Aging in Place
WHEELCHAIR RAMP PLANS: How to Build a Good One for Your ...
Published on December 18th, 2024
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into your home, making the place more...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
Lessons Learned From an Old Shed Roof
Published on November 19th, 2024
The old shingles on the right were rated for 10 years of life, but they worked well for a full 30 years It's...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
How to Paint Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets: A Video L...
Published on October 22nd, 2024
Video watch time = 1 1/2 minutes I love wood, but even I have to admit that there is such a thing as too...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
WOOD FINISHING: Get the Most From Water Based Stains
Published on October 22nd, 2024
Click above to watch a video tutorial I made a few years ago on waterbased wood stains I think you'll be surprised...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
POWER NAILERS: How to Choose Models That Make Sense For You
Published on October 22nd, 2024
Reading Time = 9 1/2 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 1 minute Video#2 Watch Time = 9 minutes Video#3 Watch...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
CHEAP & AMAZING LUMBER: Tips & Plans for Build...
Updated on October 15th, 2024
Reading Time = 12 minutes Video Watch Time = 4 minutes Plans download = scroll down Construction-grade...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HURRICANE PROOF HOMES: How to Build Safer & Stronge...
Updated on October 15th, 2024
This disaster-resistant home was built on Canada's east coast to replace a previous structure that was destroyed by...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
“TRACKING POINT” SAW BLADE: Better Tooth Des...
Published on October 8th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 4 minutes If you’re gearing up for deck building,...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
CLASSIC BRICK: Discover Beautiful Design Details from th...
Published on October 8th, 2024
Reading Time = 9 minutes Classic brick designs offer some of the most interesting and enduring...Continue Reading
Finishing
OIL FINISHES FOR WOOD: A Beautiful & Repairable Option
Updated on October 9th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Video#1 Watch Time = 5 minutes Video#2 Watch Time = 9...Continue Reading
Drywall Installation & Repairs
“Should I Hang Drywall Vertically or Horizontally ...
Published on October 1st, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes Every professional drywaller I've seen typically...Continue Reading
Philosophy
WHAT IS “BEAUTY”: Thoughts on This Hard-to-D...
Updated on October 2nd, 2024
I’ve been thinking about beauty lately, and find that as much as I love to see it, and love to make beauty with...Continue Reading