Garages & Outbuildings
FABRIC STRUCTURES Q&A: Answers to Common Questions ...
Published on September 27th, 2024
This 42x50-foot shelter has been configured to work as a goat barn Bright airy spaces like these help make animals...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
INSULATION MYTHS: Four Popular Misconceptions Busted
Published on September 27th, 2024
Winter is the season when people in cold regions rely most on home insulation because winter presents the greatest...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
MOLD STAIN REMOVAL VIDEO: See Oxygen-Based Cleaner In Action
Published on September 27th, 2024
Do you have mold and mildew stains to remove Back in July 2018, I wrote a story on the evolution of oxygen-based...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor...
Published on September 24th, 2024
Here I'm using a Bosch detail sander to remove an old finish from the muntins and mullions of a wooden window...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Stone Splitting With Plug-and-Feather Wedges
Published on September 24th, 2024
When a huge stone was uncovered while excavating for an addition my son Robert is building, we got out our fastest...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
HOME DESIGN INNOVATIONS: 3 Key Features & Why They ...
Published on September 20th, 2024
Powerful trends are coming together to make homes better than ever Appearance, durability and energy efficiency are...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
“What Are The Best Garage Floor Epoxy Coatings?”
Published on September 17th, 2024
Question: What are the top garage floor coatings out there I want a nice, clean washable surface for my...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
Home Standby Generators Smarter Than Ever
Published on September 16th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 11 minutes A number of years ago, some Toronto relatives of...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Watch a Prefab Sleeping Bunkie Go Up
Published on September 13th, 2024
Earlier this summer, my oldest son, Robert, put up a prefabricated sleeping bunkie at his place, including a stone...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
Rust-Oleum Tremclad Paint: Still My Top Choice For Metal...
Published on September 13th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes There’s one product that I can remember happily using over the last 50 years of...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Engineered Wood Building Products Deliver Better Homes
Published on September 10th, 2024
A few years ago I visited one of the largest, most advanced sawmills in North America, and I came away with something...Continue Reading
Plumbing
FREEZE-PROOFING A WATER LINE: Watch a Real-World Install...
Published on September 10th, 2024
In this week’s video episode, see how a seasonal cottage property is converted for year-round running...Continue Reading