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
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
Roofing
VIDEO: Leak-Proof Alternative to Eavestrough
Published on March 15th, 2024
Eavestrough is a necessary evil for most people, simply because it solves the problem of water landing on the ground...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HAND-FORGED HINGE INSTALLATION: Watch Me Chop a Hinge Po...
Published on March 15th, 2024
Just for fun, a two-minute peek over my shoulder as I use a super-sharp chisel and mallet to create a pocket for a...Continue Reading