Energy Efficiency
How to Boost Internal Wall Insulation With Slow-Rise Spr...
Published on October 11th, 2024
Do you want your house to be cooler in summer, warmer in winter and less expensive to heat and cool There’s an...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
“TRACKING POINT” SAW BLADE: Better Tooth Des...
Published on October 8th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 4 minutes If you’re gearing up for deck building,...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
“How Can I Stop Sap From Bleeding Out Of My Tongue...
Updated on October 9th, 2024
Sap oozing from softwood lumber beams is a perennial problem, especially with thick wood in sunny locations Stain...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
CLASSIC BRICK: Discover Beautiful Design Details from th...
Published on October 8th, 2024
Reading Time = 9 minutes Classic brick designs offer some of the most interesting and enduring...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
HOME-GROWN MULCH: Make Your Own from Garden Waste &...
Published on October 4th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes My wife, Mary, and I have been gardening together for almost 40 years, and one...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
TINY HOUSE TOUR: 5 Designs Tips for Building Your Own Gr...
Published on October 4th, 2024
Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, affordable tiny house Perhaps one you built yourself with your own...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
How to Mix Mortar for Traditional Stonework
Published on October 1st, 2024
Watch my oldest son, Robert, mix mortar for a traditional stoneworking project he took on I know from decades of...Continue Reading
Drywall Installation & Repairs
“Should I Hang Drywall Vertically or Horizontally ...
Published on October 1st, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes Video Watch Time = 6 minutes Every professional drywaller I've seen typically...Continue Reading
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Windows & Doors
“Can I Refinish My Own Fiberglass Exterior Door?&#...
Published on September 27th, 2024
Question: Is it reasonable for me to strip and refinish the fiberglass exterior door at my house They face south and...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
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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