Something unusual is happening around the world, and I think it’s worth paying attention to since it’s entirely to do with home life. Governments are increasingly urging ordinary people to prepare for serious disruptions to everyday routines and supplies. I’m…
When I needed more covered storage space on my rural property, I decided to put up a fabric structure. I went with a company called Calhoun Super Structure and took delivery of the parts for a 42×80-foot structure. Click the…
Here’s how to make your attic potential a reality.
Sometimes choosing paint colours for your home is as much of a challenge and putting the paint on, and that’s where something called the NIX 3 Mini Color Sensor can help. I have no reason to recommend it except that…
Power tool technology is the same as every other kind of advancement in the world. New stuff is expensive and exclusive at first, then it gets cheaper and more widely available over time. So what kind of new and interesting…
Need a large, economical building for equipment storage, farm machinery, vehicles, livestock, warehousing or workshop space? This video series follows my construction of a 42×80-foot fabric-covered building here at my place on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. The structure was engineered and…
Most Philadelphia drivers only think about the little sticker in the corner of the windshield when a friend points out that it expired two months ago. By then the clock has already run out, and police can cite you for…
Tools and materials are not all what outdoor projects need. When you are working on a fence, garden plot, or shed in your backyard whether to repair something or spruce it up a bit you will want the right tools…
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty. Factory-applied lacquer coatings keep brass looking good for longer, but the lacquer needs to be removed to allow polishing, as you’ll see from…
There’s a lot to love about brick construction, and the two videos here show some of the reasons it’s easy to like bricks and why you might want to consider using them if you’re building new or adding a major…
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock. This is a common situation in many areas with lakes and cottages. I’ve had 35+ years figuring out the various…
Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air movement and condensation. I’ve built a number over the years, and my writing office is under the roof you see…