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Updated on May 15th, 2020
UPDATED 14AUG2018: Summer is the time of year when you're most likely to have a sticky wooden door Humid weather is the...Continue Reading
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MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Updated on February 20th, 2021
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based stain...Continue Reading
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Updated on September 28th, 2019
Got a seasonal water system to put away for the winter Watch the video below to learn about a fast, fool-proof way to...Continue Reading
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HOME STANDBY GENERATORS: Choosing & Using Automatic Backup Power At Your Home
Updated on May 15th, 2019
BONUS: Don't miss the two tech videos below More and more people are deciding to get proactive about electrical...Continue Reading
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WOOD FINISHING: How to Stain and Seal Interior Woodwork Like a Pro
Updated on August 19th, 2020
UPDATED 7Mar2020: Wood is a beautiful home feature, but it's only as good as the finish that's applied to it And...Continue Reading
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LAWN CARE: High-Mileage Zero-Radius Mower Keeps On Cutting
Updated on March 20th, 2020
I mowed my first lawn in 1975 and hated it As a kid, the work struck me as loud, boring and bad for the environment But...Continue Reading
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Q&A: How Can I Dispose of Shavings From My Planer?
Updated on July 21st, 2018
Q: I recently bought a benchtop wood planer and have been happily generating bags and bags of sawdust in my...Continue Reading
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KILL MOLD STAINS: Oxygen-Based Chemistry Now Easier to Use
Updated on August 10th, 2018
Sooner or later every deck, shed, fence and outdoor wood surface gets moldy or weathered in time Even non-wood surfaces...Continue Reading
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WHITE LIES: Good Contractors Never Tell Them
Updated on January 9th, 2021
Back in June 2018, I got an email from a woman wondering about roof shingles, and it reminded me how easy it is for...Continue Reading
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COOLER UPSTAIRS ROOMS: See a Great Way to Keep Upper Stories Comfortable
Updated on July 7th, 2018
The upper levels of homes and cottages are often difficult to keep cool in summer Hot air rises and stays in upper...Continue Reading