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WOODWORKING: How to Prepare Boards for Great Results
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 29Nov2019 + video: If you aspire to create great woodworking in a home workshop, you need to start with...Continue Reading
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HARDWOOD REFINISHING Q&A: How Do I Finish Wooden St...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should I prepare dirty, interior wood stairs for finishing I’m remodeling my parents’ home and part of the...Continue Reading
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LESSONS FROM A BOTCHED DOOR LATCH: Why You Really Need t...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Back in 2018, I checked into a nearly-new big city hotel for a few days, and I was reminded of the kind of creeping...Continue Reading
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ICE DAM PREVENTION: Watch Installation of Unique, Canadi...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Does ice build up on your roof You might find this unique solution worthwhile Many roofs form at least small amounts...Continue Reading
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FASTENERS 101: Five Fasteners You Should Know About
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 15Nov2019 + video below: There are dozens of different kinds of fasteners in the world and you can safely...Continue Reading
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LESSONS LEARNED FROM A CHINESE MOTORCYCLE: Sometimes Lit...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Sometimes it's the little things in life that determine success or failure, and experiences that one of my sons and I...Continue Reading
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How to Eliminate Condensation on Windows
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 8Nov2019: Do you have condensation on windows during the heating season If you do, you’re not alone Winter...Continue Reading
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NEW WINDOWS Q&A: Will They Reduce Street Noise ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 1Nov2019 + Video Q: Will new windows reduce street noise and wintertime condensation Our home was built...Continue Reading
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GLUE FOR LAMINATE FLOORING?: A Simple Way to Fix End Gaps
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 1Nov2019 + Video: Laminate flooring offers speedy installation, a tough surface and freedom from finishing...Continue Reading
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LEARN TO WELD: Why Wire-Feed MIG Welders Are The Best Wa...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Do you feel the urge to do some welding I can help you make welding part of your life I've been welding ever since I...Continue Reading
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CAR MAINTENANCE: How To Keep Vehicles Alive & Well ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Some people manage personal vehicles like tubes of caulking – use them up and throw them away Not me I aim for a...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Workshop Wall Treatment
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What should I put on the interior walls of a garage I’m converting to a workshop I’ve kicked the car out and...Continue Reading