Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK DESIGN DETAILS: How a Router and Three Bits Boost B...
Published on July 19th, 2024
Got a deck building project in mind for your house Most people who build decks or have a deck built by a...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
How To DIY Double Glazing Windows: A Step-By-Step Guide
Published on July 18th, 2024
Drafty windows letting the chill seep in during winter and the scorching heat radiate in during summer Double glazing...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
Real Insulation Facts & Real Insulation Stories
Published on July 16th, 2024
Although you may not live in Canada, as I do, the fact is that many homes around the world would benefit from more...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
PLANNING A NEW HOME OR ADDITION?: Follow These Steps to ...
Published on July 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Q: How should my husband and I choose an architect We’ve bought five...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
OUTDOOR BEAUTY: Meet a Mural Painter Who Makes Buildings...
Published on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Have you ever noticed how outdoor art can make a neighbourhood so much better This...Continue Reading
Sheds & Greenhouses
BUILD A POLE BARN: This Primer Will Help You Build a Gre...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 13 minutes If you need to add shelter to your property easily and economically, pole barns are...Continue Reading
Finishing
PAINT THAT DOESN’T PEEL!: My Experiences With Allb...
Updated on July 10th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes I think I may have discovered the most durable and pleasant to use exterior paint in...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...
Published on July 5th, 2024
One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
OFF-GRID ENERGY SYSTEMS: DIY Solar & Off Grid Living
Published on July 5th, 2024
Have you ever wanted an off grid solar system to power your home or cottage How about wind energy I'd like to tell...Continue Reading
Roofing
How To Know When It’s Time To Replace Your Roof
Updated on July 23rd, 2024
Your roof is your home's shield against rain, wind, snow, and sun Yet, it's easy to forget its importance until a...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
Equip Your Garage Like a Pro
Updated on June 28th, 2024
If you’re like many people, your garage is much more than simply where you keep your car Garages can be used for all...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space
Published on June 25th, 2024
A few years ago I began advising a homeowner named Kat She approached me for advice on exactly how to convert her...Continue Reading