Home Building & Additions
How to Install Cedar Shingle Siding
Published on June 5th, 2024
In this week’s video episode, watch how white cedar shingles make a great wall siding the best ways to...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
LOUD BANGS DURING COLD WEATHER?: Understanding Why House...
Published on June 5th, 2024
These are roof trusses and they exist in most modern houses immediately above the ceiling of the top-most storey of...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
EASY COTTAGE WATER SYSTEM PRIMING: How to Avoid the Seas...
Published on June 5th, 2024
Thousands of people depend on seasonal water systems in cottages, country homes and lakeside getaways The problem is...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
HOW BRICKS ARE MADE: Video Tour of North America’s...
Published on May 31st, 2024
Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada It was given...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HOMEBUILDING IN SOUTH AFRICA: See How They Do It in Durban
Published on May 28th, 2024
Several houses under construction in Durban, South Africa Old-time, European construction methods are the norm in...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
TIMBER FRAME HOME: Canadian Craftsman Keeps Tradition Al...
Updated on May 28th, 2024
Every so often I discover someone whose passion for craftsmanship is strong enough to endure a lifetime spent...Continue Reading
Roofing
ROOFTOP ICE CONTROL: Watch Installation Video of Unique ...
Updated on May 24th, 2024
Do you sometimes get large amounts of ice build-up on your roof in winter Watch me install a neater, more reliable...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HOUSE & HOME: Let Me Sneak You In To See A Truly Be...
Published on May 22nd, 2024
When it comes to houses, there are two ways to look at things You can see a house simply as shelter and a place to...Continue Reading
Roofing
TIME FOR A NEW ROOF?: Be Sure To Read This First
Published on May 22nd, 2024
There I am, center, on a reroofing project that also involved installing an openable roof window Installing a new...Continue Reading
Generators
How to Choose a Backup Generator & Three Options Fo...
Published on May 22nd, 2024
Want the most economical kind of backup generator to provide power for your home, cottage or off-grid building project...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ROCKWOOL: A Better Kind of Batt Insulation
Published on May 17th, 2024
If you're tired of the itch and dust of working with fiberglass insulation, you'll want to hear about an...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Insulation & Air Vapour Barriers in Cold Climates
Published on May 17th, 2024
If you're planning to add insulation to your home, there's some easy-to-miss basic information you should know...Continue Reading