Cottages & Cabins
Top-Down Roof and Floor Insulation
Published on November 5th, 2024
Got a cottage or cabin roof or floor to insulate Don't want to spoil the look of the rafters and roof boards you...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
Concrete Foundation Pour for Fabric Structure
Published on November 1st, 2024
The latest in my video series about a 42x80-foot Calhoun fabric shelter I'm putting up This video covers one of the...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS: Heating Technology Offers Energy ...
Published on November 1st, 2024
If you've ever wondered how you could heat your entire home without hauling firewood inside and ash outside, this...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Homebuilding Choice
Updated on October 30th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 minutes Video Watch Time = 8 minutes If you're planning to build a new house or major...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Wheelchair Ramp Video Guide
Published on October 22nd, 2024
This video provides an overview of technical issues It's what you need to understand to get a safe and effective...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
TUBULAR SKYLIGHTS: 20+ Year Product Review
Published on October 22nd, 2024
Reading Time = 2 minutes Video Watch Time = 5 minutes Every so often I get people asking me about the...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
“Is There a Simple Way to Finish Outdoor Wood?”
Published on October 15th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 1/2 minutes Video Watch Time = 7 1/4 minutes Question: How should I seal and protect a...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
PASSIVE HOUSES: Extreme Energy Efficiency By Design
Published on October 15th, 2024
Finding new ways to save energy has become an important part of the social dialogue in many places When the lens is...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success
Updated on October 15th, 2024
Reading time = 5 minutes Video watch time = 4 minutes Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
HURRICANE PROOF HOMES: How to Build Safer & Stronge...
Updated on October 15th, 2024
This disaster-resistant home was built on Canada's east coast to replace a previous structure that was destroyed by...Continue Reading
Forests, Lumber & Firewood
OUTDOOR WOOD BOILERS: My Experiences With Gasifier vs. N...
Published on October 11th, 2024
Trying to choose between these two main types of outdoor wood boilers Learn about my 10+ years experiences with both...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
“How Can I Insulate My Cottage For Year-Round Livi...
Published on October 11th, 2024
Question: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting our lakeside place into a four-season home,...Continue Reading