Water Systems
WINTER HAND PUMP: See How Outdoor Well Pump Resists Freezing
Published on January 21st, 2025
For people living in the country, getting water usually involves electricity, a pump, tank and a bunch of...Continue Reading
Workshop
VINTAGE CLOTHING CRAFTSMANSHIP: Katherine and Her Corsets
Updated on January 7th, 2025
Hi! I’m Katherine, Steve Maxwell’s daughter Growing up at the house on Bailey Line Road, I always felt the urge...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
COLD BASEMENT? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Updated on January 7th, 2025
This basement has insulating subfloor panels on the floor, and this is one important step towards a comfortable...Continue Reading
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
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
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