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Wood-Free Woodworking: Composite Lumber for Outdoor Projects
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Two local Canadian heros were being celebrated in the little town near my home, and the commemoration included a...Continue Reading
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Keep on Truckin’: How to Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Some people manage their vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away Not me I aim for a long...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Retrofitting a Metal Roof (Maybe)
Published on February 5th, 2016
Q: Can metal roofing be applied directly over old shingles A: Yes Definitely If the existing shingles are not...Continue Reading
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How Efficient is That House?: New Energy Rating System P...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
When it comes to your home, efficiency means comfort and lower energy bills That’s obvious Trouble is, the market...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Insulating an Old, Brick House
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Insulating an Old, Brick House Q: How can I insulate the walls of my double-brick house The place was built in 1950...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Insulating a Basement the Right &#...
Updated on February 9th, 2019
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying I don’t want to...Continue Reading
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How to Dry Your Wet, Winter Windows
Updated on January 22nd, 2016
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on windows Every year for a couple...Continue Reading
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How to Create a Pickled Wood Finish
Updated on June 4th, 2021
Fashions come and fashions go, but real beauty always comes back Pickled wood finishes are a case in point A...Continue Reading
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Podcast Q&A: Choosing Cordless Tools
Updated on July 5th, 2021
A reader named Vern asked about what type of cordless tools he might need for a remote island worksite without...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How do I keep cedar closets & chests smel...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: Is there any way to restore the scent of aromatic cedar in a bathroom cabinet and blanket box that I built The great...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Five Reasons to Love Insulation
Updated on July 5th, 2021
When it comes to home improvements, insulation is the ugly sister It's hard to get excited about insulation, but that...Continue Reading
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Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 3
Updated on February 27th, 2021
Click if you missed the first or second part of this series Every so often I find someone who has given up on the...Continue Reading