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What Every Home Mechanic Needs to Know About ASE Certifi...
Published on May 20th, 2024
Whether you're a seasoned weekend warrior tinkering with cars, or just starting your journey as a home mechanic,...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
12 Little Cool Tool Innovations That Matter
Published on May 17th, 2024
Tools and workshop gear have never been better, and most of this improvement comes from an approach that the...Continue Reading
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Why Every Homemade Gift Deserves a Custom Label
Published on May 15th, 2024
Imagine this: you've spent hours, perhaps days, lovingly crafting the perfect homemade gift You've knitted, baked,...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
Overcoming Barriers to Aging Well at Home
Updated on July 26th, 2024
Aging in place at home is something many older adults want for their senior years, but few manage to stay in their...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
HOW TO SOLDER WIRES: 45+ Year Old Soldering Gun Still Go...
Published on May 15th, 2024
I have a true story to tell you that highlights the value of buying good tools, and it has to do with something I...Continue Reading
Bathrooms
All About Bathroom Fans That Really Work
Published on May 15th, 2024
Most bathroom exhaust fans aren't up to the job, but today’s best models move an amazing amount of air with...Continue Reading
Flooring
How to Soundproof a Single-Layer Floor
Published on May 10th, 2024
A subscriber asked me about soundproofing and unusual, single-layer floor, and yes, there are options, as you'll...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
How to Insulate and Cool a Basement Space For a Root Cel...
Published on May 10th, 2024
A while back a reader asked me about an insulation strategy for a wine cellar he's building, and my advice applies to...Continue Reading
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How to Choose the Right Gutter System
Published on May 8th, 2024
The purpose of any roof drainage system is to collect rainwater and drain it away from the building Gutter systems...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING: Mill Your Own Short Lumber the Simple Way
Published on May 8th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Video Watch Time = 4 minutes It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber...Continue Reading
Finishing
GLASS-SMOOTH POLYURETHANE FINISH: Buffing Gives Great Re...
Published on May 8th, 2024
Buffing Makes All the Difference Many people have trouble getting a nice smooth polyurethane finish on wood I know...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
How to Mill Your Own Fancy Handrails
Published on May 8th, 2024
Routers are amazing woodworking tools, and the video above shows one example of what I mean I made this video back...Continue Reading