring how your […]
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