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Updated on August 12th, 2021
A while ago I heard from a reader named Mike about an article I wrote on the long-term shortage of skilled...Continue Reading
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How should my husband and I choose an architect We’ve bought five acres of waterfront property that’s blessed...Continue Reading
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NEED A NEW ROOF?: Understanding Your Top 3 Options
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED: 22May2020: There are more ways to put a new roof on your house than ever before What you’ll find here is a...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT CRACK REPAIR VIDEO: See Industrial-Strength Sol...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Got a crack in your basement Or maybe the foundation walls of your home are bowing inwards under soil pressure Check...Continue Reading
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HOMEBUILDING IN SOUTH AFRICA: See How They Do It in Durban
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 8May2020: Most things in South Africa are different than in North America, and this goes for the way...Continue Reading
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TAPE MEASURE TORTURE TEST: Is This The World’s Tou...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I got the chance to check out Milwaukee’s new (as of March 2017) wide blade tapes and I thought you...Continue Reading
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EIFS: A Durable, Weatherproof & Energy-Efficient St...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Stucco is a classic exterior wall treatment that’s being replaced by systems that look identical but perform much...Continue Reading
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CLASSIC WOODEN STAIR RAILING VIDEO: See How It All Goes ...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
There's something satisfying about a solid, classic stair railing That's why I like what they call "box newel"...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: Young Man Seeks Advice on Mortgage...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 17Apr2020: A while back I got an email from a young man who reads my newspaper columns regularly and visits...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: How to Cut Perfect Mite...
Updated on November 6th, 2021
There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with almost 15...Continue Reading
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TINY HOUSE TOUR: 5 Designs Tips for Building Your Own Gr...
Updated on February 25th, 2023
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house Perhaps one you built yourself with your own hands...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT SUBFLOORS: Boosting Comfort & Mold-Free Health
Updated on May 4th, 2022
Many homeowners love finished basements, but the way finished basement floors are typically installed is out of date...Continue Reading