Windows & Doors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Can I Refinish My Own Fiber...
Published on April 28th, 2023
Q: Is it reasonable for me to strip and refinish the fiberglass exterior door at my house They face south and the old...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Should I Insulate the F...
Published on April 21st, 2023
Q: How should I deal with the floor of the apartment I’m building over the unheated three-bay garage at my...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Epoxy Floor Coating Boosts Useful Basement Living Space
Published on April 21st, 2023
Sometimes a good coat of finish can make a world of difference, and concrete basement floors are a case in point If...Continue Reading
Article
4-VIDEO VISIT: Click & Watch Me Install Hand-Forged...
Published on April 21st, 2023
Here are four videos of different things you might find interesting: installing hand-forged hinges, backyard chickens,...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Replacing a Furnace – How (and when) to Choose Wisely
Updated on May 4th, 2023
Are you considering replacing your gas furnace This article can help you make an informed decision Reading Time =...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
Rust-Oleum Tremclad Paint: Still My Top Choice After 45 ...
Published on April 14th, 2023
There’s one product that I can remember happily using over the last 45 years of hands-on work and it’s a paint made...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
SOLAR PANELS – One Essential Part of an Off-Grid Energ...
Updated on April 18th, 2023
Off-grid energy systems for homes are getting more popular all the time, and photovoltaic solar panels are one of the...Continue Reading
Article
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is It Okay to Make a Vented...
Updated on May 12th, 2023
Q: Is it wise to remove attic insulation and replace it with spray foam on the underside of roof sheathing My brother...Continue Reading
Article
EARN A LIVING FROM ANYWHERE: Live, Online Training Camp ...
Updated on April 8th, 2023
Next Saturday the first session of my EARN A LIVING FROM ANYWHERE online training camp happens live on the internet,...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BRASS PIN WOODWORKING JOINT: Learn How Easy It Is To Mak...
Updated on September 4th, 2023
There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but most woodworkers haven't used the brass pin joint before In fact, I've...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
OUTDOOR PAINTING: Three Details For Optimal Results
Published on March 24th, 2023
Successful outdoor painting is about more than just applying paint to exterior surfaces and hoping things look...Continue Reading
Philosophy
MARRIAGE & FARM FIELDS: What One Can Teach About th...
Updated on April 1st, 2023
A couple of years ago my wife and I found ourselves sitting around a table in a banquet hall, each of us talking to...Continue Reading