Buildings & Structures
HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Published on April 12th, 2024
There are an infinite number of ways to build ugly visual mistakes into your home, but far fewer ways to do things...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR: Learn to Build Your Own Fuel-F...
Published on April 5th, 2024
Would you like to become more energy self-reliant through the labour of your own hands Building a solar generator might...Continue Reading
Roofing
METAL ROOFS: Does This Option Make Sense for Your Home?
Published on April 5th, 2024
Although three quarters of the homes in the country where I live (Canada) have asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs are...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ALUMINUM SOFFIT & FASCIA: How-To Install It The Rig...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
Soffit and fascia are what you call the horizontal and vertical extensions of a roof over exterior walls, and depending...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Convert a Seasona...
Published on April 3rd, 2024
Q: How realistic is it to convert a seasonal cottage built in the 1950s into a year-round home My husband and I live in...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
EASY-KEEPER COTTAGE: Don’t Build Or Renovate Until...
Published on March 28th, 2024
Thousands of people who own beautiful lakeside cottages will tell you that owning the place is fun, but a ton of work...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Comparing Brick Staining and Brick Painting
Published on March 27th, 2024
Brick staining and brick painting are two popular methods for updating the look of brickwork Both techniques offer...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
BEAUTIFUL BRICK: Watch These Videos & Learn Why Bri...
Updated on March 28th, 2024
There's a lot to love about brick construction, and the two videos below shows some of the reasons it's easy to like...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks to Make Thin...
Published on March 27th, 2024
If you're thinking of building stairs (or having a pro build them for you), you've come to the right place This article...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Lumber: How Wooden I-joists, Composite Studs ...
Published on March 20th, 2024
Want a better renovation or new home That’s what I often help homeowners achieve in my work coaching them through...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to Cut Perfect Miter Joints
Published on March 20th, 2024
There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with more than 15...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
CHOOSING A CONTRACTOR: What the Good Guys Really Look Like
Published on March 20th, 2024
A few years ago, my oldest son, Robert, and I had the chance to make some promotional videos about four good...Continue Reading