Heating, A/C & Ventilation
WINTERTIME HOUSEHOLD MOLD: Why It Happens & How to ...
Updated on April 4th, 2024
Cold winters present plenty of challenges, and one of the most widespread is indoor mold growth Unlike warmer parts of...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
VIDEO: Cast Iron Radiators a Beautiful and Efficient Way...
Published on March 8th, 2024
Cast iron radiators aren't something most people think about when considering a new heating system In fact, old-time...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
SEE WORLD’S BEST BRICK TIE: Plus Click to a Free B...
Published on March 8th, 2024
Brick ties are hidden pieces of hardware that tie brick veneer to the underlying wall frame of some modern house...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE: Powder-Actuated Tools Make It Easy
Published on March 8th, 2024
Powder-actuated tools (PATs) are the fastest option for anchoring things to masonry This is especially true when...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOOD CARVING CLASSIC: How to Carve Incised Letters &...
Published on March 1st, 2024
It’s funny what sticks with you from childhood One of my earliest woodworking memories is of my grandfather using a...Continue Reading
Workshop
Making Shoes the Old Fashioned Way
Published on February 27th, 2024
My oldest daughter, Katherine, has the hands-on creative bug like me, and in her case it shows up in her interest in...Continue Reading
Article
Why Your “Heated” Basement is Cold in Winter...
Published on February 21st, 2024
If you’ve dealt with the technical matters of life very much, you know there can be a big difference between theory...Continue Reading
Plumbing
INSTALL A SUBMERSIBLE WATER PUMP: Lessons for Doing It t...
Published on February 21st, 2024
"How can I install a submersible pump in my household well" If you're asking this question, then this is the article...Continue Reading
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Idealistic Young Man “Flies Too Close to the Sun&#...
Published on February 20th, 2024
My son Joseph has a YouTube channel of his own, and his special interest is history His most recent video tells the...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
The Cause and Solution to Houses That Are Too Dry in Winter
Updated on February 19th, 2024
Too-dry indoor air is a big problem in some homes in cold climates, especially when those homes are old Read my answer...Continue Reading
Finishing
5 Tips for Finishing Interior Wood
Updated on February 14th, 2024
While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets,...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Topside Roof Insulation? Yes, It’s a Great Idea fo...
Updated on February 14th, 2024
My friend and subscriber Ray Gibbs was building a timber frame workshop, but wondered about an insulation option that...Continue Reading