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Updated on July 31st, 2020
Craftsmanship is the extent to which a person aims towards excellence, especially in any venture involving hands-on...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 25th, 2020
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HOW TO CHOOSE A CORDLESS DRILL: A Quick Video Tutorial
Updated on July 17th, 2020
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Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
Updated on July 4th, 2020
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock It’s seized...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 20th, 2020
Q: What can I do about sky-high summertime humidity in our house It's 35 years old and sits entirely on a...Continue Reading
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Updated on June 20th, 2020
UPDATED 19Jun2020: Every so often I get a homeowner asking me an asbestos siding question that goes something like this...Continue Reading
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CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION VIDEO: How Should I Reinforce My Floor Before Installing Ceramic Tiles?
Updated on June 6th, 2020
Q: How should I reinforce my floor before installing new ceramic tiles A written quote I received from a contractor...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: How Can I Get Rid of Stinky Drain Smell?
Updated on June 1st, 2020
Q: How can I get rid of the sulphur smell coming from our sink and bathtub drains We brought in a plumber to...Continue Reading
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PLANNING A NEW HOME OR ADDITION?: Follow These Steps to Make the Place Your Own
Updated on May 30th, 2020
UPDATED 29MAY2020 Q: How should my husband and I choose an architect We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Should I Replace My Boiler & Water Heater?”
Updated on May 15th, 2020
Q: Should I replace my 21 year old natural gas boiler and water heater with separate units like I have now, or should...Continue Reading