Basements, Foundations & Attics
LAYING OUT A BUILDING: How To Do It The Fast, Accurate, ...
Updated on October 10th, 2024
There’s an old farm house on the island where I live that’s famous for all the wrong reasons It sits about 200...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is There Anything Wrong Wit...
Published on January 18th, 2024
Q: Do I need to finish a wooden plank floor I’ve discovered in a bedroom in my cottage when we removed old flooring...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOW TO BUILD A DOOR – Warm, Exterior & Beautiful ...
Updated on February 5th, 2024
Do you want a great exterior door for your home This article is a good place to start I've been a cabinetmaker and...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
BRICK VENEER: Tech Tips for Successful Installations
Published on December 28th, 2023
Are you planning a new home or major renovation There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick veneer, and...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
SCREENED PORCH TOO HOT: Q&A of the Week
Published on December 28th, 2023
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the roof of a screened porch covered with a tin roof It’s a nice space but gets...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
How to Get Rid of Ants
Updated on January 11th, 2024
There are reasons why ants are considered pests With so many different species of ants, most homeowners face an...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
How to Get Rid of Gnats
Published on December 15th, 2023
If you're dealing with pesky little insects buzzing around your home, chances are you have gnats Even though gnats are...Continue Reading
Roofing
BETTER SHINGLING: Install Asphalt Shingles From The Top Down
Published on November 30th, 2023
A while back a reader asked Q: How can I install asphalt shingles on a roof from the top down I’ve heard this...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
OUTDOOR PROJECT: Plans for Building a Great Pergola
Published on November 25th, 2023
Reading Time = 9 minutes I’ve learned a few lessons over the last 30+ years, not the least of which is how...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BOARD BULLNOSE: Learn a Simple Detail for Making An...
Published on November 17th, 2023
In this week's hands-on how-to video, let me show you how a simple routed detail called a "bullnose" profile can make...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
What You Need to Know About “Barndominiums”
Published on November 17th, 2023
It's been said that "most people live in the city and go to the country on the weekend" Imagine if you could put some...Continue Reading
Workshop
Good Things Happen in Garage Workshops
Published on November 10th, 2023
The small, simple garage workshop has been the birthplace of many great things in the world I often think of this as I...Continue Reading