Roofing
Canadian-Made Slate Roof Substitute a Convincing Alternative
Published on October 18th, 2023
A few years ago I was walking down a busy street in downtown Toronto on a sunny summer afternoon and I happened to look...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Splitting Stone With Old Tools & New Ones
Published on October 17th, 2023
Watch as my son, Robert, and I split a piece of limestone that's way too big for a mini excavator to move We used a...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
BIG FABRIC STRUCTURE: Watch the Unloading of my 12,000 l...
Updated on November 24th, 2023
When I needed more covered storage space on my rural property, I decided to put up a fabric structure I went with a...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Attics Offer Big Potential for Great Living Space
Published on October 12th, 2023
A few years ago I began advising a homeowner named Kat She approached me for advice on exactly how to convert her...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
TIMBER FRAME DETAILS: Easier Ways to Build With Beautifu...
Published on October 12th, 2023
I live in Canada, and my country grows more big trees than many other nations in the world The thing is, you’d never...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
Custom Garage Door 101: How To Pick The Best Material
Updated on October 19th, 2023
Imagine arriving home after a long day to a garage door that flawlessly reflects your personal style That feels good,...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Building a Deck Foundation on Bedrock
Published on October 6th, 2023
A while back I got an email from a cottage owner asking about options for building a deck on bedrock This is a common...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
BUILDING FOR EFFICIENCY: Optimal Energy Performance for ...
Published on September 29th, 2023
House 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
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING SAFETY: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Tip
Published on September 21st, 2023
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
Masonry & Stonework
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Cast My Own Concr...
Published on September 21st, 2023
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...
Published on September 21st, 2023
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
Welding & Metalworking
METALWORKING: Welding Homemade Steel Staircase
Published on September 15th, 2023
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here at his place on Bailey Line...Continue Reading