Home Exteriors
FASTENERS FOR DECKS: Watch a Video Tour of the Nuts ...
Published on April 22nd, 2022
If you're building a deck you should aim to make it last many decades, and long deck life comes down to fastener choice...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
I’m building a cottage deck on bedrock. What are m...
Updated on April 23rd, 2022
Back in 2012 I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock He asked in...Continue Reading
Landscaping
6 Ways To Make Your Home’s Exterior More Aesthetic
Updated on May 17th, 2022
In Andre Rieu’s words, “coming home is one of the most beautiful things” - and a loved and looked-after home...Continue Reading
Workshop
ONE TOUGH BLADE: Is This The World’s Toughest Circ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
The world of circular saw blades is like a game of poker The longer the hand goes on, the higher the stakes get The...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Beyond R20: Optimal Energy Performance for New Homes and...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
Wall construction isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing Building codes across my part of the world are...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
DECK BUILDING & DECK FINISHING: Learn How to Do So ...
Updated on April 16th, 2022
If you're planning to build a new backyard deck this year (or refurbish an old one with a good frame but rotted top),...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HAND-FORMED HINGE INSTALLATION: Watch Me Chop a Hinge Po...
Published on April 8th, 2022
Just a fun, two-minute peek over my shoulder as I use a sharp chisel and mallet to create a pocket for a hand-forged...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
WOODWORKING SAFETY: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Tip
Published on April 1st, 2022
You definitely don't want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that's why you need to watch the...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Cast My Own Concr...
Updated on April 2nd, 2022
Q: How can I cast my own concrete outdoor steps I’m not impressed with what’s available at home improvement stores,...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Updated on April 2nd, 2022
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after the fact that the...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
The Best Window Styles to Consider For Basement Renovation
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Choosing the best basement window style for your basement renovation project can be tough, especially if you...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
METALWORKING: Welding Homemade Steel Staircase
Published on March 25th, 2022
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for a small space here at our place on Bailey Line...Continue Reading